It’s time to think like the HR professionals we are. As professionals in human resource management, we all assess human capital and the credentials that … Read more
Insights From Orlando: Here’s What HRCI Was Busy Doing at SHRM 2014
It’s been two weeks since I left SHRM14 in Orlando for home, which has given me time to reflect on a somewhat surreal experience. As a member of the HR … Read more
Surveys Are Good, But Just Not the Same as Listening to Employees
It’s hard to improve employee engagement without having an accurate picture of where things stand in the first place. Many managers rely on employee … Read more
Pick a Presentation: 9 Ideas For Sackett’s Talk at SHRM 2015 Las Vegas
OK gang, I want to crowd source my title for my 2015 SHRM Annual Conference presentation proposal. I’m going to give you a list of titles and ideas, and … Read more
SHRM Orlando Day 4: A Few Final Words From a Former First Lady
As the Society for Human Resource Management’s 66th annual Conference & Exhibition winds down in Orlando, here are some thoughts, reflections and … Read more
The HR Certification Flap? It’s About Making Yourself Better, Not Letters
I have some HR friends who are telling me that SHRM’s recent decision to develop their own certification is a non-issue to real trench HR pros around the … Read more
SHRM Orlando Day 3: A Little Leadership Advice From the Yum Brands Chief
It’s great to hear a cheerleader for great leadership. David Novak, the chairman and CEO of Yum Brands and the keynote speaker on Day 3 of the … Read more
SHRM Orlando Day 2: On HR Gaining influence and Today’s Tech Revolution
New York Times columnist and best-selling author Tom Friedman was the big draw on Day 2 of the Society for Human Resource Management’s 66th annual … Read more
SHRM Orlando Day 1: Robin Roberts on How to Dream Big, Focus Small
You know what I liked most about Day 1 and the opening general session of the Society for Human Resource Management’s 66th annual Conference & … Read more
The SHRM Certification Flap: How to Fail Communications 101
As an SPHR (certified senior human resources professional), I should be worked up about the Society of Human Resource Management’s recent announcement that … Read more