When people lead it is natural I suppose to want to be recognized for that amazing accomplishment that occurred as they lead the team to victory. There is nothing wrong with this... Read more »

Unity - This is a word which creates a concept of ones.  Whenever there is a motley crowd opinions will differ.  But, if they behave as a cohesive force, that unity will... Read more »

When firing an employee, many companies today present a severance agreement, or a contract which usually states that the departing employee agrees not to press charges against the employer. On the other... Read more »

Effective employee performance management is the hallmark of any great manager or leader.  However, time and time again, we find managers and leaders whose performance management efforts are doomed from the start.... Read more »

The ban on same-sex marriage in California will continue, at least for now, after the California Supreme Court ruled on May 26, 2009 that Proposition 8 validly amended the state constitution to... Read more »

Do new employees feel welcome in your organization? Recent thinking in Human Resources places a greater importance on the experience of new employees during the first six months of employment. Like a... Read more »

The recently enacted economic stimulus bill, titled the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, includes a federal subsidy for group health plan coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 ("COBRA")... Read more »

2009 is shaping up to be a year of significant change in the ongoing debate over same-sex marriage.  In recent weeks same-sex marriage was legalized in Iowa, Vermont, and Sweden and pending... Read more »

If you happen to be a business fortunate enough to be hiring these days, how are you going about it? The first challenge in finding your next great hire is to find... Read more »