Nothing like a juicy scandal involving prestigious universities, wealthy parents, and vlogging teenagers to tank workplace productivity this past week. Come on. You know you were watching Olivia Jade showcase her luxury Christmas haul vs. banging out that metrics report! HERE’S THE DEAL. More and more there are discussions around the “value” of a 4-year degree to both graduates and the corporations who hire them, not to mention the return on investment of one…
HR executives need a diverse yet specific skill set to succeed in today’s sophisticated economy. It can be challenging for businesses to understand these skills and successfully recruit a high demand HR executive. If you’re looking to hire an HR leader, it’s important to understand the skills that are required for today’s complex business landscape. From emotional intelligence to predictive analytics to economic and commercial aptitude, here are some of…
Over the holidays we went back to my husband’s childhood home, where we tackled the project of cleaning out a few remaining items in his closet. Amid scrapbooks, photo albums, and well-loved toys was a box of trophies. He pulled out two that were special and moved the rest to the trash pile. Our 8-year-old daughter was visibly dismayed. How in the world could he simply throw away all those…
Finding top-tier HR talent can be difficult. It requires not only managing tactical to-dos (job posting, sourcing, resume reading, and interviews) but also strategic thought about the best fit for your culture, team and business to ensure maximum impact of a critical hire. Even if you know the exact need and skill set required, a specialized HR recruiting firm can help you find a candidate that fits into your talent…
The irony of the Aerosmith reference in my title is not lost on me in the wake of the #GoogleWalkout over sexual harassment, gender and pay equality, and transparency in reporting. Check the lyrics if you were born in the ’90’s. What struck me as I was reading about this protest wasn’t necessarily the fact that Google paid executives to leave (although $90 million is beyond unbelievable). If you’ve worked in HR for any…
A police chief, with a phobia for open water, battles a gigantic shark with an appetite for swimmers and boat captains, in spite of a greedy town council who demands that the beach stays open. That was the logline for Jaws – also known as the main reason I feared the ocean in the late 70’s. A logline is the pitch screenwriters use to sell their movies. The Jaws logline was so effective because…
Building an effective People Analytics function is a journey. Both building the initial infrastructure and integrating analytics into the way organizations make decisions takes time and effort, and requires both effective planning skills and strong change management. In this blog I talk about some of the strategies to use and things not to do when implementing people analytics. One of the most important strategies for driving adoption of analytics is…
This isn’t a post about women vs. men. Nor is it about the color of someone’s skin or ethnic background. It’s not even really about tennis. This is a post about teaching moments, and how frequently they seem to occur (and blur) in our professional and personal lives. The U.S. Open Women’s Championship match was one of those moments. As I watched alongside my soon-to-be 8-year-old daughter, we were having our own…
