The Aristocracy of HR

Solutions at the Intersection of Life, Work and Technology

Human Performance Deserves More Than a Review

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The Game of Supremacy Chess

Have you ever won or enjoyed playing a game where the rules were not explained to you? Let’s try this another way, have you ever enjoyed a game where the people you were playing with started switching up the rules midgame leaving you at a disadvantage and them ahead?...

The Audacity of No Rebuttal

I am no stranger to a good debate. In fact, I quite enjoy a healthy conversation comprised of fact, experience and well-placed opinion every once and again. The operative word here is healthy and by healthy I mean all parties in the debate are allowed their...

Three Reasons Why Companies Should Provide a Pathway Back to Work for Moms

As we continue to explore all of the segments of diversity that deserve our attention, let me add another one to the ever-growing list. If you couldn't tell by the title - the segment I am speaking about is: Moms. Some of women are fortunate enough to be employed by...

Three Tips For Implementing Real-Time Diversity Conversations

Diversity is on the tip of everyone's tongues right now. The interesting thing about diversity is people generally give it attention at the 11th hour when missteps and poor practices have already done damage. If some new regulation calls for diversity and inclusion...

HR Technology Trends & Tips Series: High potentials vs. high performers: Success lies in knowing the difference

High potentials and high performers are not synonymous. By confusing the two we have set ourselves up for failure. While not an easy problem to solve, technology provides an opportunity to create success in our organizations. In any organization, employee development...

Are You Building a Culture or a CULTURE?

Building a culture should be founded on the principles of inspiring your employees to work towards a central purpose, values and vision that give life to your business goals. As you build your team, you should of course be mindful of those knowledge, skills, abilities...

Your Compatibility Issues Are Costing You Candidates

I've had enough! I love HR Technology- I really do! However, there are some vendors that aren't keeping up with the times and it is costing employers candidates and cash which isn't a good thing. More than once or twice in the past year, I have been contacted by...

My TEDxEast NYC Experience: Societal Perceptions

I had the honor and privilege of attending a regional TEDx East NYC talk here in New York City on Tuesday evening. The talk was on trade and innovation. There were three accomplished speakers on the roster and a room of professionals from various industries, walks of...

Communicating Effectively During a Layoff

While the economy seems to be on the mend, there are still many companies struggling to remain solvent. As such, companies that cannot find other ways to cutback are moving to layoff employees. This is never an easy time for employer or employee. No one wins in...

My Summer Digital Detox

HR Aristocrats, the time has come for your Czarina to take a break. At the top of the year I spoke a lot about "introspection and execution" (see here for that post) and I believe I have more than achieved that goal more than halfway into 2013. When you are a...

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