There’s no room for complacency in my HR. In a recent Fast Company article, Why RIM Lost Its Crew, Its Groove, the author writes that complacency was one of the factors killing RIM. That’s big. {If you weren’t aware, RIM makes Blackberry. No worries, I own a Blackberry and didn’t always know that either.} A complacent satisfaction with […]
“Holla For The Dollar” – HR Lessons
In a previous life I worked for an organization that managed outsourced emergency departments and hospitalist services for hospitals nationally. Our accounts were in extremely difficult markets which meant that every physician we had the honor of hiring was priceless.
Learning leadership from an iRobot
Why can’t we trust that our employees will produce the promised results? Why don’t we give them more opportunities to perform based on their total skill-set and other people’s recommendations?
Performance evaluations – what’s your corporate MO?
Finally, there is a third type – a tiny group. They get it. The process adds value and is not cumbersome. They focus on people’s strengths, they limit the paperwork and they do not deliver evaluations at the same time as information regarding raises or bonuses.
Employee handbook – pros and cons
You are probably thinking, “Maybe I should not have an Employee Handbook?” That is the wrong answer for a very simple reason.
Rising cost and frustration of employment lawsuits
How many times do you have to win?
Sorry: you are NOT the most valuable employee
Doesn’t it stand to reason that if Joe was the most valuable then everyone else was less valuable?
Help wanted – how to hire a veteran
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in August 2012 the overall veteran unemployment rate was 6.6 percent. This equates to 720,000 veterans…
#HRTechConf: Top Social Influencers And Best Content
As HR Technology® winds down for another year, its time to take a look at the biggest voices and most popular #HRTechConf content this week. Top 20 #hrtechconf social influencers: The following brands and individuals have made a big splash in the #HRTechConf waters over the last few days. Between these 20 social profiles, 100s of posts about have […]
Employer Branding Numbers Everyone Should Know
Think you don’t need an employer branding strategy?
Read on about a few numbers.