Can Corporate Diversity Change the World?
It’s not in my nature to wax philosophical or poetic about the world’s problems, but a recent article on Fortune concerning Google’s attempts to change the lack of diversity in their culture got me
The Next Evolution of Brainstorming
I’m quite fond of getting people together to solve problems. As part of my work, I gather employees and constituents for focus groups and brainstorming sessions all the time. But a new article in
HR, Corporate Culture and the Battle of Political Correctness
The world is becoming a more global environment. Workplaces exist without walls, individuals roam through borders, and true progress is seeing a world of humanity more than individual nations. There is a segment of
HR’s Future is Big Data
One of the things I’m most passionate about as a long-time HR professional is the progression of our practice. We suffer from quite a bit of bad press and misperception as an overall group,
Could HR Have Saved Them? Exploring the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Disaster
My forthcoming book, Unleashing Capacity: The Hidden Human Resources (2016) addresses a great many tools to help HR managers understand the innate importance of running HR like a business. As a strategic partner to
The New Role of the CHRO
As a former CHRO (Chief Human Resources Officer), I’m familiar with the role. Leader of the HR team, confidant of the CEO, the person in charge of the individuals who drive the larger corporate
The End of Busy Work
Busy. Everyone is busy. We’re all so busy. Walk around the floor at your company, and that word is bandied about with fervor. People speak in awe and respect about how “busy” someone is.
Is Brainstorming Dead?
I can’t tell you how many meetings I’ve attended where teammates have been asked to brainstorm ideas. Everyone comes prepared with some thoughts, everyone listens to all the ideas, and the best ideas rise
How Good Leadership Can Reverse Turnover
Staffing is the lifeblood of my HR career. It’s where I truly got my start and really thrived. It’s one of the toughest jobs in our practice, in my opinion, and not just because