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 ...