With more emphasis being placed on building a sustainable company culture and hiring people who not only have the relevant skills but also fit into this … Read more
Yes, You Can Ban Political Talk At Work. But Good Luck
Over the weekend, my HR buddy Heather Kinzie and I exchanged emails about employees discussing politics on social media. Serendipitously, a recent employee … Read more
How Good Leaders Manage Anxiety
Dealing with the pressure to keep pace and grow in the midst of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) has become the new norm for many … Read more
How to Recruit on Facebook, Part 2
In “How to Recruit on Facebook, Part 1,” I have discussed the importance of company branding, reputation, and the power of talent communities for building … Read more
How to Build a Talent Community with Slack
It’s time to break-up with your talent network. It’s not me, it’s your network and the lifeless pile of resumes that once held such great ambition. The … Read more
Get That Seat at the Table Using Metrics to Look Forward
Over the years, human resources has been bumped down lower and lower on the influencer list in organizations, and losing what seats professionals ever had … Read more
The 7 Deadly Sins Of Bad Managers
We have all witnessed it. Some really well-liked, productive employee suddenly tenders his or her resignation, or maybe just doesn’t show up for work one … Read more
Why Monster Failed
The news broke overnight that the Dutch staffing giant Randstad bought Monster, paying $3.40 a share equating to $429 million for the once industry-leading … Read more
The Rise and Fall of Monster
Monster Worldwide was acquired by Randstad for $429 million. Monster’s market cap is $310 million, on revenues of about $667 million. Compare that to … Read more
Why Monster Failed
The news broke overnight that the Dutch staffing giant Randstad bought Monster, paying $3.40 a share equating to $429 million for the once industry leading … Read more