Why does HR so often bear the brunt of blame for management problems? When a manager quakes at the thought of delivering tough feedback, HR becomes the scapegoat. When an employee is a poor fit for ...

One in four managers would prefer not to be people managers at all. Why the reluctance? Many of these managers found ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hiring and retention of employees are difficult for demographic reasons, I’ve argued in a series of articles on Forbes. But a ...

For years, one phrase has echoed through the halls of executive meetings and exit interviews alike: “People don’t leave companies. They leave managers.” It’s catchy. It’s easy to remember. It puts the ...

Saying Hutchinson is in a world of hurt in not being able to attract a good new city manager may be a bit strong but to say the least we're not in a good position. We're approaching three years since ...