HR is generally a participant with the executive team in establishing the business strategy. But HR’s strategic role goes well beyond a team role in deciding the strategy. Execution...
It was 1984 and I had just arrived with my family in Germany for my new military assignment. My children were eager to see this new (and I thought...
In the years that I’ve worked in HR and leadership roles, I’ve witnessed the constant flux between acquisition and retention. Even within economic cycles, we’ve shifted attention between the...
Big decisions are something that every business leader has to make at some point or another. The consequences of those decisions, either negative or positive, are what can keep...
There are certain things business schools should teach students to help them become pioneers. MBA programs are not that easy to pass. While studying hard and mastering every course...
On the cusp of the referendum to decide whether Scotland will become independent, this is an opportunity-filled time for Scottish businesses. Whichever way the vote falls, companies will be...
From the note pad of Nichole C McDonald, SPHR I have been a leader in human resources for over 20 years; my experience spans for profit multi-national, growth oriented,...
Though traveling is meant to be fun and adventurous, the task can also be dangerous and sometimes risky, depending on where you’re going and what precautions you take. It...
Only if they want to optimize Profits! Some owners of small to mid sized businesses think of “HR” as “that department in a big company I used to work...
Every business has one goal that is more important than all the rest: to be successful. Every other goal that a company has directly relates to success, because without...