Out Now: Episode 415: Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the Clean Energy Sector With Dr. Janell Hills

In Work and Life Failure Is Always an Option

There is a ton written about strong leaders and their success. The attributes that make them great, typically, can be defined by the 5 C’s: charismatic, convincing, credible, capable and creative. But what about those legendary leaders that fell short, time and time again? These are the leaders that I admire most. For they are […]

On a Scale of 1 to 10: 5 Tips for Employee Survey Mastery

5:Tips for Employee Survey Mastery If asked to rate your love for employee surveys on a scale of 1 to 10, the difference between a perfect score and not even answering can be familiar. One of the most valuable tools available to an HR professional when determining the mindset of our employees is the employee […]

Be Memorable When Creating Your Employer Brand

Corporate branding and organizational story telling are big business. Just look at BP and the $211 million they spent for their logo design alone. Crazy? Maybe not. After all, powerful logos and messaging evoke emotion and influence. Not all organizations are this extreme when it comes to their branding spend, but those successful and sought-after […]

Hiring Advocates in a Culture of Advocacy #sxsw #sxswi

This post is an extension of my post two days ago over a session entitled “Cultures of Advocacy: People, Product and Change” during the South by South by Southwest Interactive Festival.  Some of the most recognized brands were represented at this session. Elizabeth Brownsen who has over 15 years in digital marketing experience and has […]

How to Guide for the Americans with Disabilities Act at Work

Understanding the legislation around disabilities in the workplace can feel very overwhelming. Where do you begin? Gaining basic knowledge about the Americans with Disabilities Act and reasonable accommodation will help you create a manageable action plan for your company. What is reasonable accommodation? It’s a modification or adjustment to the work environment to make the workplace […]