Leadership identification and development are understandably topics of great interest to organizations. Conceptually, everyone knows strong leadership is … Read more
Strategies for Developing the Reluctant Rising Star and the Expectant Executive
I’m deep in my own leadership evolution. While I’m an active, engaged leader with all the traditional leadership markers — I oversee a team, I manage … Read more
As Your Company Evolves, So Should Your Values
There’s no way around it – change is a cornerstone of business. As your company evolves, so should its values. A 2005 survey of large employers found 90% … Read more
To Really Know Your Culture, Become a Detective
As an HR leader, it’s often your responsibility to address cultural issues in your organization. Yet how do you fully understand — much less change — … Read more
Stop Sucking at Hiring
How many times have you heard a hiring manager decide on a hire because of “good chemistry?” Be honest with this one: Have you ever hired … Read more
The Way You Do Appraisals Isn’t Working, So Change It
Performance appraisals are both one of the most crucial parts of a successful business, and one of the most ignored. On the one hand, optimistic HR experts … Read more
How to Coach Employees Through a Failure
How can you mentor employees and turn a failure into success? There’s no magic switch to flip to transform poor workers into employees of the month. But … Read more
Beat the Competition With a Rapid Talent Allocation Plan
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
Make What’s Ahead Better Than What’s Behind
As we move into our new year, the optimism of C.S. Lewis in his famous quote, “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind,” can only … Read more
An HR Guide to a Disability Friendly Workplace
It’s no secret that a diverse workplace can drive a company’s success by fostering a competitive and innovative edge. In fact, more diverse teams directly … Read more
Go On the Offensive to Win the War For Talent
A growing number of companies face a harsh reality as they head into 2019: talent acquisition is under siege. Record low unemployment rates are enough to … Read more
How a Tech-Forward Company Is Managing Performance
Here at Vulcan — the umbrella company for a host of signature entities owned by the late Paul Allen — we have a hashtag we like to use: #OnlyAtVulcan. We … Read more
It’s Up to You to Get Your Workers Planning For Retirement
Planning for retirement is not a topic employees often think about, but it’s an eventuality they will all have to face. Many employees lack the necessary … Read more
Leaders Live In a Bubble You May Just Have to Prick
Leaders live in bubbles. If your childhood summers were anything like mine, you spent a good deal of time blowing thousands of soapy bubbles through a … Read more
The 6-Point Plan to Attract, Develop and Retain Women
Gender parity is on everyone’s agenda today. Not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it’s the smart thing to do. Companies with more women … Read more
How to Engage Your Hires Before They Start
In the HR and management world, we often discuss employee engagement — how to improve it, the detriments of low employee engagement levels and the … Read more
How to Manage the Long-Term Absence of Key Employees
There are times in many people’s working lives when, for one reason or another, they can’t work for a while. Sometimes the absence is anticipated — … Read more
What It Takes to Build High Performing Teams
Effective teamwork is a fundamental building block to creating a thriving business. Just as car engines are defined by their horsepower, a company’s … Read more
Make ‘Better Communication’ Your No. 1 HR Resolution
We’re told that employees in mission-driven organizations are more engaged. But surely this applies only if the employees, themselves, feel they have a … Read more
Employee Resource Groups Are A Powerful Way to Build Community
The heart of any organization is its staff. Employees carry out the mission of a company, they interact directly with customers, and they are responsible … Read more