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Kris Dunn

Kris Dunn - HR Pro blogging for community and ideas.

Interests: the nfl, the st. louis cardinals, all things related to the intersection of hr, technology and business results. in my spare time - the nba, the kc royals, and teaching my kids the crossover dribble.

Recent Activity

Google Ends Weekly "All-Hands" Meetings: Here's Why...

In case you missed it, Google has decided to stop holding a weekly "all-hands" meeting they call TGIF in response to leaks and the meetings being dominated by issues considered non-core to the business (my words, not theirs). I grabbed... Continue reading

Posted 13 hours ago at The HR Capitalist

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Video Interviewing: It's OK to Love It, Just Know S**t Will Probably Get Real...

It's hard not to like video interviewing solutions as an HR Pro or Hiring Leader. After all, what's better than seeing how someone communicates on a basic level with some simple questions before you invest your time to bring them... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at The HR Capitalist

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New Research Show Income Gaps Are (at least partly) Due to Working More Than 40 Hours Per Week...

Hat tip to my homeboy Tim Sackett on the research cite below. Sacks must have crazy email subscriptions and Google alerts to mine this gold. Cut and paste from Marginal Revolution appears below. That is a new paper by J.... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at The HR Capitalist

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The Tyranny of Accent Walls In Corporate America...

True story for a Monday morning. My wife said the following over the weekend: "I'm painting an accent wall in the bedroom." My response: "Are you ###ing kidding me?" She was kind of taken aback by the velocity of my... Continue reading

Posted Nov 11, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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Today at the Michigan Recruiters Conference: Influence and Negotiation in Recruiting...

I'm hitting both coasts of Michigan this week to share a stage with some of the best at the Michigan Recruiter's Conference. Crazy lineup of speakers - how's the saying go? If you're wondering who the weak one is, it's... Continue reading

Posted Nov 6, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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The Removal of McDonald's CHRO Underscores Increased Expectations of HR...

In case you missed it, I shared some thoughts on company romance for managers of people yesterday, with the firing of the CEO of McDonald's as the backdrop. On a related note, it was reported on Monday that the company's... Continue reading

Posted Nov 5, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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The 4 Rules of Office/Company Romance If You're a Manager of People (McDonalds CEO Version)...

Quick story from the Capitalist. It's early in my career, and there I am one night - trying to outwork what I don't know as a young professional. I'm in the office about 930pm (no one else there, humblebrag), doing... Continue reading

Posted Nov 4, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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9 Faces of HR Book Update: Is Salesforce Making Progress on Diversity Since Hiring a Chief Equality Officer?

One of the cool things about writing a book that does at least reasonably well is you start to get questions flowing in about the content you included. When I wrote The 9 Faces of HR, I alternated for a... Continue reading

Posted Oct 29, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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Budget Season: Do You Have Any Ideal on Labor Costs By Project/Service?

It's budget season for a lot of us, and in addition to revenue projections, one American pastime is alive and well in the budget process, even in 2020. Sandbagging! You know it's true. If you're a leader in the field,... Continue reading

Posted Oct 28, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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Is What I'm About To Say Going To Blow Up In My Face? A Simple Guide...

I know. You're a straight shooter. A truth teller. A no-BS kind of guy or gal. We love that about you. You do you. But based on your position in the middle of the political machine in which you operate,... Continue reading

Posted Oct 23, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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What We Can Learn From the Kohl's Response to the Amazon Crack Pipe...

Hi Capitalist Readers - I'm up at Fistful of Talent with some notes on what we can learn from the recent decision by retailer Kohl's to become a return center for Amazon. Here's a taste, hit this link to get... Continue reading

Posted Oct 21, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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The Movie "JOKER" is a Story about You, Me and Our Complete Lack of Empathy...

With all the workplace and school violence in our world over the last decade, I've picked up on a theme from a few deep thinkers - from students and employees alike. The chilling wisdom goes something like this: "I go... Continue reading

Posted Oct 16, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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Here's What Job Security/Being Untouchable/Arrogance as a Leader Looks Like...

If you've lucky, you've felt it at some point in your career. The swagger and incredible self-confidence that allows you to throw caution to the wind, confident you have the ability to provide for yourself and your family. "If you... Continue reading

Posted Oct 15, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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Amp Up Your Employment Brand Like Domino's...Or Maybe Not...

When it comes to attracting candidates to your employment brand, purpose matters. Candidates are increasingly seeking a sense of purpose in their work, so it makes sense to embed purpose in your values through connection to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)... Continue reading

Posted Oct 14, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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LEADERSHIP SIGNALS WEEK: Tilman Fertitta On Business Over Politics...

Capitalist Note: It's "Leadership Signals Week" here at the HR Capitalist, where I talk about things I've seen leaders communicate over the last couple of weeks that speak volumes about what they want their followers to think. Communication matters if... Continue reading

Posted Oct 10, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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How To Know If Your Defined-Benefit Pension Plan Is In Trouble...

I'm not an expert on pension plan funding. But if you're relying on a pension in retirement, you might want to take a look at what % of obligations are funded currently in your pension plan. Why would I say... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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Leadership Signals Week: Steph Curry Says "Bye" to an Unlikable Peer...

Capitalist Note: It's "Leadership Signals Week" here at the HR Capitalist, where I talk about things I've seen leaders communicate over the last couple of weeks that speak volumes about what they want their followers to think. Communication matters if... Continue reading

Posted Oct 8, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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LEADERSHIP SIGNALS WEEK: Elizabeth Warren Sends a Signal on Values...

Capitalist Note: It's "Leadership Signals Week" here at the HR Capitalist, where I talk about things I've seen leaders communicate over the last couple of weeks that speak volumes about what they want their followers to think. Communication matters if... Continue reading

Posted Oct 7, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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Emerging Skill for Leaders: Making All Feel Welcome & On Equal Ground...

I read this post recently by William Wiggins at Fistful of Talent on Transgenderism. It's a simple, insightful piece on being aware. Prior to reading William's post, I finished Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber by Mike Isaac. It's the... Continue reading

Posted Oct 2, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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Your Employment Brand (Once Done Right) Probably Needs Less Refreshing Than You Think...

Quick post today related to employment branding and HR marketing. The big thought is this: You get sick of your own stuff at a much more rapid pace than the marketplace does. Trust me, I'm somewhat of an expert related... Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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Must-Read: The Kaiser 2019 Employer Health Benefits Survey

It's not early October without the Kaiser Family Foundation releasing their 2019 Employer Health Benefits Survey. It's the best report of healthcare costs and trends available, and a must for any HR leader who wants to be knowledgeable about cost... Continue reading

Posted Sep 30, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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5 Questions With Sharlyn Lauby - Author of "Manager Onboarding: 5 Steps for Setting New Leaders Up for Success"....

Sharlyn Lauby is an author, writer, speaker and consultant. And a friend of mine! She is president of ITM Group Inc., a consulting firm which focuses on developing training solutions that engage and retain talent in the workplace. The company... Continue reading

Posted Sep 27, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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The 5 Ways You Intimidate People Without Directly Threatening Them...

I know - that post title feels ugly, dirty and any other identifier you want to put on it. But yet here we are - in the workplace, trying to do things the right way but under siege by the... Continue reading

Posted Sep 25, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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FLSA Games: Exempt Salary Threshold Moves from 23K to 35K...

Heads up, HR friends at all levels... Employees who make less than $35,568 are now eligible for overtime pay under a final rule issued today by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The new rate will take effect Jan. 1,... Continue reading

Posted Sep 24, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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Chick-fil-A: Observations from the Road About Talent and Culture...

I travel a lot for work. Over the last nine years, that's meant a bit of travel fatigue and recent attempts to reduce my total number of nights in hotel rooms. Reducing nights in hotel rooms generally means getting up... Continue reading

Posted Sep 23, 2019 at The HR Capitalist

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