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How do you seize the moment?

Dec 01, 2011 | 1

Here's some proof that visioning works to seize the moment.…

The Drop Down Technique for LinkedIn

Nov 24, 2011 | 1

New and not so new LinkedIn account holders sometimes have difficulty 'getting it' so here is a fail proof drop down technique to help optimize the experience.…

Eau de Narcissism

Nov 18, 2011 | 2

Have you ever had to deal with someone who makes you ill at ease to be in their presence or to even think about them? It could be the fragrance they're wearing..…

Turning Interns Into Employees

Nov 14, 2011 |  

We have all seen the unfortunate intern in the corner filing or shredding for an entire semester. Please don't do that... Or I'll have the professional development police issue you a ticket.…

FMLA — It’s not the Fix My Life Act

Nov 05, 2011 | 5

People do not care about the terms of employment and want exceptions to the rules. It's sad sometimes and sometimes it's abusive but what FMLA isn't is the Fix My Life Act.…

Corporate Kamikaze on the Rocks

Sep 18, 2011 | 3

Regardless of position or rank, self-awareness regarding individual ability, competencies and effectiveness are essential to being a constructive contributor and helping the machine move forward, right? Here's what happens when the troops think they're golden and the boss doesn't.…

WorkLeaks Have Fallout

Dec 05, 2010 |  

WikiLeaks is the equivalent of a mirror which reflects the opening of a national mouth and insertion of a Sasquatch sized foot in it. Right or wrong, whether you are cheering or cursing its discoveries and actions - there are important lessons to be gleaned and filtered down to the corporate and even mom and pop levels of business...…

10 Steps to Avoid Running an HR Dungeon of Doom

Oct 01, 2010 | 1

"Go to HR" - the three little words that strike fear and paranoia in the hearts and minds of most every employee. The most common response of "Oh #$%& what did I do?" is then followed by unbearable walk to the office accompanied by a host of symptoms like heart palpitations, watery or dry mouth, anxiety and gastrointestinal turmoil - usually completely unwarranted. If it happens in your workplace my HR professional friend *it's your fault* you're running HR Dungeon of Doom.…

The Pope as CEO is an HR Nightmare

Sep 19, 2010 | 3

This isn't about belief or lack thereof, it's an observation about a global organization with a leader that oversees about 1 billion people in addition to being a Head of State. In the US where we constantly refer to the EEOC, equality and transparency, there are about 68 million people who are under his leadership. If the Pope were the CEO of another organization that were for or nonprofit - other than religious, he would have been forced to resign, the subject of multiple investigations and litigation. The pope as CEO is an HR nightmare...…

Mother Teresa Didn’t Work in HR

Aug 18, 2010 | 12

I entered HR via recruiting, dissatisfied with the quality of candidates put before me to interview and having to pick my poison hoping it worked out because I would be held largely accountable for turnover. I had no aspirations of being Mother Theresa. If you do, please go into human services - or a convent, but not HR.…

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