HR practitioners are too much like the barber-surgeons of the Middle Ages. Reason enough for HR to be “blown to smithereens,” let alone … Read more

HR practitioners are too much like the barber-surgeons of the Middle Ages. Reason enough for HR to be “blown to smithereens,” let alone … Read more
Rapid talent allocation could be HR’s ticket to the proverbial “seat at the table.” According to a recent McKinsey & Company survey, being fast or very … Read more
Technology’s last frontier has long been understanding the nuances of human behavior, intelligence and personality traits. While we strive to improve … Read more
“It’s unbelievable how much you don’t know about the game you’ve been playing all your life.” — Mickey Mantle Understanding what lies ahead is critical to … Read more
Have you ever been in a situation where you were inspired to work harder because of a teammate or co-worker? Or felt nervous because you were worried about … Read more
Humans are curious by nature. At work, it’s normal for HR professionals, managers, and team members to ask and answer hundreds of questions a day — and the … Read more
I attended the recent ICE Digital Workplace event in San Antonio, organized by Igloo Software, and it highlighted the slightly embarrassing fact that I … Read more
Professional careers have always had a tinge of uncertainty. However, the digital age has amplified it significantly with efficiency no longer being the … Read more
The old adage, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” may seem like a silly childhood chant. Yet, it’s an idea that just may save today’s HR manager … Read more
Early in my career, I believed that exceptional individual skills and hard work were the only qualities anyone needed in order to succeed. Experience … Read more
Successful teams are made up of individuals with unique ambitions, strengths, and personalities. The secret to being a great leader is the ability to … Read more
Comprised of four or even five generations, today’s workforce is a melting pot made up of employees of all ages and demographics. It’s more diverse than … Read more
Motivating staff can be a bit of a mystery. Managers are often confused about what actually does motivate employees and even employees themselves might … Read more
Sometimes saying that you are “disappointed” is a very powerful statement. Several years ago, I watched a hospital president speak with … Read more
Note: This article is part of an occasional series dedicated to exploring the contribution of human capital assets (people!) to the valuation of a … Read more
The topic for the July (Cincinnati) HR Roundtable seemed to fit the time of the year because we gathered to discuss – The Myth of Work/Life Balance. Each … Read more
Careers used to progress linearly. You’d start at the bottom and climb up the rungs of a clearly defined ladder until you retired, but the world of work … Read more
Creating a winning customer experience starts first with the Employee Experience. The customer. It’s any person or group receiving a service from … Read more
My business career has spanned a long time and working from both sides of the desk. First as a compensation practitioner filling out survey questionnaires … Read more
All managers want their teams to be happy and engaged in their jobs. Unfortunately, even the greatest companies will occasionally find themselves with an … Read more