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This article is part of the Renegade Manifesto Series.
Too often, HR is mediocre.
We don’t want to upset the wrong people, so we color in the lines. We follow the rules. We play nice.
Renegade HR is a revolution. It’s time to step on a few toes and kick some ass!
Be a rockstar. Do amazing things.
Over the last few years, there’s been an explosion of information about how to manage a multigenerational workforce.
There have been countless articles, seminars and books on how to keep Generation Y (aka the Millennials) engaged, and how to help Baby Boomers and Gen-X employees work with them more effectively. I think that’s all a big waste of time. Keep reading…
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This article is part of the Renegade Manifesto Series.
In order to create HR programs that inspire people to do great things that drive your business, you need great data. Of course, not all data is created equal.
If you want to develop better programs, use your employees as guinea pigs. Keep reading…
Human resources is all about people, and today I’m asking you to help save a life.
Houku Katagiri (Hou-chan) is a 2-year boy who lives in Mitaka, Tokyo. His father works for my employer, EMC Corporation.
In October 2008, he had sudden heart failure and was diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy – an incurable disease that takes the lives of 50 percent of those afflicted within one year.
Hou-chan’s condition is serious, and a heart transplant is the only way to save his life.
Heart transplants for children are not permitted in Japan, where by law organ donors must be at least 15 years old. Hou-chan’s condition is deteriorating and he is currently hospitalized at Kyorin University Hospital. He needs a transplant operation as soon as possible.
Loma Linda University Hospital (located in the United States) will perform the life-saving surgery, but first Hou-chan’s family must secure the $1 million USD required to cover his estimated medical costs.
Learn what you can to help, and please help spread the word!
Frank Roche talks about Back-to-Basics HR, a refreshing, straight-forward approach to human resources. (30:39)
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This week, I’ll be launching a podcast series featuring free interviews and how-to’s about recruiting great people and inspiring them to do amazing things that drive your business.
In my first podcast, I’ll be speaking with Frank Roche from KnowHR about Back-to-Basics HR, a refreshing, straight-forward approach to human resources.
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The Fistful of Talent crew was kind enough to let me write a guest post for them on employee development.
A quick teaser:
Who drives employee development at your organization – the organization or the employee?
Many organizations have employee-driven development programs. These organizations provide employees with training and development opportunities, but expect employees to identify their development needs, initiate discussions with their manager, and seek out relevant opportunities
I think this approach is seriously flawed. To explain, let’s talk about kindergarten.
Head over to Fistful of Talent and check it out.
