One company’s story: The executive team was stumped. The employee engagement scores weren’t budging. Despite 80% turnover in the senior […]
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Motivated to Fail Part 2: The Need to be Needed
One of the biggest HR Pro needs of all is the need to be needed. Tell me I’m wrong. Don’t […]
Motivated to Fail, Part 1
Our brain is wired to motivate us to survive: avoid pain and suffering; go after safety and security. Unfortunately our […]
Under Attack? Leaders: “Tell Me More”
Have you, as a leader, ever been tasked with standing in front of a sizable audience to share unpleasant news? […]
Just Breathe (and maybe do this too) HR Self-Care
I recently downloaded and am using Aaptiv – an app that provides tracking, encouragement and ideas for making exercise a […]
Self-efficacy: The Power to Act & Impact
According to psychologist, Albert Bandura (not to be confused with actor, Antonio Banderas), self-efficacy is “the core belief that one […]
HR Burnout Sucks
The Burnout Thermometer I once drained myself of mental, physical and emotional energy to nearly the point of no return […]
HR is Not for Helpers
I’ve always jokingly said that if an applicant comes even remotely close to saying they are interested in the field […]
Addicted to Crazy
A day in the life of many an HR Pro is comprised of a full calendar, full to-do list, full […]
Tackling Diversity Skeptics – CEO & HR Leaders Part 6
I wrote recently about the value of using the Five Why’s to connect HR objectives to company strategy and the […]
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