HR Advice Gone Bad
Yesterday I found myself wondering, “What’s the worst advice I’ve ever given someone?” The answer popped into my head pretty fast. I remembered a few times when my advice, looking back, was more about...
View ArticleJoin Me at DisruptHR Lansing 4.0!
Tickets for DisruptHR Lansing 4.0 On Sale Now! If you’ve been to a DisruptHR event before, you know how awesome they are. So you gotta grab your tickets now before they sell out! It’s happening at...
View ArticleIs the Grass Really Greener?
If you’ve handed in a two-week notice, you’ve probably heard: “Just remember! The grass isn’t always greener!” They’re mostly right. Here’s what “greener grass” really means when you’re thinking about...
View ArticleSurprise! HR’s Secret Weapon Revealed
If there’s one piece of advice I could give a new HR Pro, it would be this: no matter how prepared you think you are, you really only need to prepare yourself for one thing—being surprised. You don’t...
View ArticleDo Great Things
I’ve found the next great trick in HR to become world-class! You might think I’m referring to the latest AI innovation, a revolutionary staffing solution, or a groundbreaking website set to transform...
View ArticleReady for Change? Think Again!
I get asked a lot of advice on talent and HR issues people are facing. Many of these questions are about fixing things that aren’t working well in their HR or Talent departments. “How do we get more...
View ArticleNot Everyone Wants to Grow!
As leaders, we often hear that every employee needs and wants development. But here’s the truth: Not all employees crave or need development. Not everyone wants to grow! Some are already doing great....
View ArticleFish Out Of Water
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Albert Einstein You know, Albert Einstein has a point with...
View ArticleSkilled Trades Aren’t Winning Gen Z & Millennials
What!? They aren’t? Surprise, they don’t like Facebook either! So, picture this: I’m cruising to work, listening to NPR (I’m old), and this dude from Gen X pops up, talking about how teens aren’t into...
View ArticleTimmy’s Takes on Graduation
As graduation season rolls around, so do the inspiring speeches that mark the milestone. While each speech may seem unique, are they really? I swear there’s a secret recipe behind most of them. Let’s...
View ArticleThe Day 1 Speech
Are you or someone you know stepping into a new leadership role? This guide is for you! When starting out as a leader, there are two things you bring with you: Your resume Your speech Your resume is...
View ArticleJob Titles That Are Killing Me!
Has anyone thought about applying for a role like “Jr. Human Resource Manager”? Probably not, because let’s face it, job titles like that don’t exactly scream excitement or career advancement. Whoever...
View ArticleMeaningful Work Isn’t Just Saving Puppies
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes work truly meaningful. Many HR professionals believe that for employees to be truly engaged, they need to feel that their work is meaningful. I agree...
View ArticleStaying True to Your Game
The saying “Stay true to the game” pops up all the time. It’s been around in sports and pop culture for ages. Basketball especially! (Side note: who do you have winning tonight?) Anyway, I feel like I...
View ArticleWhat is a Passive Candidate anyway?
Every hiring manager wants passive candidates – to stumble on those hidden talents just waiting to be discovered. But what exactly defines a passive candidate today? Let’s break it down without the...
View ArticleDon’t Just Wait to Be Discovered
As a recruiter, we’re always on the lookout for talent. Whether we’re at work, running errands, or enjoying time off, we are constantly searching for people with the right skills and drive. But, I’m...
View ArticleSoft Feedback Isn’t Cutting It
Today, it’s rare to get honest feedback. Most people just want praise instead of hearing what they need to improve on. The thing is, folks struggle with criticism unless they’re expecting it. And not...
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87% of Employee are Thinking About a Promotion, and That’s a Problem for You!...
iCIMS 2023 Workforce Report is out, and it’s jammed full of some great data and facts. Here’s just one that caught my eye: iCIMS 2023 Workforce Report Now, some will read this and think, “Wow, that’s...
View ArticleHow do we stop boring conference sessions?
For decades I think we all had a hard time imagining conferences in a new way. Most followed, and still follow, a basic format of a full group morning keynote, followed by hour-long sessions...
View ArticleWhy are we always trying to move up? #SHRMTalent
Yo! I’m still out in Denver at the glorious Gaylord Rockies for SHRM Talent. If I don’t make it back to Lansing, MI, there’s a 74% chance I got lost in the Gaylord and I’m thriving off the food small...
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