The HR I.Q. Test: May ’13

  • May 02, 2013

Test your knowledge of recent trends in employment law, comp & benefits and other HR issues with our monthly mini-quiz ...

Honeywell thrives under new culture

  • May 02, 2013

When David Cote took the reins at Honeywell in 2002, the company was still reeling from a series of unfortunate events. Having trained under GE’s Jack Welch, Cote...

Don’t lecture: Inject some drama

  • April 25, 2013

Before you address a roomful of employees, identify the main point you want to make, then figure out a memorable way to convey it. Consider how Jack Welch, GE’s...

Yahoo CEO tells how to avoid burnout

  • April 25, 2013

“I have a theory that burnout is about resentment,” Yahoo President and CEO Marissa Mayer says. “And you beat it by knowing what it is you’re...

Inside Amazon’s ‘culture of metrics’

  • April 18, 2013

Knowing, beyond a doubt, what customers want requires a zealous commitment to metrics. And no one commits better than Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon. Here’s what a...

How to give feedback to the boss

  • April 16, 2013

While it could be bad for your career to point out every misstep your boss makes, you’re more likely to get a boost if you can kindly communicate constructive...

Need new employees? Hire the ones you let go

  • March 28, 2013

The economy is like a pendulum, and when it starts to swing back toward prosperity, your organization might miss some of those talented employees you had to let go...

Masco CEO recovers from costly fiasco

  • March 22, 2013

In 1986, Richard Manoogian was CEO of Masco, a maker of faucets and household products that had produced 29 straight years of earnings growth. The firm was generating...

Convey core values with your actions

  • March 21, 2013

You can trumpet your organization’s core values and unshakable ethics. But your actions will influence what em­­ployees think far more than your words.

Cultural gaps can spell merger disaster

  • March 20, 2013

To bring cultures together, identify differences in attitudes and work habits. Then address the differences so that everyone gains a better understanding of their...

Controllable vs. uncontrollable

  • March 19, 2013

You’ve probably been watching global finances with a wary eye, waiting and wondering if it’s all going to blow up. But it’s not under your control.

7 do-it-yourself tips to cut training costs

  • March 13, 2013

When companies need to cut corners, one of the first things executives slash is the training budget. When that happens, it’s time for HR to get creative. Here...