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I’m Not in the ‘Love’ Business
It’s almost the end of 2016 for most people. Once Christmas hits and New Years coming a week later, it seems like most of the population just coasts through the…
The Killer HR App – Your Face
Almost 20 years ago I read a book that made me want to see around corners and over the horizon. That book was called “Unleashing the Killer App
Office Holiday Parties? They’re OK, But I’m a Big Fan of the Office Holiday Lunch
We’re deep into the holiday season, and nothing gives me pause as much as my fellow FOTer Laurie Ruettimann’s recent post on the perils of the office holiday party. It’s a…
5 Tips to Improving Your Leadership Skills
Gallup estimates that manager’s account for at least 70% of the variance in employee engagement scores across business units. Team effectiveness depends on good managers, which is challenging when you…
Want That Seat at the Table? Then Take It!
Instead of hoping for an invitation, HR should crash the party and take a seat at the grown-ups’ table
The Joy Of Being Wrong When A Subordinate Disagrees With You
You want the people around you to bring their different perspectives to the game
I Check Email All Day, Every Day And I'm More Productive Because Of It
You don't have to aim for inbox zero or try the latest email hack if that's not your thing. You can be productive at work despite checking your email all…
“Once and Done” Training Doesn’t Cut It
I’ve written before that middle managers are the tip of the spear, organizationally speaking, for everything. Productivity? Check
Office Holiday Parties? They’re OK, But I’m a Big Fan of the Office Holiday Lunch
We’re deep into the holiday season, and nothing gives me pause as much as my fellow FOTer Laurie Ruettimann’s recent post on the perils of the office holiday party. It’s a…
What the Data Tells Us about Hiring Trends in 2017
At Glassdoor, I spend my time trying to make sense of the labor market through research, primarily with our own data. In 2016 I learned a lot about hiring challenges…