Rule # 2 Recently I talked with a job seeker who told me an interview horror story. He said he applied for a role that seemed like a great fit and was asked to come in for an interview. After a one hour drive to the company location, in rush hour traffic, the HR manager…

Ask yourself this question: Will my company be the same today as it is in 10 years? Or 5? Or 3? You already know the answer – it won’t. Even if you don’t want change, your customers, employees and competition will thrust change upon you. This is no time to play defense in business, meaning…

Career Agility Earlier this week I had a great time talking with the Northeast Ohio chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors about Organizational Culture. As part of the presentation, I asked the audience if anyone thought their company would NOT go through major changes in the next five years. No one raised a hand….

The war for talent is real, and upon us. Help wanted signs and job postings are seemingly everywhere. Many organizations struggle reaching growth plans because of an inability to attract and retain the right people. Henry G. Jackson, CEO and President of SHRM recently published an article titled The War for Talent is Now a…

Are you challenged with attracting talent? Since the Great Recession when the supply of resumes seemed endless, most organizations have used hiring practices that screen out (exclude) unqualified people. It’s time to reverse that thought process. Organizations that build hiring practices to screen in (include) talent and potential will be better at attracting qualified people.

As a member of the HR Leadership Group of Northeast Ohio, I have enjoyed outstanding presentations from qualified, strategic HR leaders. This month’s meeting was no exception. Bob Danna, Managing Director of Deloitte Consulting discussed the Future of HR with an emphasis on digital transformation. Bob covered a wide range of trends stemming from research…

If you are viewing this article on a tablet or smartphone, you may have Vox Mobile to thank. The world is rapidly converting to digital technology, and most people access the digital world through mobile devices. That’s where Vox Mobile enters–accelerating the path to mobility innovation. Founded in 2006, Vox Mobile’s vision is to provide…

Many organizations are increasingly challenged with attracting and retaining great people. Economic growth, retiring baby boomers, digital disruption and other factors create greater demand for talent. A Hunt Scanlon article, titled Employees will be Easy to Lose and Hard to Hire in 2017 says “working professionals have become all too aware that the current candidate-driven…

Take everything you know about talent management and throw it out the window. How else can you make sense of the mixed messages found in PWC’s 20th Annual CEO Survey? For example, 79% of CEO’s said technology will cause job losses, but only 4% plan to cut jobs because of technology. In fact, 77% of…

This is a great time of year. The holiday season brings out the best in people. Thankfulness, generosity and optimism abound! 2017 is right around the corner, and many experts are sharing their predictions including those for talent management trends.Here is a sample: From Hunt Scanlon Media – Six Top Workforce Trends for 2017 Blended…