Contrary to some media headlines, the performance appraisal isn’t dead and it’s not going away anytime soon. Yes, some organizations are announcing their plans to …
Recruiting and Retention
These posts focus on employee recruiting and retention as part of business leadership and management.
Self-Management Success: Do Work You Enjoy (Part 2)
In the first post of this series on self-management success, I started a conversation about the trend toward self-management and the importance of giving employees the …
Ambitious But No Opportunities Available – Ask #HR Bartender
This is a long reader note, but one I think you’ll find interesting. My guess is there are many employees who feel this way, whether …
Competency Models Provide the Roadmap for Career Success – Friday Distraction
Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). As the philanthropic foundation of the …
Servant Leadership: Turning Hierarchy Upside Down
“To be an excellent leader, you have to be a superb follower.” – Herb Kelleher, former CEO of Southwest Airlines. If you’re not following Josh …
Quick Shots for #HR and #Business Pros – Update Your Resume Edition
The resume isn’t dead. In fact, according to Career Directors International, September is “Update Your Resume Month”. You can read the history here. Just because …
Background Screening Impacts the Candidate Experience
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at HireRight, a leader in global background checks, drug testing, and employment verification services. …