“The art of the possible” is a phrase often used to describe the practice of achieving the best possible outcome in a given situation – especially in the context of politics. It’s about creating achievable goals and being pragmatic rather
When HR Confuses Activity with Impact
Let’s acknowledge that HR professionals are human beings (really) and, like everyone else, they can easily get caught up in the day-to-day hustle of checking off tasks on their to-do lists. But being “busy” doesn’t necessarily mean being effective. Activity
The HR and Hiring Manager Partnership
The relationship between hiring managers and HR/Recruiting can be fraught with peril. When things are not working it’s chock-full of misconceptions, devoid of understanding, and characterized by passive-aggressive animosity. Hiring Manager: “What are they doing over there? Why am I
Employee Behavior: Unable, Unwilling or Unmoved?
One of the regular tasks we often have in HR is working with a manager through the process of addressing employee behavior and determining if a corrective/disciplinary action is warranted as well as what level/type of action should be imposed.
