Thought explorations and observations, mostly work (HR/people) related and what the end-results could be.
In some, I go deep into the rabbit hole, in others, I just point out there is a hole and provide an alternative spot to land on.

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The Job Mobility Myth?

Today’s workforce has internal career mobility on the mind, but are there myths mixed in with truths? Risks exist with taking action too soon or too late, so both need additional study. This is an exploration of what this means and its implications on workforce planning strategies.

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Empathy vs. Understanding Your Front-Line

Understanding employees can be overrated since it usually gets distilled as an academic exercise with little or no action. Empathy, however, especially for front-line employees, can be a huge unlock when personally experienced. Here are some examples.

Signs and Symptoms of Ivory Tower Thinking

So, we’ve been told that a janitor helped land a man on the moon, but let’s be real. Real life isn’t a feel-good movie. Companies need to start listening and improving actual work conditions for the front-line instead of handing them motivational posters.

Benchmarks: A Sign You’ve Been Sitting Too Long

I’m not a fan of benchmarks. There, I said it. It’s pretty odd saying this out loud considering how fascinated I am about data and insights. I believe I have good reasons though. Ten good reasons, to be exact, that I hope we can agree upon.

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How to Make Bad Managers

I’m not a chef and I certainly don’t play one on TV. What I can do though, is cook up one unappetizing recipe for terrible managers, expertly crafted using a mix of stale culture, self-serving behaviors, and undercooked training. Bon Appétit!

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Do You Have a Role Exit Strategy?

Recently, remote work, artificial intelligence, work-life balance, social governance, and others have influenced labor markets. If I had to pick one though, I’d say AI is the biggest. This means it’s probably time to plan for when your job role changes.