Still Calling Old Bosses? Stop.

Some HR pros might already be clutching their pearls. “But how will we know if a candidate is a good employee?” Here’s the harsh truth—you...

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The Interview Illusion: Why It’s Time to Rethink How We Hire

“Tell me how you would use your communication skills to resolve a conflict with a co-worker?” Snoozing yet? I’ve heard every answer imaginable to this...

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Ditch the Paper, Find the Person

As an HR professional, I’ve reviewed thousands of résumés. Some have been truly terrible. A rare few? Brilliant. But the overwhelming majority? Utterly forgettable. Most...

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Upskilling Our Organizations through Employee Learning

For this month’s column, I want to talk about how we, in HR, can support upskilling within our organizations with employee learning. My interest in...

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The Hidden Language of Trust: What Leaders Say Without Speaking

In leadership, trust is not built in boardrooms or townhall meetings—it’s created in the subtle, everyday moments that often go unnoticed. A leader’s influence...

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Creating Workplaces Where Women are Understood

To support women, organizations need to show they care with inclusive programs and policies How can organizations attract and retain the best female talent? They...

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The Surprising Survival of Bad Bosses

One surprising aspect of organizations is how bad bosses continue to thrive. By bad bosses, I mean ones who are deeply disliked by their...

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Focus Groups: The Overlooked Powerhouse in Organizational Development

In my 20+ years consulting, I've often seen the cost of organizations jumping into initiatives without peeling back the layers to reveal hidden challenges...

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