Once in a while an event series is born that shakes things up, it makes you think differently, it leaves you inspired. That event is DisruptHR.
Why You Should Attend a “Disrupt HR” Event
Are You to Blame For Your “Poor Performers”?
Part of the issue that most leaders have with starting this conversation stems from the assumption that this person already knows there is a problem.
The Confusion Over What is a “Probationary Period”
So many candidates encounter the line: “You will be under probation for the first 90 days of your employment.” But, does the new employee or the employer REALLY know what that means? Let’s start with a little history… The “probationary period” was started as a way for employers to deal with Unions and their rules […]
Managers: The Solution To Every Problem Is NOT Termination
Everyone thinks that they can be a Manager. Honestly, I think some just want the title and power that comes along with it so badly that they convince themselves they are “management” material and you can’t tell them otherwise. For those that dream about moving into a management position, there is still time to teach […]
You’re Doing It All Wrong – Don’t Focus on Retention!
Too many think that a retention plan is simply making sure the company provides a positive atmosphere or provides attractive benefits…
Organizational Change: Timing Is Everything!
Every company goes through it – that point when business is struggling and, while looking for new ideas or solutions, the topic of “changing the organizational structure” comes up. This is probably more relevant in smaller companies where there is already a lack of structure or some people are tasked with wearing multiple hats. The […]
Not Everyone is Management Material
We’ve all come across someone who has been put into a management position but is not good at being a manager at all.
Poaching: Is It Just Business or Vengeance?
In the recruiting world, its typical for a recruiter to reach out to a client’s competitors to try and steal away their employees.
Employee Engagement Isn’t Rocket Science!
The fact is – engaging your employees is much easier to do than you think and doesn’t cost a penny.
Bring Back The Pink Slips!
Back in the days of the Personnel Department, the “pink slip” was a notice included with the employee’s paycheck notifying them that their employment had ended, either by termination or layoff. No one knows when this practice came into being, or how it was even labeled with the color pink. Even Peter Liebhold, a curator […]