It’s the time of year when many articles are written predicting trends in the year to come. The Human Resources field is not immune to this
Do Not Underestimate Employee Assistance Programs
The recent tragedy in Oregon reminded me just how valuable an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) really is to an organization. I was impressed how, in
Conflict: Healthy or Disruptive for a Company?
Throughout our careers, we have all been a part of organizations where conflicts existed. Department leaders conduct subtle warfare to protect their
The Value of Onboarding
Staffing the right talent for an organization may be the most important human resources process. This is especially true for senior leadership
Do You “Walk the Talk”? What Can We Learn From the Amazon Expose?
Due to the recent New York Times article regarding its workplace culture and human resources practices at Amazon, one of the world’s largest companies
Trust
A new client who recently lost an NLRB election engaged me to develop a labor strategy and negotiate with their newly elected union. The client asked
A Company’s Wellness Check-up—The Strategic HR Audit
People make appointments to see their doctor for many different reasons. Some only go to the doctor when they are experiencing a new problem or
What Can We Learn From NASA’s New Horizons Venture to Pluto?
In 2006, NASA launched New Horizons, the first mission to Pluto. Recently after nine years, New Horizons started sending back amazing pictures that is
Annual Performance Reviews-Are They Necessary?
You may have seen the recent announcement that Accenture is eliminating its annual evaluation process. The company which employees over 300,000