Bob Corlett | HR Examiner with John Sumser

The Rise of the Misfit Toys

On February 7, 2012, in Bob Corlett, Editorial Advisory Board, HRExaminer, by Bob Corlett

“Many successful executives have an embarrassing problem that’s becoming more painful by the day. Their hiring instincts are failing. And HR is fiddling while Rome burns.” – Bob Corlett

HRExaminer v3.01

On January 7, 2012, in Bob Corlett, Editorial Advisory Board, Heather Bussing, HR Influencers, HRExaminer, Weekly, by John Sumser

The Online Influence Edition ~ HR Examiner Weekly v3.01 January 7, 2012 If it Doesn’t Matter, It’s Not Influence by Heather Bussing I’m not drinking the algorithmic Kool-Aid of influence measurement. Influence is not something that can be accurately measured based on counting digital breadcrumbs on the internet. Read Now » Defining Influence 2012Defining influence [...]

Books As Influencers: Bob Corlett

On December 27, 2011, in Bob Corlett, Editorial Advisory Board, HRExaminer, by Heather Bussing

We asked our Editorial Advisory Board what books influenced their thinking this year. This week we will be publishing their responses. Here are Bob Corlett’s picks

Dealing with Toxic Employees

On September 6, 2011, in Bob Corlett, Editorial Advisory Board, HRExaminer, by Bob Corlett

When faced with toxic employees, most managers hesitate. Time races by as managers daydream about an orchestra of pianos falling on the toxic people's heads. But toxic people are like cockroaches – they can survive a nuclear blast.

HRExaminer v2.19

On May 13, 2011, in Bob Corlett, Claudia Faust, Dr. Todd Dewett, Editorial Advisory Board, Heather Bussing, HRExaminer, Kris Dunn, Mark McMillan, Weekly, by John Sumser

HR is full of confidential information, what you do with it is the focus of this week’s HRExaminer and Poll. Bob Corlett discusses what to do when your star employee leaves and John Sumser covers Influence Fatigue, Bersin Impact and HREvolution.

HRExam Poll: Comp Data Confidential

On May 11, 2011, in Bob Corlett, Dr. Todd Dewett, Editorial Advisory Board, Heather Bussing, HRExaminer, Kris Dunn, Marc Effron, by John Sumser

Among the critical and confidential chores that the HR executive must navigate, their broad access to employee and executive personal data (like pay) is one of the trickiest ethical environments. It’s only human to absorb some of the data in a personal way. How one handles this professionally is the difference between a powerful bit of organizational leverage and effective execution of the role.

They Resigned, Now What?

On May 9, 2011, in Bob Corlett, Editorial Advisory Board, HRExaminer, by Bob Corlett

When one of your top people resigns, your reptile brain goes into overdrive. Your cheeks flush, your mind swirls with emotions – anger, surprise, disappointment, maybe even embarrassment – and questions, always the questions. There are lots of ways for what comes next to go badly. But consider the possibility that a resignation is an opportunity.

HRExaminer v2.16

On April 22, 2011, in Bob Corlett, Editorial Advisory Board, Heather Bussing, HRExaminer, Weekly, by John Sumser

Why That New Metrics Initiative Will Destroy Your HR Career By Bob Corlett "If you are not steeped in metrics now, don't borrow them from some other organization. Instead, look at two or three things that consistently drive results in your organization (like hiring great people), and then start looking for ways you can have [...]

Why That New Metrics Initiative Will Destroy Your HR Career

On April 19, 2011, in Bob Corlett, Editorial Advisory Board, HRExaminer, by Bob Corlett

Bob Corlett returns to the HRExaminer Editorial Advisory Board. Bob has worked in staffing and consulting for over 25 years. He is the founder and President of Staffing Advisors, a retained search firm near Washington DC. He developed The Results-Based Hiring Process® and is one of Washington’s best known thought leaders on staffing and recruiting. Full Bio… [...]