Ever find yourself in an organization or on a team that’s struggling because of a leader’s poor decision? You sit back and reflect on the leader personally … Read more
Employee Happiness Is Good, But It Doesn’t Ensure Employee Satisfaction
Company culture is like parenting. Parents want their kids to be happy. But if that fleeting happiness is the only goal, more important things are … Read more
The 3 Ways That Co-Workers Waste Everyone Else’s Time
“Much talking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune. The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, … Read more
8 Mistakes to Avoid in Your LinkedIn Profile Photo (Infographic) via @Sioffy
According to a 2014 study in Psychological Science, we’re able to draw conclusions about people based on a photo in a grand total of 40 milliseconds. … Read more
It’s Really Critical You Avoid Anonymous Performance Feedback
Anonymous performance feedback is a popular component of many an organization’s performance review process. However, while it is widely used, it can … Read more
How do People Like to be Contacted by Recruiters? by @GlenCathey
Have you ever wondered how the potential candidates you reach out to on a regular basis actually prefer to be initially contacted? Would you like to know … Read more
What Happens When Leaders Show Humility and Openness to Feedback?
Whitney is an HR manager. She works for a small IT company. She found herself facing one of the most challenging conversations an employee can have: … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Why a “Chat Out” With Employees Can Improve Performance
Many of the nation’s largest companies have spent millions on exhaustive research into the link between people, profits, and motivation/employee … Read more
Video: How to Turn any Website Into a Talent Search Engine
If you don’t watch the Social Talent “Weekly Wednesday Webinar,” you’re missing out. On this weeks episode, Johnny Campbell, … Read more
Why Is It So Hard to Bring Up a Difficult Issue With Your Boss?
During a coaching session, Whitney, a mid-level manager, told me that she wished her boss Liam had handled the situation differently. The “situation” was … Read more