Work-life Integrity! Now you are speaking my language!

Yes!!! Of course!! I cannot believe that I didn’t ever use this term myself. For years I have been telling anyone who would listen how … Read more

What a difference being sociable can make!

Where do you stand on social marketing? That is not an easy question. Even the term ‘social marketing’ invokes a multitude of different concepts. That … Read more

How HR can fill the gaps!

“Talent troubles – can HR fill the gaps?” That was the headline for the CIPD’s “star article” in the February edition of “In a nutshell”; … Read more

Averting the disaster of Dystopia

With a luxury liner capsizing in the Mediterranean (of all places) this week nothing looks safe any more. Thus the 2012 World Economic Forum Global … Read more

Who cares?

Do you ever ask yourself if anyone really cares? Although I try to avoid being cynical and to give the benefit of the doubt a recent … Read more

A picture of employee engagement and how to create it.

“A picture is worth a thousand words.” How often have you heard that hoary old classic? Well, I experienced it first hand this past week. … Read more

Facing facts: why we need to move beyond redundancy and find a new solution

A relative recently sent me the following summary of the 2011 US budget to help me understand the situation. I cannot vouch for the veracity … Read more

Appreciation, Appreciative Inquiry and Employee Engagement

Like good music a good quote makes you think and is something you can enjoy over and over again. This is a good – even … Read more

Talent Management versus Talent Development

I don't know about you, but I struggle with the term "talent management." Not because I don't understand the ideal, but because I am concerned … Read more