Here it is... the definitive guide... My thoughts on succeeding in HR and adding real value to both the organization you work for and your professional career: 1. First, you cannot effectively manage human resources from a book, a website, or … [Read more...]

He ain't all that... You can't fix stupid... A part of my practice (does it scare anyone but me that what I do is called "practice??") today evaluating potential key talent for client companies. And I meant what I said above, "You can't fix … [Read more...]

If you really believe you'll succeed, why aren't you planning? So, you spend time, effort, and money on charting a viable SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities & threats). Flip charts and laptops everywhere, you determine you've got a … [Read more...]

I recently had a discussion with a client about "merit" pay increases. Never mind the current concerns over giving ANY pay increases; we were discussing how to divvy up the dollars. She asked me how, if we budget for across-the-board adjustments, do … [Read more...]