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Posts Tagged ‘Human Resources’

Focus On Retention Not Dropout Re-engagement

Jun 02, 2010 | Comments

The more I think about it the more I am convinced that the management principles of education and employment should be strategically aligned. From the LMS to motivation, acknowledgment of learning styles to flexibility and accountability to disciplinary action, school is preparation for the rest of life which is in large part WORK so what's the deal? Why is it so different and wouldn't a more seamless approach to the transition out into the real world be a heck of a lot better?…

Prezi on Attracting & Retaining Talent

Apr 28, 2010 | Comments

I promised the HR troops and people managers that attended my presentation yesterday at THE Conference that I would post the Prezi so they didn't have to take notes. …

The Job Fair and the Loch Ness Monster

Apr 17, 2010 | Comments

Is it that our fair citizenry, lost in the art of the job search, needs education to help gain employment because the landscape shifted under their feet since last time they looked? Have we made job search akin to searching for the Loch Ness Monster because we have complicated it with our newfangled ways? I went to teach, instead I learned.....…

THE Conference to Attend in 2010

Mar 17, 2010 | Comments

A team of us have been hard at work planning THE Conference, an event with professional development for everyone. This should be especially attractive to HR peeps who are feeling the pressure to get some exposure to other business disciplines. The best part? Anyone can afford it. The second best part? It ends with a networking mixer...…

Why Are You in Human Resources?

Feb 19, 2010 | Comments

Are you an enabler, histrionic, co-dependent, drama loving, human advocate, wanna save the masses kind of person? If so, you might think human resources would be a perfect fit for you professionally. In the end you'll only end up frazzled, frustrated, tired and defeated... The mission is to ensure the profitability of the company through the management of its human capital - not try to fix people...…

3 Things HR Can Do to Make a Difference

Jan 03, 2010 | Comments

International HR Executive Peter Lanc has interesting observations and thoughts to share on HR in the new decade. With experience in several industries, he brings unique perspective and a global view of the profession's areas of opportunity and provides 3 questions practitioners can ask themselves to change them to strengths. Here's Peter!…

HR Holiday Havoc

Dec 18, 2009 | Comments

Good old Abe Lincoln said, "You can please some of the people some of the time all of the people some of the time some of the people all of the time but you can never please all of the people all of the time." He must be rolling around in his grave in light of the holiday havoc in my town........…

In HR We Trust

Nov 07, 2009 | Comments

Human Resources, HQ for covert operations, the place where a small group of professionals sworn to corporate secrecy give blood on a daily basis to the mission in carefully orchestrated operations with the precision of a Swiss Army Knife. Their pledge to uphold truth and justice is pious and likened by some to the New World Order. Can it be trusted?…

HR Policy — Power Naps Rule

Oct 24, 2009 | Comments

You're at work and you begin to lose focus. The floor under your desk starts to look inviting. Sweet seductive sleep is calling your name. Your batteries need recharging. Your co-worker has a case of the crankies. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to suggest, "Hey Joe, why don't you go to the quiet room and take a power nap"? …

HR Haiku

Sep 13, 2009 | Comments

Sometimes you have a lot to say but you don't want to go on all day about it. Sometimes being succinct has advantages. Other times you want to discipline your thoughts and force them into constructive patterns. I think it has therapeutic effect. I commanded my mind to mold HR practitioner mumbo jumbo into 5-7-5 haiku to entertain you.…