What’s new in talent assessment? Nothing and everything. Looking back on the year that was in HR tech and reflecting on this year’s awesome HR technology … Read more
Who Cares About You – Who Do You Know?
Not long ago I was brought into a Twitter conversation related to one of my pet peeves when it comes to candidate messaging. As you can see below, a … Read more
Why You Should Tell High-Potential Employees That They’re HIPOs
Most HR professionals say that finding and developing high potential employees (HIPOs) is a top priority, but for employees it can seem like joining an … Read more
My HR Resolution: Make 2016 When You Pull Out the Stops on Engagement
This past week, we concluded the Middle East HR Employment Engagement Forum 2015 held in Dubai. It ended on a high note. As conference chair, my closing … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Skills, Experience and Even Talent Are No Match for Attitude
The race to hire for either skills or experience is over. Today, it’s all about hiring attitude and talent. So, what is the difference? A skill is the … Read more
In Praise of Stand-Up Meetings
“One of my favorite tricks is to conduct most of my meetings standing up. I find it to be a much quicker way of getting down to business, making a … Read more
Last Word: New Survey Is Clear – More and More Workers are Stressed and Depressed
HR leaders and talent managers don’t usually think much about this, but your EAP — your Employee Assistance Program — can give you great … Read more
The 3 Fears Employees Have About Engagement — and How to Confront Them
Employee engagement initiatives don’t have to be stressful. Too many times, we’ve seen organizations dragging their feet on engagement work. And we get it; … Read more
The Things That References Say Job Candidates Really Need to Improve On
The New York Times had an interesting article recently titled, Why What You Learned in Preschool Is Crucial at Work. It discusses how important social … Read more
5 Changes Companies Need to Make in Their HR Strategies – NOW
It’s no secret that HR organizations need to completely revamp how they approach employee engagement, starting with the annual employee review. Managers … Read more