A bad boss can undermine our ability to work happy and hard. Poor communication skills, micromanaging, lack of direction, bullying — any of these characteristics can make
Building and sustaining authentic relationships IRL are not always easy, and it could be even more challenging to do it online. It has never been
Before I started my career in Human Resources, I had a perception that the HR lady sat behind a desk the entire day, listening to
Old school leadership is about control and pushing people to achieve results; setting and communicating objectives; delegating tasks; measuring results. Nothing wrong with old school,
One of the most important part of any company is the human resource team. They are the backbone of the company’s sustainability. A company’s profile
“Half the world is Half the world was Half the world thinks While the other half does…” –Neil Peart (writer and musician, “Half the World”)
Performance wanes. Employee engagement falls and morale sinks. These are tell-tale signs that your culture is sick and needs attention. So how do you go
Cool spring morning. Grade-school recess. A group of boys and girls gather on a damp field. Captains are called out. The usual suspects. The strongest
During dealings with the Soviet Union, former President Ronald Reagan coined the term, “Trust, but verify.” It is not too difficult to decipher the meaning
The concept of “employee well-being” is not a new one, but it has seen a resurgence in interest with the challenges in the world in
Merriam-Webster defines diversity as: the condition of having or being composed of differing elements and verity, especially the inclusion of different types of people (as people of
Proper employee classification can have a significant impact on an organization. The penalties for non-compliance can put a large dent into the growth and long-term
By the time she met with me, her discomfort and exhaustion were evident. She was vulnerable and it showed: her tired eyes avoided direct contact
Would it be surprising to know that in many cases the determination to hire someone happens within five minutes of meeting them? What happens when
Remember a short while ago when you were beyond happy that the stellar candidate you interviewed, let’s call him Henry Jekyll, accepted your offer of
Sometimes you read a white paper and think, “That was really interesting. I DO need to think more about targeted learning plans.” And sometimes you
Office break rooms are often riddled with “you can do it!” style posters. You know, the ones that have a picture of Sequoia trees in
Some people are still skeptical about social media recruiting, though I can’t figure out why. The success stories on both companies and individuals finding their
Failure is an enabler. In both senses of the term, but for some, the one ultimate driver. It’s our confidant and our kryptonite; it elevates
Inner workplace support is an important characteristic that impacts the positive nature of your company culture. Once your workforce is given proper access to support,
Dan Pink’s book “Drive: the Surprising Truth about What Motivates us” has thrown a major monkey wrench into how we think about motivation. For years it
“What on earth is Talent Alignment?” If I had a dollar for every time I heard that question, it honestly wouldn’t matter because it’s an
Having been in the HR tech business for a number of years, I have spoken with countless HR and recruiting experts about their technology moves. As applicant
Good Day! I’ll be the guest host this Wednesday, May 21, on the TalentCulture #TChat – show which includes #TChat Radio and #TChat Twitter Chat
The first quarter of 2014 brought welcome optimism for some of the world’s major economies. On the face of things, it’s great news. However, businesses
