Here is my semi-frequent reminder and pointer for blog readers that I also write a monthly column at Human Resource Executive Online called Inside HR Tech and that archives of which can be found here. As usual, the Inside HR Tech column is about, well, HR Tech, (sort of like I used to write about all the time on this blog), and it …
Steve Boese shares CHART OF THE DAY: Trends in Labor Force Participation
It’s been ages since I broke off a CHART OF THE DAY post and even longer since I talked about the Labor Force Participation Rate, so let’s remedy both of these situations in one shot. Courtesy of your pals at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, have a look at a recently published chart on participation, this one broken down …
Steve Boese shares #BenefitsConf Opening Message: Meet People Where They Are, Not Where You Want Them To Be
I am out at the 4th Annual Health & Benefits Leadership Conference for the next few days and will (if plans don’t get derailed because, well, Vegas), be sharing some ideas and highlights from the event, including at least one HR Happy Hour Show from the event. The opening keynote at the show was given by Alexandra Drane, Co-Founder of …
Steve Boese shares HRE Column: Rethinking Talent and Technology
Here is my semi-frequent reminder and pointer for blog readers that I also write a monthly column at Human Resource Executive Online called Inside HR Tech and that archives of which can be found here. As usual, the Inside HR Tech column is about, well, HR Tech, (sort of like I used to write about all the time on this blog), and it …
Steve Boese says It’s after 5PM: Don’t you even THINK about replying to that email
Clearing out a bunch of ‘saved for later’ articles in my feed reader this past weekend and I came across this gem from our pals at the Washington Post – France may pass a law allowing people to ignore work emails at home. Here is all you need to know on this, (in case you couldn’t figure out the gist …
From All Star To Unemployed: How High Performance Can Be Fleeting
Lost in the shuffle of the recent NBA All Star Game and weekend and the trade deadline that passed last week, was a small bit of NBA news that many casual fans may have missed, or at least not paid it much attention. Here is the news that I am referring to: Boston Celtics release veteran forward David Lee, 32. …
The Cavaliers Fired The Best Coach In Their History, And What That Reminds Us About Talent
About two weeks or so ago, the NBA’s Cleveland LeBrons Cavaliers unceremoniously fired their head coach David Blatt. This was despite the team holding the Eastern Conference’s best record (at the time of Blatt’s sacking, the team was a stellar 30-11). Last year, in Blatt’s first season as head coach the team made it to the NBA finals, eventually losing …
Steve Boese shares PODCAST – #HRHappyHour 232 – Culture and Technology at Ultimate Software
This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, while Trish McFarlane was on assignment, Steve Boese welcomed Adam Rogers, CTO from Ultimate Software to the show. Ultimate is a leading provider of HCM technology that has grown over the years from a few people sharing office space in a law office, to an almost 3,000 person-strong organization supporting thousands of …
Why You Shouldn’t Send Business Emails On Sunday Night
I’m writing this post on a Sunday night as I often do. Probably 90% of the posts on this blog are written on the weekend or at night while I’m watching NBA games on League Pass. (Side note: I have totally bought in to the Kristaps Porzingis hype. If he does not turn out to be an All Star I …
Steve Boese talks HRE Column: What’s in store for HR tech in 2016
Here is my semi-frequent reminder and pointer for blog readers that I also write a monthly column at Human Resource Executive Online called Inside HR Tech and that archives of which can be found here. As usual, the Inside HR Tech column is about, well, HR Tech, (sort of like I used to write about all the time on this blog), and it …