Lately, much emphasis is given to a leader’s ability to influence the behavior of his/her followers and much less on his/her ability to actually direct them towards the right goals and strategy. This made me question the nature of leadership, as it is currently being presented. What’s the value of influence if it doesn’t lead to actual […]
Why We Need to Treat Departing Employees Better as They Head Out The Door
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 […]
Team-Building Activities To Create A More Engaging Company Culture
By strengthening relationships between team members, an organization may ultimately impact business outcomes.
HRChat Recap: Can Tech Bring Out the Human Side of HR?
Today #HRTech solutions exist for almost every–if not–HR challenge.
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.
DisruptHR Chicago: Sponsor Spotlight with Hanold Associates
Jason Hanold is the CEO & Managing Partner of Hanold Associates, a retained boutique executive search firm specializing in Human Resources officer and board recruiting. Before launching Hanold Associates, Jason was a Partner with Russell Reynolds Associates where he was the Managing Director of the firm’s Global Human Resources Officer Practice and was a member of […]
High Performers vs High Potentials, with Kristen Harcourt [Podcast]
Kristen shares her career journey and speaks about “high performers” vs “high potentials” in the workplace.
DisruptHR Chicago: Interview with Mindy Mackenzie
The only thing you can reliably change or control at any company is yourself and that you can do that better by stepping on the Life Scale once per month.
DisruptHR Chicago: Sponsor Spotlight with Skill Scout
Chicago is an international economic force to be reckoned with. In order to stay ahead, we have to keep up with the changing needs and experiences of our people.
5 Reasons You Need To Optimize Employee Scheduling
If you are scheduling by the seat of your pants, you may be doing yourself and your employees a disservice.