How to Restore Trust at Work

   Trust, and its byproduct confidence, is an absolutely essential element in any organization.  Loyalty is on the extreme spectrum of trust, yet many organizations tend to expect both of their employees.  I have come to believe that asking loyalty is too much for...

Five Toxic Habits That Drive Talent Out of Organizations

    Far too many HR pros have had the experience of seeing a talented person leave the company, mouth non-committal platitudes during the exit interview and not speak to the real reasons for their departure.  Sure, it may have been the recruiter that called out of the...

Is HR Ready to Integrate Robot and Human Workers?

     We long ago became accustomed to robots replacing human workers in factories (GM introduced the first robots in manufacturing in 1961).  Although human workers were replaced, and some lost their jobs, the move was seen as a net gain since the work replaced was...

Can You Fire an Employee for Cursing You Out? Nope says NLRB

         Most HR pros and experienced managers are comfortable with terminations involving egregious insubordination, particularly if the company has standing policies or practices that direct employees to treat one another with mutual respect and professional...