More than 21% of Americans are caregivers — an estimated 53 million adults, according to AARP. Yet not enough employers are focused on the impact that … Read more
Ending the Motherhood Penalty
Covid isn’t going away. That’s what the infectious disease experts tell us. Instead of trying to eradicate it, the hope is that with enough vaccinations … Read more
This One Word Is Ruining Leaders’ Ability to Be Empathic
Empathy is, in essence, seeing the world or a situation from another person’s viewpoint. In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus … Read more
Giving Employees Better Goals to Reduce Burnout
People are far more likely to endure hardship if they feel like they’re getting something out of it. We endure the soreness from a tough workout … Read more
Why Do Reorganizations Often Fail?
The answer to this article’s title rests on a variety of complex reasons, but one factor that is frequently undervalued and dismissed is mindset. Let’s … Read more
A Tailored Approach to Fixing Leadership Weaknesses
We all have a particular style of leading. Some leaders push for maximal effort, while others are more concerned with employees’ happiness. Some prioritize … Read more
Ambition Is Overrated
It took nearly my entire adult life, but I’ve finally become fashionable. Suddenly, it’s cool not to be career-focused. I’m proud to say I was ahead of the … Read more
The Reason Behind the Great Resignation That No One Is Talking About
Record-high quit rates have business leaders freaking out about The Great Resignation. The phrase itself has become a trending tagline, just like “the war … Read more
Two Warning Signs That Your Leaders Will Struggle to Manage a Hybrid Team
It’s quite possible that we’ve passed the highwater mark of remote working. With a vaccine mandate around the corner and companies pushing to bring … Read more
If Your L&D Efforts Focus on Skills, You May Have a Problem
If you’ve ever led a cross-functional team at work, chances are you can commiserate with the following scenario: Susana is the leader of a highly … Read more
Going From Performance Measurement to Performance Development
The global pandemic has affected business operations and policies dramatically, most notably through a transition to working from home and widespread … Read more
Executives Like a Different Style of Leadership Than Everyone Else (and It’s Causing Problems)
What’s your ideal style of leader? Someone who’s driven, competitive, and enjoys smashing through obstacles? Or someone who prizes interpersonal harmony? … Read more
This Company Makes All Employees’ Salaries, Appraisals, and Promotions Public
“He makes how much?” Discovering that a co-worker handsomely outearns you — even though you have the same job title and years of experience — leaves a … Read more
Stuck in the Middle: The Plight of Average Performers
A critical skill for any leader is taking a middle performer and — through coaching, mentoring, development, etc. — transforming them into a high … Read more
Are You Actually Willing to Empower Your Employees?
Empowerment is one of those buzzwords that achieves near-universal plaudits. Of course, leaders want to empower their people. What kind of monster … Read more
LinkedIn Backpedals on Return-to-Office Plans
On episode 74 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss fears of … Read more
Recognition vs Engagement During the Great Resignation
It’s been called “The Great Resignation” and “Resignationgate.” The simple gist is that, according to a Microsoft global survey, 41% of employees plan to … Read more
Your Leaders Are Spending Their Time in the Wrong Areas
Depending on the study you read, the average leader spends between 20 to 25 hours per week in meetings. And as James Surowiecki, author of The Wisdom Of … Read more
How Many Engaged Employees Is Good Enough?
When managers ask me what level of engagement they should aim for on their teams, my shoulders slump, and I feel an ache in my stomach. That question makes … Read more
A New World of Work: Fluid, Flowing, and Flexing
The new world of work is here. The pandemic accelerated a plethora of changes that were already in the making long before parts of the world shut down and … Read more