It’s something that most HR executives have learned over the years, but that most managers have yet to figure out. Whenever managers are polled about the … Read more
When It Comes to Ongoing HR Development, It’s Really Up to You
“Can I see a show of hands of people that watch CNBC or any other business channel? Can I also see a show of hands of those that read the business … Read more
The Case Against Hiring Smokers
I’m going to tick off nearly every smoker who visits this website — and delight most every non-smoker — by detailing why it’s a good rule of … Read more
How to Deal With a Ruthlessly Competitive Boss
Americans love to compete. Whether on turf, on television, in the classroom, or in the boardroom, we’re all about outwitting, outfoxing, and outdoing our … Read more
The Single Biggest Lie That HR Tells Candidates
No one ever wants to admit this but it can be really intimidating working with someone who is way smarter and more talented than you. This is the basis for … Read more
Have to Fire Someone? Here’s How to Do it and Avoid Getting Burned
Whether it’s AOL CEO Tim Armstrong firing an employee in the middle of a conference call, or British entertainment company HMV firing the employees that … Read more
Interim Executive Placement: A Trend That’s a Win-Win For You and the Client
Note: This is part one of two parts. Part two will appear Friday. Over the last 60 years, the executive search industry has experienced shifts in structure … Read more
The Ultimate Talent Acquisition Performance Scorecard
Over the years I have been asked by talent acquisition and HR leaders for the best scorecard to set expectations and educate executive leadership against … Read more
What Our Candidates Can Learn From Downton Abbey
For those of us who enjoy period dramas, the PBS drama Downton Abbey is an enchanting journey into a different world, albeit one that actually existed less … Read more
Top 8 Reasons I’m Excited About SourceCon Dallas This September by @imJeremyR
Have you had a chance to look at the Fall SourceCon agenda? Im thrilled that we’ll be taking over the Omni hotel in Dallas on September 17th and 18th … Read more