Dicey issues involving generational differences or misunderstandings surface at the most inopportune times. And if you thought that the combustible mix of Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen Xers and Millennials was tough enough, just wait: Generation 2020 is on its way.
I’ve been going to conferences for years. I have a reputation for being a discerning consumer of swag. Here are a few swag improvements that I would like to see at the upcoming HR Technology Conference.
The universe contains an absolute geometry. The Mayans knew it. The Sumerians knew it. J. Robert Oppenheimer knew it. Today’s scientists investigating fractals and the recursive nature of science know it.
Most HR departments are operating under huge budgetary constraints right now. This means that vendors and marketing companies are stuck trying to offer amazing products/services at the right price without undermining their future value in the marketplace.
August in Texas means something more than just hotter’n hell weather: It means football. I’m glad the NFL is back, but I’m even more excited about long Saturdays filled with college football games. The chance to spend time with friends, drinking beer and snarfing barbeque at tailgate parties before the game, is my idea of a great afternoon.
When it comes to leadership, I’m no fan of Seth Godin. Although he’s a marketing genius, he recently phoned in this awful blog post.
The time is nigh, my friends. The momentum has been building for the latest buzz word in the industry, “responsive design,” but hardly anyone is putting it to use. I think that’s partially because it goes against traditional web design practices, but mostly because it’s harder. It will just flat out take longer to design and develop responsive websites.
I’ve started several businesses myself and I’ve worked with hundreds of startups. I’ve learned a lot more than 10 things through those experiences … but who reads anymore? Here are the 10 things I thought of between playing with my daughter and feeding the dogs.