My husband has recently set up the garage with a new workbench, tool storage, a mounted vice, and other power tools. The interesting thing has been the speed in which he has tackled the projects he dives into and, more importantly, how much more he enjoys working on the projects. It’s because he has the right tools, and they are all readily accessible. The same thing happens when you give the right software tools to people to do their jobs. read more »

There are several elements of Succession Planning that are changing in this new economy. The One Minute HR Consultant blog, provides a great look at keeping employees engaged when they’re forced to take up different roles or jobs lower in the hierarchy than they used to hold. read more »

Unfortunately, I found last week’s SAPHR 2009 conference content uninspiring. The sessions were redundant, covered by so many other shows, including last year’s SAPHR show.

It’s a shame, because those people who did have to fight for their travel budget deserved a lot more. It makes you wonder what will happen to their budgeting for next year. Many people were frustrated. read more »

I just saw the best tip for 9-Box usage. I have often pushed the envelope with some people, urging them to visualize different data beyond the high potential and high performance traditional viewing. My favorite unique use is still plotting age on one axis and tenure on another, placing people into the appropriate squares to visually assess risk of retirement. read more »

Another worthy topic that spawned from Gary Hamel’s presentation at HCI Human Capital Summit this week is the creativity of our employees. This blog includes his ideas and topic, but is also woven with my own ideas inspired by him. Hamel challenges us to tap the creativity of our employees. We need to seek their ideas more often. read more »