Yea, uh, sorry Bill, but no one in this office actually cares about that thing

Everything in some organizations can feel important and urgent and “I needed this yesterday.” A lot of that is just BS. Continue Reading

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For this whole “data revolution” to work, we need to remove the fear from it

The whole idea of “big” data and how we deify it as the new oil is actually scary and overwhelming to most employees. Continue Reading

Ah, look, another HR Tech conference where nothing actually changes…

HR Tech conferences go round and round in a circle, year after year, full of sound and fury but signifying little. Continue Reading

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You can drive a Mack Truck through senior leadership double talk

Middle management

How can an executive truly care about climate initiatives or pay equality when their incentives are about cutting costs? Continue Reading

We have a hard time solving the flexible work issue because people are idiots

When managers hear “flexibility,” they think “work less.” Until we change that association, we won’t get very far with this. Continue Reading

Safety-inclined vs. growth-inclined

Plus: If you’re around New Jersey on October 9-10, I’ve got a little offer for you. Continue Reading

Guest Post: The broken ideas we should abandon

When 21-year old Adam is home over the summer before his senior year of college, he talks to his Uncle who gives him the same advice that has been given to young people for 50 years. “Find a good company… Continue Reading

Companies do not value you as much as you may think

You’re more than a number to the top dogs of an organization, but not much more, sadly. Continue Reading