“The most damaging phrase in the language is: ‘We’ve always done it this way’.” – Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper Born in New York City in … Read more
Your Headcount Doesn’t Match Finance’s, So What!
Here’s a question: If a project is likely to have a hugely negative ROI, should we proceed? The answer seems to be yes, if the project is determining why … Read more
HR Roundtable: What HR Should Stop, Start and Continue Doing In 2020
The July HR (Cincinnati) Roundtable had a unique facet about it because it marked the beginning of the 20th year of Steve being the facilitator of the … Read more
How Imaginary Worlds Can Inspire A Different Future
In the next five minutes you’ll hear about imaginary worlds and comic book heroines and bad ass princesses. And little girls who see a world of … Read more
Whether You Know It Or Not, You’re in Sales
Author’s note: The Human Resources team spends a good part of each workweek recruiting and interviewing job candidates, teaching employees how to … Read more
Don’t ‘Solve’ a Problem Before You Surround It
“Change is not going to come from a single person or a ‘traditional committee’ but from people who actually want to make it happen.” The … Read more
CEOs Recognizing Importance of ‘War Time’ CHRO
There’s an interesting analysis from The Talent Strategy Group that suggests CHRO tenure is closely tied to their CEO. This recently released report … Read more
Improving EX Takes a Different Way of Thinking
There’s a lot out there right now on employee experience (or “EX” as we call it). It’s not a new concept — as an industry, we’ve analyzed employee behavior … Read more
Disruption Has Another Name and It’s Called ‘Opportunity’
‘”Every disruption is an opportunity.” That was a quote from Roel de Vries, corporate vice-president and global head of marketing and brand strategy … Read more
14 Years After the ‘Hate HR’ Article, Have You Become Strategic?
The 2005 Fast Company cover story “Why We Hate HR,” by Keith Hammonds, was published 14 years ago today. That article was a shot heard round the world, a … Read more
Reskilling Human Resources For the Age of Automation
Pervasive digital transformation has game-changing implications for employees and the skills they need to stay relevant. According to PwC, 38% of global … Read more
The Refugee Workforce: Resilient, Adaptable and Eager to Work
“When war came to my village, we fled to Ethiopia. If we went back, we would be killed.” Luke leans forward in his seat, hands clasped. Six-foot-four with … Read more
The Case Against Feedback
If you are a manager or someone who supports people at your work, part of your job is seeking ways to help people succeed and improve your organization. … Read more
Even Autonomous Cars Need to Know Where to Go
“If you’re not having fun, it’s half your fault.” This is a quote from Doug Dietz who plays the leading role in one of the greatest … Read more
How Workplace Laws Can Hurt Women More Than Men
In an attempt to improve the working conditions for employees or protect the general public, federal and state legislatures have passed a number of … Read more
A Measure For D&I Programs
A Simple Metric to Realize the Success of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives There is an increasing trend among progressive organizations to invest in … Read more
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Step Up
“You need to speak in public, but your knees buckle even before you reach the podium. You want to expand your network, but you’d rather swallow nails than … Read more
Improve Your Tech Recruiting With Job Shadowing
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the demand for new IT workers will grow 13% by 2026, that’s faster than the average for all jobs, making … Read more
Neuroscience Has a Role In Office Design
Simple logic tells us that the physical workspace has a direct impact on employee health and productivity. However, we’re learning neuroscience has a place … Read more
Your Interns, Your New Hires and Even Your TA Teams Are Putting Your Company at Risk
As human resources teams onboard their summer interns, they’ll notice that many are eager to celebrate their first day by sharing photos online. It may … Read more