Business Articles
Tim Toterhi, CHRO
(Toe-Ter-Rye)
Tim has over 20 years of management experience in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. He’s been quoted in publications such as Fast Company, Forbes, Fox Business News, and the HuffPost as well as profiled in the book, Magnificent Leadership.
How to Work for a Younger Boss
Millennials and Zillennials continue to infiltrate the workforce and navigate the corporate ladder just as Baby Boomers and some Gen-Xers begin to reevaluate the importance of a career in the work/life balance equation. As priorities shift, younger professionals...
The Importance of Operational & Organizational Due Diligence
In previous blogs, we discussed the case for HR involvement in M&A activity and what to do when you get the green light. This article will focus on two aspects of due diligence commonly not done well or at all: organizational and operational due diligence. Most...
You’re Involved in HR M&A. Now What?
The article HR’s Role in M&A built a case for HR’s inclusion in both due diligence and integration. But what do you do when you get the green light? While an optimally performing HR function can help ensure the buying organization performs a complete due diligence...
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HR’s Role in M&A
HR is often overlooked or underutilized during M&A projects. This article identifies reasons for the oversight, associated risks, and ways to change the paradigm. To realize the benefits forecasted during strategic planning, organizations have to do more than...
The Power of Delegation
A Leading Indicator of Managerial Success As an independent contributor, success stems from one’s efforts. Sometimes, you differentiate yourself from those in the same role by producing more at a faster pace. Other times, the quality and complexity of work are...
Is It Time to Quit Your Job?
Over the past 20 years as a CHRO and executive coach, I’ve noticed that the most successful people actively manage their careers. This goes beyond showcasing high performance and then actively lobbying for promotions and high-visibility projects. True “A-players”...
How To Reset After a Win
Success…even impending success can sometimes cloud focus. When your hustle starts to pay off and the plates seem to spin automatically, the “what’s next?” question can flood your senses with opportunities, distractions, and imaginary issues. If you find yourself...
Luck’s Role in Career Success
There are two types of luck. The kind you make and the kind that occasionally drops into your life. The latter can happen. You might snag a job at a scrappy start-up destined to become the next billion-dollar unicorn. Maybe you’ll ride the coattails of the generous,...
How to Stay Productive During the Holidays
As another year comes to a close, we look forward to some well-deserved rest and time off to celebrate with family and friends. Of course real-world obligations don’t disappear because the calendar is dotted with holidays. Bills arrive along with Christmas cards and...