In many industries, temp staffing needs remain largely consistent throughout the year. In others, however, spikes in consumer demand, government-imposed … Read more
What Are Doing About Your “Workplace Prisoners”?
Recognize This! – Motivating employees requires more than compensation, which can create “prisoners.” Instead, companies need to emphasize a richer … Read more
How to Start a Successful Mentoring Program
Across the business spectrum, all companies strive to improve employee onboarding and performance while achieving business goals. One way to achieve this … Read more
Performance Reviews: Why Once A Year Isn’t Enough
In the news today we’re constantly seeing major companies announce they’re dumping their old performance management systems for more agile solutions. … Read more
You’ll Improve Engagement If You Develop a Coaching Culture
Employee engagement continues to be a major workplace issue — according to Gallup, only 33.7% of U.S. employees feel engaged at work. The best way to … Read more
5 Secrets of Successful One-On-One Meetings
One clear distinction between engaged and disengaged organizations is the fact that they are more likely to hold regular one-on-one meetings. Quantum … Read more
Leadership Takes A Plan
“What does the mentor get out of a mentoring relationship?” This question came up during a workshop I delivered to a group of senior leaders. One of the … Read more
The Next Generation of HR Leaders Depends on You
“What we call this group is a succession plan for Virginia banking,” (Bruce) Whitehurst said. “For any industry, success lies in energizing the … Read more
Want to Keep Your Millennials? Then Train Them
Millennials want to leave their jobs. A report from Deloitte found that a majority expect to have new jobs in the next five years. Why? Leadership … Read more
If You Can Read This You’ve Got A Job In Texas
Think you have problems hiring talented workers? In Texas, they’d be happy to just find people who can read and do simple math. Besides the generally … Read more
This Is the Kind Of Office Politician You Want to Hire
During election season, it’s hard not to think about politics in the office. Often viewed as negative, and associated with being false or inauthentic; … Read more
Great Leaders Aren’t Born, They’re Cloned
“Last night on an elevator in New York, headed to dinner with my colleagues, a woman on the elevator asked if I was China Gorman. When I said yes, … Read more
Women Ask: “What’s Possible For Me?”
My life is similar to many other women today: I am a breadwinner, wife, mother, and friend. But one day, while being pulled by these competing priorities, … Read more
Workforce Training Is Important, But Job Shadowing Is Critical
These days, roles in most white-collar teams have become so specialized that no single person can learn everything needed to keep the team’s work processes … Read more
A Focus on the Force: What the New “Star Wars” Teaches Us About Mentorship
Star Wars: The Force Awakens continues to blow up existing box-office records like they were Alderaan and it was the Death Star. Whether you’re a raving … Read more
Want to Create a Culture of Simplicity? It’s Not All That Simple
Complexity in the world is hitting us at a rapid pace, whether in our personal lives or the dynamic workplace. A quote traced back to President Woodrow … Read more
Believe It or Not, There Are Lots of Similarities Between HR Pros and NFL Head Coaches
It’s been a long summer, but now it’s fall and the professional football season is (finally!) officially upon us. While most of the focus has … Read more
The Critical Difference Between Mothering, Managing, and Mentoring Millennials
In Western cultures, the transition from school-to-work-to-career generally happens between the ages of 16-to-24. This is a period of explosive personal … Read more
The Three Big Benefits of a Workplace Mentor Program
Internal mentor programs are beneficial during the entire employee life cycle. Mentoring facilitates personal and professional growth among the mentor and … Read more
On Father’s Day, We Should Take Time to Celebrate “Work Dads” Too
You may have heard some be called a “work husband” or “work wife” in the office before, playful terms of endearment we sometimes use for the co-workers we … Read more