The unemployment rate is at a 16-year low, meaning most top-performing employees are already gainfully employed. And today’s job seekers have countless job opportunities at the tips of their fingers — through job boards, social media and other channels — making the job market even more competitive for employers. Despite the competition for top talent,… Read More
TBTW Podcast Highlight: Human Capital Management as Risk Management
We’re taking a break from the podcast this week and sharing one of our favorite episodes. Cathi Trippe, VP of Risk Management at Phil Long Auto, has 20+ years of experience in Risk Management and knows that one of the biggest risks in business is who you hire to run that business. She was featured… Read More
This Week on Inc.: Almost 50% of Hires Are Considered Failures. How Your Team Can Bounce Back After Letting Go of a Bad Hire.
Every business leader understands the negative consequences of a bad hire. Hiring someone who isn’t a fit for your team can disrupt team morale, lead to decreased productivity, have a negative impact on customer service and, as a result, cause profitability to take a hit. The best businesses have a strategy in place to make… Read More
New Podcast: Looking to Attract Millennial Talent? Your Team Needs to Humanize Recruitment
Maria Katris, Co-Founder and CEO of Built In, joined me on the podcast this week. In this episode, Maria discussed how the hiring landscape has changed since Built In was founded eight years ago, key ways millennials have redefined the job search, and the importance of humanizing recruitment. Maria is an intrapreneur and entrepreneur with… Read More
This Week on Inc.: Most Employees at Amazon, eBay and Other Major Tech Companies Don’t Trust HR. Here’s Why That’s Dangerous.
A human resources leader is critical to the success of any organization. But recent data found that trust in HR is lacking – 70 percent of employees surveyed at major tech companies don’t trust HR. Read my latest Inc. post to learn why this is dangerous and what your business can do to ensure the… Read More