Nike uses a very unusual model for hiring and retaining people. I’ve heard it described by them as their “free agent” HR model (appropriately enough). I find it fascinating. I can’t help but think it is one of the reasons Nike is such a great company today. Here’s how it works.
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Why Don’t More Companies “Just Do HR” the Way Nike Does? They Should!!
March 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Career Hole-in-One
March 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I’m quite lucky, I have the profound honor of having Roy Parfitt as my father. His career was steeped in the early days of Silicon Valley in the 70’s where his ideas on how to respectfully treat employees revolutionized Human Resources. He is now retired, or as he likes to say “keeping my options open” [...]
Digging Out of the White Collar Depression
February 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
In my last post, I provided details of how job tenures are declining rapidly and how wages have dropped to their lowest point since the government began monitoring it. The new work environment is full of job change, lower salary and elimination of the safe passage to high pay from the obtainment of [...]
Campaign For Success
February 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This article was first published on CareerRocketeer in May 2009, then again last week on CareerRealism.com. It’s been popular and is a great introduction to the free webinar today on this very subject. Click here to register for the free webinar that starts at 11am PST / 2pm EST Unstuck 101: How a Career Campaign [...]
How Committed are You to the Outcome?
February 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Overcoming Discouragement: From Fired to Inspired to Hired
December 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The average job seeker takes about four months to land a job after searching for openings. During an economic downturn, finding a job becomes even more difficult and so discouragement is a common emotion. While the practical aspects of looking for a job present plenty of challenges, the emotional component cannot be ignored.
For some, the [...]
Farmer or Hunter: Which One Are You?
December 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Statistics indicate there are at least six unemployed Americans for every job [...]
Giving the Gratitude Attitude
December 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It is that time of year when appreciation, acknowledgment and gratitude comes forth in holiday cards, performance recognition, bonuses and the exchanging of gifts. Whether it be family, friends or colleagues, there are people from all groups in our lives who have positively impacted us in some way. This is a perfect time to acknowledge [...]
Reflect, Revise, Research, Reconnect & Recharge: Five steps to ensure your success in 2010
December 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
With the countdown to Christmas well and truly in progress I’d imagine that many of you are looking forward to a well-deserved holiday.
So many people go from one year to another without much thought to their goals and plans for the next 12 months. Most people spend more time on planning their holidays than they [...]
Polish Your Brand During the Holidays
December 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
There are many questions being asked this time of year about what is expected and/or appropriate actions towards professional peers and colleagues during the holidays. Do you give your boss a gift? Is it OK to bring baked goods to the office? Can I bring a date to the office party? How professional should I [...]
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