News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
No matter what an employer does, the simple truth is that even the best, most highly valued employees will one day leave your organization. Hopefully, it’ll be at the end of a long and happy career with your company, after having passed on their know-how and experience. But what if it’s not? When skilled or […]
by Nicola Middlemiss HR professionals should be promoting the importance of self-awareness if they want to help their employees grow and develop – that’s the assertion from one industry expert who insists the skill is a critical workplace asset. “If we can help people increase that self-awareness, they know what competencies they have and which […]
In this time of scrutiny, it’s going to be difficult to compete with other companies on recruiting talent if your hiring manager isn’t on board with the message. You’re going to have to teach your hiring manager to sell the position and sell the company.
In the month after my graduation, I went for job interview at 4 different companies, but none called me back. After the 4th job interview, my mild optimism had turned itself into depression. What if no one would hire me? What if the three years I spent completing my degree in English literature is all […]
Too many think that a retention plan is simply making sure the company provides a positive atmosphere or provides attractive benefits…
I believe in the concept of employee engagement. I think focusing on employees is key in impacting success of customers and businesses. I love HR and the HR technology space trying to support this cause. I’ve enjoyed being surrounded by it for the past 12 years… but recently I find myself annoyed. I’m annoyed at […]
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 […]
Inclusion enhances a company’s ability to achieve better business results by engaging people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives through participatory decision making.
The onboarding process is a pivotal time for the new hire. This is the time when they are welcomed into workplace culture and expectations are defined.
A scientist by training, Tina has dedicated her career to helping individuals and companies increase their POSITIVITY. Just a simple shift in focus changes our entire experience, whether it’s with transition, our work, or our colleagues and customers. Tina is certified in Positive Psychology through the WholeBeing Institute, an Authorized Partner for Everything DiSC® and […]