I’m going to let you in on a secret; those aloof stern-faced bureaucrats who work in your human resources department are, quite possibly, some of the most engaging and enjoyable people at your company. I’m not kidding. They’re probably a
Perfecting the Nanny State: HR and Ethics
There are numerous assignments that human resources professionals either assume for themselves or have thrust upon them: driver of employee engagement, culture cheerleader, diversity leader, and wellness champion come to mind. Well intentioned perhaps but not necessarily well thought out.
Objects in Mirror are Closer than They Appear
I got to spend a fantastic day yesterday with a team of HR professionals; guys and gals ranging from what SHRM likes to call “Young Professionals” to others who, like me, have worked in HR since the Mesozoic Era pre-FMLA
It’s not the “Brand” – it’s the “Experience”
We can talk all day about employer branding – and we often do. My friend Lars Schmidt has a definition that I like (and shamelessly use): “Your employer brand, at its core, is the shared values and employee experiences of
