“Just so you know I did not take the job. She was not open to me shifting my hours for a few days a week. She just felt I would be working less. She said … Read more
To CEOs and CHROs: This Is What You Need to do If Talent Really Is a Priority
Dear CEO and CHRO, After years of reading those McKinsey and Gartner ‘what are the CEO’s priorities’ survey results, I felt I needed to send … Read more
Don’t Train Leaders; Develop Them
“Leadership, like swimming cannot be learned by reading about it.” –Henry Mintzberg There has never been a truer statement. However, if … Read more
Design a Culture Around People to Improve Engagement
There’s a substantial body of research showing organizations with highly engaged employees have 37% less absenteeism, 21% higher productivity and … Read more
8 Tips for Managing Millennials More Effectively
If managing millennials is a major topic of conversation — and frustration — in your organization, here are eight things managers and your organization can … Read more
Five Tips for Eliminating Workplace Misconduct
If you’re like most human resources professionals, you want to create a workplace where misconduct can’t thrive — and that starts with a strong focus on … Read more
Communication is the Key to Getting the Best From Your 1099s
We all know communication is central to the success of any relationship. So why, then, do so many companies and HR managers have trouble setting effective … Read more
3 Steps to Improving Your Cultural Fit Hiring
Think of the perfect candidate — one whose skills and experience match perfectly with a job description. It’s hard to imagine this candidate struggling in … Read more
What HR Should Do In the Wake of United’s PR Debacle
By now, most of us have seen the shocking video where United Airlines had an unwilling 69-year-old passenger dragged off of one of their airplanes. Many … Read more
Worker Bee Or Engaged Partner?: How Management Sees Employees
How do you view employees? We rarely talk about this in public forums or meetings, but we have no problem giving people our opinion in the hallway!! We … Read more