Dec 18, 2017
The function of human resources departments has remained the same for over 100 years. That’s all about to change.
It is believed that the first human resources department was established by The National Cash Register Company in 1901 following a bitter strike. Then referred to as “personnel,” the new...
Dec 11, 2017
More and more studies are being released that reveal the challenges women face in the office, compared to men, extend well beyond pay differences. Whether it’s a man benefiting from small talk more than a woman, setting the office temperature based on an average male comfort level, or female leaders being...
Dec 4, 2017
What’s the secret behind successful companies these days? A strong sense of purpose is good for their business.
Starting and surviving in today’s economy is hard, but the companies that figure it out have something in common: the pursuit of purpose, alongside the pursuit of profit. A purpose mobilizes people in a...
Nov 27, 2017
There's been a lot of press recently around sexism in the workplace: a (in)famous Hollywood film production company, a taxi-industry disruptor, a TV News network...
The NY Times recently published a great article on GoDaddy's cultural shift and workplace inclusion strategy. GoDaddy has been recognized as being...
Nov 20, 2017
Believe it or not, a full quarter of employees don’t trust their employer. What’s more, the survey also found that only about half believe their employer is open and upfront with them.
This lack of trust is likely due to a lack of transparency in the workplace. Transparent leadership is the key to fostering a...