If you’ve put off shopping for your coworkers this holiday season, you’re not alone. We’ve all had a few tries that end up being a swing and a miss. Gifts that get tossed aside and forgotten -- or that even provoke a few private snickers -- are a missed opportunity. … read more

A Supreme Court decision last week keeps in place a lower court ruling that Domino’s Pizza is obligated to provide a website accessible to disabled customers. The case, pitting the pizza chain against a blind customer, brings attention to the reality that disability accommodations are not just for physical spaces. Companies that provide online platforms must also meet the needs of disabled users. This is an important conversation governing the use of HR technology. … read more

As we arrive at the 2020s, evidence is growing that individuals find themselves wanting more than conventional notions of “success.” That’s leading to a collective reassignment of the “why” behind an enterprise. … read more

You’ll see the Big Five personality dimensions on display every day in the workplace. This video of an airport incident this week provides a great example of how both higher and lower levels of certain traits can be effective at times. … read more

The decision to make an offer of employment could be described as a leap of faith. Regardless of the position and the particulars of the workplace, the choice to hand over the keys is consequential. While a hard-working and talented employee is a considerable asset, a major concern for hiring managers isn’t solely focused on those plusses. It’s avoiding the proverbial bad apple who spoils the whole barrel. … read more