At their recent Annual Conference in Atlanta, SHRM introduced a new competency model for human resources professionals. It has 1 technical competency and 8 behavioral …
Don’t Mess With Employee Paychecks – Friday Distraction
During my career, I’ve found that employees are (in general) very resilient. They will tolerate unclear communication, changes in policies and procedures with little notice …
Employee Well-Being Adds to the Company’s Bottom Line
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is sponsored by Bright Horizons, a leading provider of employer-sponsored child care, early education and work/life solutions. They have consistently been …
10 Skills Every Leader Should Develop In 2013
Last year, I took a break from my traditional predictions post. And to be honest, I missed it. Not that I was really good at …
First Impressions Matter to Recruiters [infographic] – Friday Distraction
We’ve all heard the old saying “You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression.” Today’s infographic from Jobvite is a reminder that …
HOW TO: Start a Social Recruiting Program
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is sponsored by our friends at iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions for growing businesses. For a …
HR and Leadership – A Complaint Letter From a 25-Year Old
I received this letter and, for many reasons, it resonated with me. So I wanted to share it with you. It’s a little long but …