Hello! With strategic business planning in progress, it is an important time for HR. We’ve all taken on additional responsibilities at work and at home as we balance priorities amid the pandemic – well-being is important. Our clients are encouraging employees[...]
Greetings! While I have written the following sentence many times, this time I really mean it: There has never been a more challenging time to be in HR. At least not in my 30+ year career.I was discussing as much[...]
We’ve discovered over the years, that most difficult situations don’t have to be so difficult. But, for effective solutions to bring about progress, leaders and organizations must be clear on what’s wrong, and be ready for action. Determining when you[...]
Thought leadership expert Adam Grant noted a somber tone at the World Economic Forum gathering at Davos earlier this year, which he attributed to many of the international issues we face, but he was quick to point out a few[...]
My readings over this past year-end break and listening to interviews of prominent individuals closing out another year or in some cases their careers — served up reminders that in life, if what you do is important, then it never[...]
At the risk of sounding like I am stuck in “endless replay” mode, every day is a reminder of something we have said for years when writing about HR – “there are no simple answers.” And so, my admonition is[...]
I find it fascinating the number of people, groups and organizations that take sides on issues and invest tremendous effort and expense debating the closely held, immutable principles that guide their beliefs. The result? Impasse and missed opportunities for solving[...]
Borrowing from a colleague’s1 blog by the same title (that I archived some time ago), it is good to be reminded that how we talk carries immeasurable weight in how successful we are and what we experience going through life.[...]
We can never stop talking about leadership because it is so important to anything that succeeds and there are so many aspects to it. But most of all — you have to get it right in the context of where[...]
For sustainability’s sake – make it about the money It is always about the money in business. Few things escape it — revenue, profit and share-price growth. The bottom line in any business, however, is influenced by many more factors[...]
In the course of our work we have the opportunity to support business leaders from very different companies across many industries. The challenges they face in effectively managing their organizations and reaching company goals are extremely diverse as you might[...]
We all know the word and term – commitment. We have been asked for “it” and we have asked “it” of others throughout our work lives. It is foundational to all relationships and a source of great accomplishments. But if[...]
Permit me a couple of personal observations: Educated people are more optimistic; and good things take time and require patience. I believe educated people (both formally and informally) are more optimistic because they see the relationships of things; the details[...]
Certain people always have great jobs. They always seem to land the promotion. And they always seem to be successful with everything they touch. Is this just luck or a coincidence? Nope! These people don’t wait for things to happen,[...]
In an ideal world, every resume that comes across your desk will perfectly describe someone you want to hire for a position your company currently needs to fill. In the real world, however, resumes aren’t this reliable. They can be[...]
Trust is essential when building a healthy and productive work environment. Whether you’re leading an entire department or work hand-in-hand with a just a few coworkers, it’s important to build trusting relationships. Here are several tips to help build trust with[...]
Staying in touch with trends in the job market and the preferences of workers of all types are key imperatives for HR and hiring managers trying to find, attract and retain talent. Equally important in terms of productivity and retention,[...]
From a wide range of commentaries and readings lately on business, leadership, HR and future trends, a few nuggets kept recurring that are worthy of thinking about again. Change is happening so quickly, not only is it nearly impossible to[...]
It is an absolute fact that when you step back far enough, the simple wisdom needed to successfully run your business – interact with and support your people, make customer-centric decisions, do business planning, solve problems and get the best[...]
And it is as simple as that. It is easy to espouse quick solutions to problems but as with sound bytes and bumper stickers there is always much more complexity involved than you are led to believe. Even so, people[...]
It feels like heresy writing to HR people and saying, “don’t just focus on the people.” Haven’t HR professionals struggled enough over the years trying to get managers, leaders and companies to do just that! Focus on their employees? Think[...]
As HR professionals, aware of the complex set of factors that can create or predict human success, it should come as no surprise the importance that applied internships at both the high school and college levels play in the success[...]
Starting out a new year — amidst the ever-changing employment scene with technology advancements, interactive on-line processes and the latest employment screening tools designed to tease out the best candidates, here are a couple of good reminders. People are still[...]
Special News Announcement We are excited to announce that Danika Davis, CEO of the Northern California Human Resource Association (NCHRA), will be joining Merit Resource Group as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 9, 2015. Danika and Merit have worked together[...]
