I’ve worked in the HR technology space since 2008, and I’ve been involved in hiring over a dozen CMOs (Chief Marketing Officers) and VPs of Marketing for some companies you know and some that are no longer in business. CMOs have the shortest tenure in the C-suite at just over four years, according to Korn…
Most professionals don’t go into a leadership position thinking about the ways in which they can kill their new career. But what if you knew beforehand the skills needed to be a successful leader, ones that could potentially help you avoid a “crash and burn” career? Well, that’s exactly what Martin Moore, founder and CEO…
Whenever I come across news reporting on gun violence and mass shootings, which is almost daily, I remind myself what’s happening in our country is not normal. Gun violence, which is often linked to domestic violence, is terrorism. And terrorism is happening more frequently at work. Last week, the worst happened. A gunman shot five…
Today is Carnival of HR Day, a splendid celebration of writers and thinkers who create fabulous HR content. This year, blog submissions were down. So, instead of waiting for people to send links, I’ve gone into the community and pulled some of the best articles I’ve read. That’s right. I still read HR blog posts.…
I recently welcomed Dr. Julena M. Bonner to my podcast, Let’s Fix Work. Dr. Bonner is an Assistant Professor in the Management Department of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. She recently wrote a research paper on unethical employee behavior and creating an ethical environment in your company. In layman’s…
Super excited to announce that Ultimate Software is sponsoring Let’s Fix Work for the next few months. Ultimate Software is an American technology company that develops and sells UltiPro, a cloud-based human capital management solution for businesses. That’s payroll, HRIS, talent management, engagement, employee experience, and all the nerdy stuff that goes along with getting…
What is SHRM? The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR professional society, representing 300,000 members in more than 165 countries. You can find their website here: shrm.org What is the purpose of SHRM? According to the SHRM website, “SHRM provides education, thought leadership, certification, community, and advocacy to enhance the…
Are you spending a lot of hours pitching to people who, in reality, are never going to buy your services? If so, the answer to this problem is simple, make it easy for people to buy from you. But how the hell do you do that? Recently Hung Lee, founder of WorkShape.io, joined me on…
Can HR fire me? The answer is yes and no. You can be fired for nearly any reason and at any time as an American with few exceptions. However, it’s rare for HR to fire you. If you are fired, the decision to fire you comes from someone else. A supervisor or manager can fire…
Did you know that a woman gives up an average of four times her salary every year she is out of the workforce? That’s a staggering statistic, isn’t it? Well, it is just one of the many insights Kathryn Sollman, speaker, career coach, and author, shared with me on a recent episode of Let’s Fix…