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“Thank you for saving my life” … what every non-profit board member wants to hear
Most business leaders give back. They make financial donations, they volunteer, they serve on boards. I’m no different. I’ve been on a number of non-profit boards through the years. All the organizations I supported had missions focused on the development … Continue reading
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Memo to HR: Raise Your Hands!
Several times this year I’ve given the wrap-up keynote speech at HR conferences. This particular speech is titled, “HR Wake Up Call.” The message is simple: HR professionals have far more business savvy and leadership opportunities than they are given … Continue reading
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HR people doing business. Wait. What?
I’ve been to 14 HR-related conferences in the last 12 months, with one more to go. I’ve spoken at 10 of them, with one more to go. When I speak, my topic may vary but the foundational message is the … Continue reading
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Layoffs Planned? What’s An Employer Brand To Do?
Like most companies, you’ve focused a lot lately on your employer brand. Why? Because you are paying attention to data that does more than suggest that the tie you have to your employees is growing more tenuous by the day. … Continue reading
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Should Executives Embrace Social Media?
This was originally posted on the MonsterThinking blog on July 29, 2011 found here. As business leaders, we’ve always known our customers talk about their experience with us. Sometimes it’s good…sometimes, well, not so much. Ten years ago, heck, five … Continue reading
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China Gorman Joins RiseSmart Strategic Advisory Council
Former COO of SHRM and president of Lee Hecht Harrison and DBM says RiseSmart has “cracked the code” in outplacement solutions. SAN JOSE, Calif. (July 27, 2011) – RiseSmart, a leading provider of next-generation outplacement solutions, today announced that China … Continue reading
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Who cares about your candidates’ experiences?
Are the experiences job seekers and candidates have with your organization on the minds of anyone at the top of your house? Does anyone in your organization connect the dots between your corporate brand, employment brand and candidate experience? Paying … Continue reading
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Happy Anniversary!
Because I’m looking for a job I haven’t gotten personal (or controversial) on my blog. I’ve wanted to “curate” my digital footprint so that I don’t offend a potential employer or referral. But I’m going to be personal today. Really … Continue reading
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Memo to Baby Boomers: You Don’t Want to Lose Molly!
When you’re our age, sometimes it’s hard to remember. Actually, most times it’s easy to forget what it was like to be starting out, to be the kid on the team, to be one step behind, to feel awkward, not … Continue reading
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Two Sides of the Conference Coin
I had the great good fortune to attend two HR conferences last week: HRevolution in Atlanta and Bersin & Associates’ IMPACT: the Business of Talent in St. Petersburg, Florida. HRevolution was a one-day conference; IMPACT was a two and-a-half day … Continue reading
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