THE JOB OF A MANAGER

If you want a thing done well, do it yourself: An old proverb that has its place, but that place is most certainly not in management.  Managers earn their way by helping others get things done well - leveraging their competence across a number of subordinates who c... More »

Three Things To Remember When Onboarding Into A Smaller Organization

George Bradt

The same three things derail people onboarding into small companies as into large companies: poor fit, failure to deliver and an inability to deal with changes along the way. But the way to deal with those obstacles in smaller companies is different. More »

Trend Alert: 2013 Workforce/Workplace Forecast

Every year at about this time, The Herman Group issues its annual forecast. Due to the uncertainty of the resolution of economic challenges, employers are adopting a wait-and-see attitude. Also again, this year, we offer you our full forecast (longer than our usual aler... More »

Leading Organizations Today: Not for the Faint of Heart!

Thresette Briggs

When you hear the word “transformation”, what comes to your mind? A worm, that turns into a beautiful butterfly? An ugly duckling, that turns into a beautiful swan?  The common denominators in both situations are the words “turn” and “... More »

Money or Recognition? Which One Really Drives High Performance?

When it comes to employee engagement and recognition strategies, there is often debate about what drives high performance: money or recognition. More »