How to Demonstrate Your Value as a People Leader
There is an all-too-common perception of a company’s people team being a cost center. Leaders who continue to hold...
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What Happens When an HR Pro Gets Harassed at Work?
On episode 58 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to...
A Simple Purpose that Created a Great Place to Work
Over the past year, I’ve shared the story of how UKG came to be and, most importantly, where we’re...
When Empathy Is Bad for Business
If you’ve ever watched TV coverage after a crazed killer has gunned down innocent victims in a shooting rampage...
A Look at Amazon’s Compensation Practices
No matter how clear your leadership principles and yearly plan may be, they speak softly in comparison to financial...
New Criteria for “Best Places to Work” Lists
2020 had to be a tough year for organizations that administer “best place to work” lists. After years of...
How to Stop a Micromanaging Boss
Maybe you haven’t worked for micromanaging bosses, but no doubt you’ve heard about them. Employees buzz about these bosses...
HR’s Responsibility to Combat Anti-Asian Bias
In response to the undeniable spike of violence, harassment, and other hate directed at Asian Americans (Chinese Americans in...
It’s Not True That Managers Are the Biggest Drivers of Employee Engagement
We’ve all heard that managers are the primary drivers of employee engagement, but that’s not true. And once you...
Steve Jobs’ Former Assistant Reveals Lessons About Burnout and Wellbeing
I was working for one of the most iconic CEOs at one of the most innovative companies in the...
PGA’s Chief People Officer Seeks Diversity Gains in Business and on the Course
When Sandy Cross, Chief People Officer of the PGA of America, focuses on inclusion and diversity topics, she’s not...
The Enemies of Inclusion: Cancelling, Consensus, and Perfection
It was a Friday morning, and I was more excited than usual about a client meeting. The client was...
The Single Most Desired Trait Employers Want: Being an Adult!
Don’t buy into the hype! “Oh, just do what you love!” That’s not being an adult, that’s being a...
What was the hardest manual labor job I’ve ever had?
I was a “Picker” for a large supermarket chain in their warehouse on the second shift. What’s a “Picker”?...
Hiring for a High Give-a-Damn
Josh Zywien, the CMO of Paradox, made a great hire this past week and I sent him a note...
The Bad Idea Trap!
2020 wasn’t the best year for a lot of people and as such we have so much excitement and...
What happens when employees feel cared for
The Limeade Institute just released a new whitepaper entitled “The Science of Care,” uncovering the business impact of showing employees their...
Employee Engagement Tips for Employers
Employee engagement is similar to employee motivation but takes the concept to a deeper level. Engaged employees are loyal,...