There are many stereotypes about Human Resources that give HR departments a bad rap within their organizations. These unfair allegations often prevent people from wanting to build a career in...
From the Note Pad of Nichole McDonald, SPHR It is well known in the marketplace by search firms, hiring managers, job candidates and even the HR Department that if...
Did you hear the one about the exiting employee who took shots at his former employer? Yeah, it happens all the time. But what makes this particular situation interesting...
When it comes to estimating the overall value of a company, there’s much more to factor in than just production and profit margins. In most organizations, employees have an...
FORTUNE magazine, well known for its business insights, printed an article in 1999 called “Why CEOs Fail”, highlighting an important fact: 70% of CEO failures were caused by poor...
You are fairly new to a job as a human resource leader. Anxious to learn all you can about the organization and make a difference. You jump in, meeting...
“But I told them the policy committee is to be disbanded!” exclaimed a frustrated CEO. “I announced that I’ve decided policies will be approved by the area executive...
Would you be surprised if you were told that your company possesses a recruiting weapon so powerful it puts rocket fuel to shame? In fact, it has so much...
When an employee is promoted from an individual contributor role to a role leading people, it is generally recognized that a change in perspective from individual to group and development...
Respect is not free; you need to earn it. Don’t expect respect to seek you out; it won’t. It does not matter your title, your role, your experience, your...