The term productivity gets tossed around a lot. But do we really know what it means? Productivity is a state of producing something. It also …
Strategy and Planning
These posts focus on strategy and planning as part of business leadership and management.
Recruiting Is Only Getting Tougher [infographic] – Friday Distraction
I believe one of the key metrics in recruiting is time to fill. It’s also a very flexible metric. Traditionally, we think of time to …
Quick Shots for #HR and #Business Pros – Freelancer Edition
Regardless of the reason, the gig economy is here to stay. Individuals are opting to have a side hustle in addition to their regular full-time …
How Do You Change Company Culture – Ask #HR Bartender
A couple weeks ago, I participated in a webinar with my friends at SilkRoad on “HR’s Role in Bridging the Skills Gap.” During the webinar, …
Recruiters Must Learn Talent Development (and vice versa)
Last year, I saw something at a conference that surprised me. A speaker asked an audience of about 100 human resources professionals – who has …
Educating Your Employees About Their Compensation
I recently heard a speaker talk about employee pay and engagement. They said, “Misunderstood pay can be a huge distraction.” They’re absolutely right. But, misunderstanding …
Give #HR the Tools to Become Strategic and Successful
There’s regular conversation about the need for human resources to be more strategic. And, the discussion usually mentions that HR needs to learn the business …