Companies are just collections of people, and people are imperfect. In some cases, our flaws are just the innocuous expressions of our human design. But in … Read more
The Skills Your Managers Need Are All Soft
Whether I was managing a five-person accounting firm or leading 500 professionals in a multi-office consulting corporation, one threat loomed that always … Read more
Not Every Career Path Should Lead to Manager
Why do so few companies provide opportunities for individual contributors to continue doing what they do best — or move sideways into some other direct … Read more
Make Sure the Next Person You Promote Is an ‘Asset Builder’
“You’re like a dictator dolling out tasks.” — Bill Campbell to Jonathan Rosenberg. “I was surprised when Jonathan Rosenberg, former senior executive … Read more
What Do You Do When Bosses Go Wild?
“I see the classic image of the boss as a total anachronism. It may work in certain connotations like ‘organized crime boss,’ ‘union boss,’ or ‘pit boss.’ … Read more
One View of How AI Is Impacting Career Dynamics
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
That Seat at the Table Is In the Library
“I spend so much time reading now. As I am finally a member of the executive team, there are so many areas that I needed to brush up on as the organization … Read more
If Those Performance Reviews All Sound Alike, It Could Be ‘Decision Fatigue’
Decision fatigue refers to the deteriorating quality of decisions as one is forced to engage in more and more decision-making. If you’ve ever planned an … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Work Here
Note: The following are selections from the Humetrics blog. Employee experience Regular readers here will know I’m always touting employee stay … Read more
The Powerful Case For Internal Mobility
Over the course of a long career in talent management, I’ve often been asked about strategies related to critical hires. The conversation usually goes … Read more
Use Political Savvy to Get the Promotion You Deserve
Mention “corporate politics” and most employees cringe. Many of us believe it’s best to avoid this sometimes dark underbelly of the business world, so we … Read more
3 Steps to Building Better Managers
Bad managers are excruciating for employees and expensive for businesses. We know this. Countless studies have already proven it. The more confounding … Read more
3 Ways to Retain the Women In Your Workforce
It is no secret that there is a gender issue in business. Women continue to be vastly underrepresented in the workforce, especially when holding leadership … Read more
How To Use Cohort Analysis for Better Workforce Decisions
Talking compensation and promotions with your employees can be a tricky business, yet many managers make these costly (and sometimes time-sensitive) people … Read more
Internal Mobility Programs Benefit Both the Company and the Employee
Internal mobility is one of the trickiest issues to navigate. More specifically, how can employees tactfully discuss the possibility of changing … Read more
From Shrinking Violet to Purple Cow: Getting HR to Tell Its Own Story
I am not talking about posting articles online about your employee brand to attract talent. What I am talking about, is that when it comes to publicizing … Read more
What Women Can Do to be More Visible at Work
Where are all those powerful girls and women who crushed it throughout their school years? Compared to succeeding in the work world, it’s often easier for … Read more
6 Steps Every Company Can Take to Develop Women Leaders
This is second of two parts on gender diversity in leadership positions. Today’s article offers some steps organizations can take to develop future … Read more
Four Interviews That Will Improve Engagement and Retention
Jason didn’t impress Marcus from the outset of his initial job interview, but Marcus gave him a chance because he came from a trusted reference. Despite … Read more
A Lattice Is the Career Ladder for the 21st Century
I am giving you a heads-up as tomorrow I am resigning my position and going back to my old job, which I love. I hate this new job as I do not want to … Read more