We are all difficult to someone
Once upon a time, I was on a Twitter chat (remember those?) and the moderator made the comment, “When managing difficult people, assume you are also difficult. Helps a lot to be humble.” And because I have a pathological need to weigh in on everything, I responded with: We are all difficult to someone. No matter how charming […]
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Scenario planning: the power of “what if” thinking
Note: A version of this post appeared on hrexecutive.com in July 2022. A good beginning makes a good end. Louis L’Amour As we have noted in previous columns, most organizations recognize the need for change, with much of that change being driven by the need to update policies, processes, and systems to support new ways […]
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Call it a comeback – facing change with self-awarenes
When Tiger Woods crashed his SUV in February 2021, it appeared that his golfing days were done. Despite having won the Masters in 2019, Woods’ future was already in question after having yet another back surgery in 2020, and the injuries sustained in this latest crash threatened whether Woods would be able to keep his […]
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The seeds of change: Preparing for transformation
Note: A version of this post first appeared on hrexecutive.com in March 2022. Imagine your organization is on the brink of explosive growth and is about to IPO. Everyone is excited about the opportunities the growth will bring, and activity is focused on ensuring Operations is ready to roll out to new markets. Sales and […]
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Transformation: Why it’s needed
Note: A version of this post originally appeared on hrexecutive.com in March 2022. When IA was approached about the possibility of contributing a monthly column to HR Executive Magazine, we knew exactly what topic we wanted to focus on – Transformation. In our work with complex organizations, we are familiar with their challenges in effecting […]
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The (career) path less taken
There has been a definite shift in the way work is done now. Traditional, static teams populated by people in traditional, static jobs are few and far between. In their place is a move towards a more liquid workforce – dynamic teams populated by people with skills that fit the work to be done rather than an […]
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Debunking the myths of self-service
Despite the overwhelming amount of HR technology available on the market today, many organizations are still resorting to manual intervention to run their business processes. Even companies that have invested in technology fail to leverage its full potential, with recent surveys suggesting that only 29% of organizations use at least three-quarters of their HR tech capabilities, and a whopping 40% using half […]
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Family drama and the nature of gratitude
Ah, Thanksgiving in America, where we gather together to eat too much food, watch too much football, and remember why we try to avoid talking to most of these people for the rest of the year. All right, maybe I’m exaggerating, but the reality is that several people actively dread this time of year. Too much drama, […]
Read MoreContract renegotiation tips
In this 12 minute video, Mark Stelzner shares reasons why you might need to renegotiate with your providers, how to prepare for the conversation, and what elements should be part of the discussion.
Read MoreStandard HR Processes
Ready to make some changes to your HR approach but don’t know where to start? We recommend you begin by mapping your current processes, starting with these more common HR processes.
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