I’ve been thinking about specific steps I can take to address systemic racism and inequity. This will be a long-term effort for me, but I wanted to share some of the initial steps I’ll be taking on this journey. I’ve worked in the HR/Talent space for over two decades. During…

The world of work has been evolving slowly for decades. Legacy practice roots run deep in how we design work experiences and build people systems to support them. What if we designed work from the ground up today? Our workplaces are being transformed by COVID-19. Practices that have been scaling…

These are strange times. As a global community, we’re experiencing something that will shape our generation and steer our future in ways we can’t yet imagine. As a content creator, I’ve been wrestling with how to be supportive and additive during the crisis. It started with a Fast Company article I wrote back in February about how HR leaders are preparing for Coronavirus. The velocity of change outpaced a static blog post so my efforts evolved…

Today is the first anniversary of the 21st Century HR Podcast. Here’s an inside look at the show, metrics, tools, and what I’ve learned. — On February 5th, 2019, I launched a podcast on a whim. I wanted to add another dimension to a series exploring modern HR I was writing in Fast Company. I saw podcasting as a way to add more depth to stories beyond what could be illuminated in 1,000 words (scroll…

Behind every addict is a story. This is Kai’s. — What comes to mind when you picture an addict? What thoughts fill your head when you hear about the opioid epidemic? How distant are those thoughts from your day-to-day existence? Four years ago I lost my brother Kai, another casualty in the opioid epidemic. Before Kai’s death, I was blissfully…

What do you do? It’s a common question with uncommon answers. For most of my career my answer was pretty traditional. “I’m a recruiter.” “I’m a recruiting leader.” “I’m an HR executive.” My answer now? “It’s complicated.” Recently, I was speaking with a mentor, Bob Schwartz, about repositioning my business…

I was recently included as a “HR Influencer” by Workforce Magazine. It was a surprise and I’m grateful to be listed alongside many people I admire in the space. …

When was the last day you got a random thank you or public recognition for the impact you’ve had on someone’s life or career? How did that make you feel? Did it make you smile? Did it change your day? Most of us move through our lives at breakneck speed…

Thank you. Danke. Grazi. Have you ever taken a moment to reflect on your career? Not so much your work and accomplishments, but the people who played a role in shaping it. Some of them may be obvious — managers, mentors, peers. Some perhaps less obvious — authors, academics, activists…