Peter Cappelli

Peter Cappelli is HR Executive’s Talent Management columnist and a fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources. He is the George W. Taylor Professor of Management and director of the Center for Human Resources at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Trying to drive psychological safety higher? Why it may backfire for HR

Psychological safety is needed in creative situations, but in routine work, it can actually have negative consequences for an organization, writes columnist Peter Cappelli of The Wharton School.

Why we manage people so poorly—and what we can do about it

Many employers today are walking back management practices that have been successful—which could be a lasting mistake, writes Peter Cappelli.