Here’s something I’ve learned from years of management: There are two key days that employee’s judge the organization on — their first day at work, and their last. The first day of work has been getting a lot of attention as everyone seems to be focusing on the importance of onboarding, and that’s a good […]
Why You Should Attend a “Disrupt HR” Event

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.
Action Plans Are Great, Commitment Is Better, with Jason Lauritsen [Podcast]
Creating a plan from employee surveys and data is a great start, but having teams committed to the plan creates accountability.
The World of Learning Solutions, with Kate Salmon [Podcast]

Kate Salmon of Learnography discussed the importance of a great learning and development strategy.
Employee Engagement and Recognizing Talent with Matt Manners [Podcast]

In this episode of the HRchat podcast, Bill Banham interviews Matt Manners, Founder of The Employee Engagement Awards & Conference which are hosted in the UK, US and Australia. Bill and Matt discuss why it is important to recognize, reward and grow top performers. About Matt Manners: Matt’s mission is to recognize and celebrate the […]
DisruptHR Chicago: Interview with Sangita Kasturi
A new language that defines gender equality as just that – the shedding of limiting stereotypes for both men and women. After all, you can’t have equality in the boardroom until you have equality in the home.
How to Design an Exciting Poster for Your Workplace Event [Infographic]

So how can you make workplace events more exciting? Well, for starters, a nicely designed poster for the event.
One of the Top Challenges in the Workplace: Closed-Mindedness

Whether we like it or not and whether we admit it or not, our minds default mode is to judge and be closed.
DisruptHR Chicago: Interview with Dorie Blesoff

I think it is meeting a need to open up dialogue and invite innovative thinking that the HR field can find value in. It’s fun to be among peers who have a spirit of experimentation and learning rather than performing and positioning. From the YouTubes, I’ve seen I think I’ll be in good company.
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.