Karl Ahlrichs, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, is a senior consultant at Gregory and Appel and a leading thought leader, author and speaker on human capital issues. Karl is an often-quoted expert on workplace topics and has significant experience as a management consultant with dozens of organizations, including Boeing, Apple, Wellpoint and Frito Lay. He was the founding partner of HR services firm ExactHire and also held senior-level positions with Marsh & McLennan, Professional Staff Management and Right Management Consultants.
Tackling the talent shortage head-on requires a fresh roadmap for leaders. Let’s discuss the first of several secrets to solving the short-term crunch and providing a...
It’s not your imagination—we’re facing a perfect storm in the North American workforce. Several factors are at play, creating a challenging landscape for...
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I wish you could have been with me in the room with several managing directors of large professional service firms as they engaged in a spirited conversation about...
A crisis comes out of nowhere and often triggers innovation. Remember when COVID hit, and the U.S. government failed to stockpile enough ventilators for the health-care...
News flash: The news about the workforce and the talent pipeline isn’t good, and your leadership skills will be in demand for at least the next decade. Do you want job...
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When hiring, employers often face a tough choice: Should they go for high performers who demand a higher salary or opt for high potentials at a lower cost? It’s like...
It was as if an explosion had happened under our feet. We all had a “wake-up” moment in early 2020, more than 1,000 days ago. The quarantine announcements rolled...
Failure teaches lessons. Talking about the gains and successes when leadership uses intentional communication techniques in a workforce is fun. However, much can be...
An occasional “reboot” is healthy. The craft of leadership benefits from going back to the basics regularly, and communication is the best place to start—it’s...
I think I have figured out a big part of the “Great Resignation.” At Gregory & Appel, I am fortunate to work with multiple organizations as a consultant and...
