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 ...

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 ...

I recently had a conversation about a situation that reminded me of an often-neglected management problem. It involved a manager who wanted to be great friends with everyone, which on the face of it ...

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 ...