I’ve been thinking about how to innovate in the world of HR blogging, which is a ridiculous thing to write. When you’ve been on the internet for over ten years, and everybody around you is an expert in the future of work, it’s not easy to stay fresh and relevant. While it’s true that I…
Nobody is spontaneously great. The most significant difference between those who succeed and those who don’t? Practice. I don’t mean 10,000 hours of training. I’m talking about people who know something is coming — an event, audition, a tough conversation — and work backward to ensure that they’re ready. Next week, I’m speaking in Auckland.…
A quick note to all the HR professionals who have something to say about workplace harassment and wonder if they should start a blog. The answer is maybe. Do some research. I know you want to strike while the iron is hot and express yourself on timely issues. Spend some time on TLNT or HRE…
Every blog post is a letter, every sentence is a missive, and I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for always coming back to my blog. I don’t deserve it. I’ve been super busy. Feels like the only thing I’m good at is ignoring this blog. I know that’s not true. When…
Years ago, I worked for a guy named Bret Starr. He’s a kindhearted CEO of a marketing agency, and he loved me dearly. He asked me to join his merry band of misfits when I was freaking out because my husband had lost his job during the great recession. Bret’s offer was a tremendous act…
I’m attending a technology conference where no fewer than two dozen people are walking around saying that they’re experts on the future of work. If they’re not using the word expert, they’re referring to themselves as futurists. I remember the first time I heard ‘futurist’ as a job title. I was working as an HR…
The 2017 HR Technology Conference & Exposition is more than just a conference. It’s a vibrant and robust community. People from all over the world travel to Las Vegas to talk about crucial workforce issues such as culture, engagement and the employee experience. They also come to have a good time. This year marks my…
I was on a JetBlue flight that hit a bird. Well, it hit a bird on its way to Raleigh. Apparently, nobody thought it was a big deal. We boarded the aircraft as if the bird incident were just a minor inconvenience. Bird? What bird? That’s not a hazmat crew scrubbing off a dead goose.…
Today is my niece’s birthday. She is eight-years-old and, in my opinion, absolutely sassy. Last year, we celebrated her birthday in style. I booked a corner suite at the Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago that overlooked North Michigan Avenue. We held a surprise party at the American Girl Store, and then we went shopping for…
The only reason Colin Kaepernick isn’t playing football is that the NFL and its team owners are trying to appease racist fans. Before you email me and explain how capitalism works, I know that teams can hire anybody for any reason. They can also fire people for performance. But anybody who tells you that Colin…