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Workology

  • newHow The Right Risk Management Program Can Help Execs Make Decisions More Confidently
    Top executives in the U.S. earn over $100,000 a year on average. And it’s easy to see the reason for their high salaries. The job of an executive is, above all, about decisions. And at any...Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recrui…
    - 2 days ago, 22 Feb 21, 5:28pm -
  • Episode 268: What Learning & Talent Development Looks Like For a Remote Workforce
    As HR leaders, we’ve been having conversations about supporting remote workforces for some time now. While larger percentages of employees have been working from home over the past several years, the...Workology is the art and science of work, HR…
    - 6 days ago, 18 Feb 21, 9:31pm -
  • Change Management Resource Guide for HR Leaders
    As the spotlight shines a bit brighter on HR after a chaotic year, making sure that leaders can handle, process, and embrace change is essential. If we know one thing for certain, it’s that change...Workology is the art and science of work, HR an…
    - 8 days ago, 16 Feb 21, 2:26pm -
  • What You Need to Know About Collective Bargaining for Your HR Exam
    When you are studying for your SHRM or HRCI Certification, it’s important to have a basic understanding of topics like the union bargaining process. Collective bargaining is the process in which...Workology is the art and science of work, HR and…
    - 9 days ago, 15 Feb 21, 3:46pm -
  • Episode 267: Asynchronous Work & How Upwork Supports Black Employees
    Today’s podcast is part of a series on the Workology Podcast focused on the role and responsibilities of the Chief Human Resources Officer, or CHRO. The CHRO is an executive or C-level role that...Workology is the art and science of work, HR and…
    - 13 days ago, 11 Feb 21, 7:30pm -

HROS Case Studies

Dawn H. Burke Blog

  • WorkHuman Live Stream Coming w/ Trevor Noah
    If you like learning and development opportunities, staying in your pajamas and The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah – I’ve got something for you… I love sharing great learning opportunities with the TA/HR/Leadership community. Especially FREE ones.…
    - 5 May 20, 3:09pm -
  • THE HR FAMOUS PODCAST: E8 Video Work Meetings: Winning On ZOOM w guest, Dawn Burke
    You’re life has been taken over by Zoom. And I LOVE it! I’ve been using Zoom for years, and although I hate the circumstances we are under, I love that a whole lot of you have been pushed into the fantastic world of video conferencing. There are…
    - 21 Apr 20, 5:50pm -
  • THE HR FAMOUS PODCAST: E7 – COVID-19 + WORK FROM HOME (WFH) ADVICE WITH DAWN BURKE
    Hello All! Can’t think of a better way to get things re-rolling with the DBHR blog than to share a great podcast you NEED to follow. I had the great pleasure of co-hosting a few episodes with my palls (see below), that share some tips on how we all…
    - 9 Apr 20, 6:53pm -
  • Cultures of Appreciation Require Training The “Giver”
    At the Workhuman Conference, SVP, Derek Irvine shared an incredible stat. When asked “what is the one thing you would change in your organization’s culture,” data from their recognition software stated: Foster A Culture of Appreciation. Of cour…
    - 19 Mar 19, 3:02pm -
  • Best way to celebrate International Women’s Day, Quit Saying Your Sorry
    I am a woman. I’ve navigated a successful HR career. I’ve lead HR Boards. I’ve helped create award-winning workplaces. I’ve spoken internationally on HR/Leadership topics. And, I still have the habit of saying sorry when it’s not warranted.…
    - 8 Mar 19, 4:35pm -
  • Did You Forget Employee Appreciation Day?! How to Make Thanks A Ritual
    Every first Friday in March is the unofficially observed employee appreciation day. You forgot, didn’t you. I’ve got a secret to share. If you make “thanks” a part of your…I don’t know… everyday leadership practice, it is ok if you acci…
    - 4 Mar 19, 3:30pm -

Micheal Vandervort

  • 1500 Shows on DriveThruHR, wtf?
    Here is a list of the ten of the world’s most endangered animals. Javan Rhinoceros…Vaquita. Mountain gorillas. …Tigers. …Asian elephants. …Orangutans. …Leatherback sea turtles. …Snow leopards. Your odds of seeing any or all of these ani…
    - 30 Sep 20, 10:42pm -
  • All the Feels
    I overslept today and missed my 6:05 am flight out of Greensboro. I was honestly exhausted and the extra sleep was nice. The next flight doesn’t leave until 11:20 AM which means that I have some time to share a few thoughts from the past week. My m…
    - 5 Jul 20, 12:33pm -
  • What a year
    It’s been one year since I wrote my last post on this blog. That is hard to believe. My motivation to do more writing still is lacking. That is all.The post What a year appeared first on Michael VanDervort.
    - 25 May 20, 5:10pm -
  • Caregiving and Work
    I’m in Florida dealing with elder care issues this week. If you are looking for something to add to your employee offerings, talking to people about the realities of elder care in today’s society and offering some benefits seems like a ripe oppor…
    - 24 May 19, 3:10pm -
  • HR Florida, Celebrating 40 Years!
    HR Florida, Celebrating 40 Years! Did you know that HR Florida is celebrating their 40th-anniversary event in Orlando next week?  It’s not too late to register.  That’s amazing.   I’m a huge fan of HR Florida, the state chapter for SHRM. …
    - 22 Aug 18, 4:20pm -
  • The #SHRM18 Podcast Extravaganza @DriveThruHR
    Meeting the #SHRM18 Bloggers via #DTHR Podcast (part two) Podcast sponsored by CUE Inc.  and ClearCompany On February 16th, I had an idea.  In fact, I posted on the wall of a Facebook group that SHRM created for the members of the social media team…
    - 14 Jun 18, 9:31pm -

Arcadia HR Solutions

  • What I’m Working on Wednesday – Launch – Updated My HR Expert Site
    One of our most popular services, especially during the last year, is our HR hotline, My HR Expert. The hotline is a service that I have offered off and on since the inception of the business, but really built a full service offering around in late 2…
    - 7 days ago, 17 Feb 21, 2:00pm -
  • What I’m Working on Wednesday – Onboarding Day One
    As with every season in the past and those to come, the Dodgers welcomed a new player during the delayed start of spring training – and there is no doubt that Mookie Betts had an incredible impact during his first season with the team, Covid and al…
    - 14 days ago, 10 Feb 21, 2:00pm -
  • What I’m Working on Wednesday- Creating a Recruiting Intake Process
    We celebrate that small businesses are able to work uniquely because they are often not held down by processes. In fact, small business leaders are usually encouraged to make changes as they see fit to get the job done. The upside is a small business…
    - 21 days ago, 3 Feb 21, 2:00pm -
  • What I’m Working on Wednesday – Facilitating Difficult Conversations
    Confrontation. I have learned it is a cultural thing. Some cultures naturally are more comfortable with confrontation than others. Those who are more comfortable typically do not see it as confrontation at all. Those who are less comfortable avoid it…
    - 28 days ago, 27 Jan 21, 2:00pm -
  • What I’m Working on Wednesday – Employee Engagement
    One of the more fun and sometimes challenging parts of working with small businesses is finding ways to have strategic level HR programs when there is no budget or extra resources for technology or an outside vendor. Our team has scoured the universe…
    - 35 days ago, 20 Jan 21, 2:00pm -

Robin Schooling Blog

  • When “Everyone” is an Online Celebrity
    Six years ago, an eternity in HR years , there was a topic I presented via keynote and general sessions at several HR conferences around the country:  “Lessons from Hollywood: HR and Pop Culture.” The gist of the content was that we, as HR profe…
    - 34 days ago, 21 Jan 21, 3:24pm -
  • And Thus, 2020, I Bid You Adieu

    - 55 days ago, 31 Dec 20, 1:45pm -
  • Work in HR? It’s Time to FIGHT for Workers’ Rights.
    There’s a peculiar mindset amongst far too many HR practitioners. Due to their fervent and often all-consuming desire to be considered “business partners,” they’ve adopted a capitalist perspective that places them somewhere on the spectrum be…
    - 9 Nov 20, 1:39pm -
  • Why You Got 99 (%) Problems in your Organization
    If there’s one aspect of organizational dynamics that chaps my hide it’s the elitism that naturally surfaces due to the structural settings inherent in corporate hierarchies. In our capitalist power-network we have several specific classes: the b…
    - 22 Oct 20, 12:50pm -
  • Sleeping with the Enemy: When HR and Payroll Make the Worst Bedfellows
    A dear friend is starting a new job today as an HR Manager – joining a company with ~300 employees. It’s a cool opportunity with a cool company and she’ll be doing all the typical human resources stuff – workforce planning and recruiting, tot…
    - 12 Oct 20, 2:54pm -

HR Tech Girl

  • Recruitment Yarns: Learn|Share|Thrive | Collaborate
    Last year I attended Recruitment Yarns. This is not my usual forum, so I had to think whether my attendance would add value to my own learning as well as my understanding of recruitment industry. But I can confirm that it did both of those things. So…
    - 2 Sep 19, 11:23am -
  • Experience Design and Persistence: The key ingredients for HR Tech implementations
    At a recent HR Leadership roundtable, amongst some really great company, wine tasting and in cold pouring rain, the topic was certainly hot “What does it take to go on a HR Technology journey?” Is it just great technology, AI, Data, Mobile first,…
    - 31 Aug 19, 9:02am -
  • Visible | Accountable | Sustainable: Performance & Talent Management
    Has performance management really changed that much since World War I? I would have to say Yes, but not because of the new fads making headlines. The companies and leaders that have successfully led people towards a shared purpose will beg to differ…
    - 19 Mar 18, 6:23am -
  • Is BYOS the next frontier for #HRTech?
    The words BYOD are no longer new to anyone. In fact with most companies allowing, encouraging and providing support for various devices, it is now expected that most employees will bring one or more devices to work and use them for work. However, wha…
    - 28 Jan 18, 9:30am -
  • AI for Dummies
    What is it? Artificial Intelligence, as wiki describes it, is “any device that perceives its environment and takes actions that maximize its chance of success at some goal.” It goes on to provide other definitions, but I like this derivation “a…
    - 8 Jan 18, 8:15am -
  • Pre-hire Assessments Redefined
    Wow, that turned out to be the wrong person for the job! Felt this way after recruiting someone you hired recently? I have and I know I am not alone. This happens more often than it should in the hiring process. Most companies make candidates go thro…
    - 7 Dec 17, 10:48pm -

PeopleGoal Blog

  • Training Materials: PeopleGoal
    A fully interactive training guide for PeopleGoal covering basic employee activities, manager activities and administration activities.
    - 22 Apr 15, 12:00am -
  • Employee engagement ideas 2015
    Engaged employees can form high performing teams and high performing teams lead organizations to outperform their goals in comparison to companies with low employee engagement.
    - 16 Feb 15, 12:00am -
  • Workplace Trends 2015: The year of collaboration
    The workplace trends in 2015 are changing towards a culture of collaboration. Employees are no longer want to be told what to do but they can use their ideas to solve problems. Millennial managers approach is to listen, understand and promote team wo…
    - 15 Feb 15, 12:00am -
  • Employee engagement: The secret recipe
    Organizations with high employee engagement are more likely to outperform those with low employee engagement because engaged employees are more committed and motivated to their work.
    - 16 Jul 14, 12:00am -
  • A case for continuous and connected employee performance management
    PeopleGoal connects goals, feedback and reviews in a unique way. At the beginning of the performance cycle employees set goals and explain how they plan to complete those goals. Employees set dates by when they have to complete their goals and link t…
    - 19 May 14, 12:00am -
  • The 10 Best Places To Work For in the past 5 years
    Creating a great workplace can increase your ROI as a company. According to Great Places to Work the Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For provide more than 2x the return to shareholders of companies not on the list. We take a look at the Top 10 fro…
    - 18 Mar 14, 12:00am -

The Savage Truth

  • newThinking about starting your own Recruitment Agency?
    You are thinking about starting your own recruitment agency? It could be exactly the right time. Huge opportunity. (Read how my Agency start-ups worked after a recession!) But you need a plan! And lots of moving parts can go wrong. Many who try are i…
    - 15 hours ago, 23 Feb 21, 7:37pm -
  • newRecruitment Agencies see massive job bounce-back!
    We all know what happened to Recruitment demand from March onwards last year. It was disastrous. In Australia and New Zealand at least, we have seen massive improvements. Many Agencies are in growth mode. Anecdotally, despite everything, pipelines we…
    - 2 days ago, 22 Feb 21, 6:58pm -
  • If this is you, get out of recruitment now!
    This is so important. Do you think you are a ‘good recruiter‘, when in fact you are only average? Do you think, having survived the Covid debacle, you will rise phoenix-like from the ashes and fly ever upwards? It doesn’t matter where you work,…
    - 9 days ago, 15 Feb 21, 6:57pm -
  • Driving growth in the Recruitment recovery. A Webcast Masterclass
    Back by popular demand! The ‘THRIVE’ Webcast is available to stream for the month of February with an ALL-NEW final Q&A session. In late 2020 Greg and Chris Savage delivered a three-part web series to help agencies owners to seize the opportuniti…
    - 15 days ago, 9 Feb 21, 6:35pm -
  • Are you a sad, mad, ‘Recruiting Tragic’?
    What is a ‘recruiting tragic’? A ‘recruiting tragic’ is a person who can’t help bringing most things in life back to… recruiting….or recruitment… or recruiters. I admit to being guilty. I know many others in the sad club. We don’t w…
    - 16 days ago, 8 Feb 21, 7:42pm -
  • This new Recruitment Trend will hurt you!
    The topic that launched a thousand blogs. How will recruitment change post-covid? A lot of gloomy predictions. And some overly dramatic ones. So here is mine. Not ‘post-covid’, because when is that going to be? But certainly 2021 It is happening…
    - 23 days ago, 1 Feb 21, 7:17pm -

HR Ringleader

  • Fear and Chaos: Taking Action at Work
    Ten years ago, I wrote an article called Nothing Should Trump Personal Accountability. Back then, I was thinking about ways to reduce fear at work.  Since then, a lot has changed. Our world seems more on edge than ever.  We’re in the middle of…
    - 48 days ago, 7 Jan 21, 6:26pm -
  • 4 Ways to To Engage Remote Workers
    *From the dusty archives….and applies today, now more than ever… I woke up this morning and as I settled into my chair, cup of coffee in hand, I realized that I could not see my back yard through the fog.  It was moments before daybreak and I co…
    - 58 days ago, 28 Dec 20, 12:31pm -
  • Promoting Positive Friction in the Workplace
    Ready for some HR buzzword analysis? For the past couple years, phrases like frictionless HR, frictionless candidate experience and frictionless employee experience have come into fashion.  And like many buzzwords or catch phrases, HR and busine…
    - 83 days ago, 3 Dec 20, 5:06pm -
  • Innovation In HR Technology 2021: Oracle HCM Cloud
    *Guest post by Steve Boese* Over the summer months we at H3 HR Advisors have spent many hours attending virtual HR and HCM events, having countless Zoom calls with HR technology solution providers and doing our best to keep on top of all the developm…
    - 100 days ago, 16 Nov 20, 4:44pm -
  • Overcoming Dissidence in Your Leadership Inner Circle
    *Updated article* What does a leader do when he/she can’t rely on their inner circle? What happens when members of that inner circle outright oppose the leader or at least, through their actions and in-actions, act contrary to the leader’s intent…
    - 13 Aug 20, 2:21pm -
  • HR Happy Hour WORK BREAK! #35
    Time for your WORK BREAK! with me and Steve Boese. Today we talk about Juneteenth and the purpose of celebration.  We also reminisce about our experience at Gettysburg with The Conference Board ten years ago.  Steve shares some fashion news and Tri…
    - 13 Aug 20, 7:17am -

People Equation

  • newDevelop Leaders by Loaning Your Belief
    “Me? A leader? No way. Not interested.” If you’ve ever entered into this kind of conversation with someone you believe has leadership potential, you’re not alone. According Harvard Business Review, many employees resist enrollment in formal l…
    - 2 days ago, 22 Feb 21, 11:30am -
  • Leadership Development in Everyday Workplace Situations
    When you move on to your next opportunity, who will you leave in your place? Will it be one successor who has been carefully groomed to fill your specific job title? Or will you depart having developed the capabilities of as many people as possible?…
    - 9 days ago, 15 Feb 21, 11:30am -
  • 6 Reasons You Might Be Setting a Poor Example for Your Team
    Young kids speak the truth, as anyone who’s ever been called out by a preschooler can tell you. I’ll never forget the time my three-year-old son looked at me with his innocent, big brown eyes and said, “Mama, you told me that’s a bad word. Ho…
    - 16 days ago, 8 Feb 21, 11:30am -
  • Leadership by Ranting is No Way to Inspire People
    It’s tough to respect a leader who’s always losing his cool. Case in point: during college, I worked in a family-owned Italian restaurant whose proprietor had a fiery, larger-than-life personality. When he was frustrated, ‘Tony” was prone to…
    - 23 days ago, 1 Feb 21, 11:45am -
  • Colleague in Pain? What Leaders Should – and Shouldn’t – Say
    We recently marked the one-year anniversary of the global pandemic’s arrival in our country. One constant for the past 12 months has been this: everyone has suffered. In my conversations with clients, it’s become apparent that leaders are often t…
    - 27 days ago, 28 Jan 21, 4:15pm -
  • What Savvy Networkers Know
    My definition of networking is: “the purpose of networking is to connect people who have a mutual interest in developing a business relationship or assisting one another”. So with that framework in mind, I invite you to consider the following ide…
    - 30 Jul 20, 11:03am -

The Tim Sackett Project

  • newThe Single Most Desired Trait Employers Want: Being an Adult!
    Don’t buy into the hype! “Oh, just do what you love!” That’s not being an adult, that’s being a moron! Just do what makes you happy! No, that’s what a child does. “Tim, we just want to hire some ‘adults’!” … Continue reading →
    - 20 hours ago, 23 Feb 21, 1:55pm -
  • newBuild the Perfect Recruiting Stack for a Hybrid World!
    Talent acquisition has a major problem looming just over the horizon: Executives are preparing for business to accelerate in the near future and part of their plan is that talent acquisition professionals will be able to turn hiring on like a lig…
    - 2 days ago, 22 Feb 21, 1:55pm -
  • What was the hardest manual labor job I’ve ever had?
    I was a “Picker” for a large supermarket chain in their warehouse on the second shift. What’s a “Picker”? I Picker was a position that would take an order from one of the grocery stores that used our warehouse, and … Continue reading →
    - 5 days ago, 19 Feb 21, 1:55pm -
  • Netflix Inclusion Report & @hirevue Facial Recognition #HRFamous
    On episode 50 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together once again to discuss Netflix’s 2021 inclusion report, facial recognition software in interviewing, and the scam ps…
    - 6 days ago, 18 Feb 21, 1:55pm -
  • Maybe, involving everyone, isn’t the answer!
    There is an African Proverb that says: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”  It’s the paradox we face as leaders right now. We are forced to move fast because the … Continue reading →
    - 7 days ago, 17 Feb 21, 1:55pm -
  • The Lies We Tell in HR and Talent Acquisition!
    Everyone lies, right? I mean a little. Not bad lies. It’s like the lies we tell those we love to not hurt their feelings, or we believe the lie we are telling is really a victimless crime. You know the … Continue reading →
    - 9 days ago, 15 Feb 21, 1:55pm -

Bullseye Recruiting

  • 10 Things Employers Are Looking for in Salespeople During this Pandemic
    To put it mildly, 2020 is not a good year…in fact it is a catastrophically bad year in so many ways. In the business world, there are a few people in niche industries who are excelling and doing extremely well […]
    - 21 Jul 20, 9:38pm -
  • Time for Grace
    In times like this, we are all suffering. Some are suffering more than others, but we all are dealing with something. It is easy to forget about others as we have feelings of being overwhelmed with the disruption of our […]
    - 6 Apr 20, 7:46pm -
  • The Silver Lining
    In times like this, it is easy to see the negative in situations. At this point, most Americans are living in places with either statewide “shelter at home” orders or at least have orders implemented in parts of the state in […]
    - 31 Mar 20, 7:53pm -
  • Unprecedented. Adjusting to the NEW Normal
    On Thursday of last week (3/12/2020) I was working but I was very distracted.  While trying to source candidates for one of my clients, I had CNN on in the background.  I had this eerie feeling just like I did […]
    - 16 Mar 20, 12:00am -
  • Because They DON’T F@#KING EXIST!!
    So are you having some trouble recruiting talent this year? Has the recruiting process been exhausting? Has your role been open much longer than you wanted it to be open? Isn’t it enough that the job postings aren’t working anymore? […]
    - 13 Dec 19, 8:40pm -
  • “GHOSTING” HAS TO STOP NOW!- NO ONE WINS
    I had never heard the term “ghosting” until this year.  I mean it isn’t a brand new term. It is a topic and word that has been discussed in the workplace for several years now.  I just never thought I WOULD EXPERIENCE […]
    - 21 Aug 18, 2:53pm -

HR Cloud

Women of HR

  • A Career Brick Wall or A Window of Opportunity?
    Sometimes things happen in life that are simply unexpected, unfair, and come from out of the blue and smack you in the face like you were never expecting it.  That happened to me this past January.  I had a great career for almost two decades consu…
    - 23 Jul 20, 1:00pm -
  • It’s Your Destiny… Take Control
    I’ve been away from Women of HR for a while.  It was never my intention to let this platform go into hiatus, but as we all know life happens and best intentions are sometimes eclipsed by the realities of life.  But nevertheless, I’m back with t…
    - 9 Mar 20, 1:11pm -
  • The Science is Simple: Women on the Rise
    With my team at Messina Staffing in Chicago, I’ve had the pleasure of connecting many talented women with wonderful jobs in science, technology, and engineering. Today, I see women rising everywhere I look, and the opportunities are only increasing…
    - 26 Nov 19, 11:00am -
  • A Cautionary Tale: Amazon’s Experiment with AI in Hiring
    While the search for true human-level computing power is still elusive, the targeted use of artificial intelligence is currently transforming individual lives and entire industries. From intelligent sourcing and automatic ordering optimizing supply c…
    - 19 Nov 19, 11:00am -
  • 5 Ways To Use Empathy to Become An Effective HR Leader
    “You can only understand people if you feel them in yourself.” – John Steinbeck A couple of years ago I remember asking the CHRO of the company I employed at about what he thought was the most important characteristic an HR leader should posses…
    - 12 Nov 19, 11:00am -
  • The New Digital Human Workplace #HRTechConf
    The 2019 version of the HR Technology Conference and Exposition wrapped up about a week and a half ago, and as always it was a world class showcase of HR technology solutions, ideas, and trends in the space.  It’s a show that I wish every human re…
    - 15 Oct 19, 3:42pm -

HR Examiner

  • HRExaminer v12.08
    Almost all security problems, intentional or otherwise, come from people. This is the first in a two-part series from John Sumser about making security a part of the HR agenda. Why Focus Your HR Department on Security? John Sumser covers the fut…
    - 5 days ago, 19 Feb 21, 5:00pm -
  • Why Focus Your HR Department on Security? Part II
    John Sumser concludes his two-part series on making security a part of the HR agenda. John covers the future of security issues, building an internal security center of excellence in the HR department, and all the specifics for getting started with y…
    - 5 days ago, 19 Feb 21, 12:01pm -
  • Why Focus Your HR Department on Security?
    Almost all security problems, intentional or otherwise, come from people. This is the first in a two-part series about making security a part of the HR agenda.The post Why Focus Your HR Department on Security? first appeared on HR Examiner.
    - 6 days ago, 18 Feb 21, 10:09pm -
  • A Surprisingly Happy Encounter with Shawn Achor
    “Achor’s talk was powerful precisely because it melded easy-to-understand ideas with scientific research. By the end of the talk, the audience was charged up, the social media pipelines were full of positivity, and contagious smiling was on displ…
    - 7 days ago, 17 Feb 21, 8:28pm -
  • Hands-on experience cleaning data produces great wisdom
    “In the process of cleaning the data, great discoveries are made about the nature of the investigation. We learn the imperfections of our questions and the things that the data sources want to tell us. Hands-on experience cleaning the data produces…
    - 8 days ago, 16 Feb 21, 12:04pm -
  • Defining Value in HR Data
    John Sumser steps back from the algorithms and sexy AI sales speak to define the value of HR data at its core.The post Defining Value in HR Data first appeared on HR Examiner.
    - 9 days ago, 15 Feb 21, 3:16pm -

Minnesota Headhunter

  • Minnesota Tech, Startup, Engineering, Product And Software Jobs
    A few weeks ago after being asked a bunch of times, “who in the Minnesota tech scene is hiring?”, I put together a list of companies and posted it on my Minnesota IT Jobs page. I was surprised by how...
    - 12 days ago, 12 Feb 21, 4:35am -
  • Minnesota Recruiter Jobs
    The following have been added to the Minnesota Recruiter Jobs page by Minneapolis and St Paul employers. Click Minnesota Recruiters In Demand - Fall 2020 for the latest trends in Minnesota Recruiter hiring. Check out our regions new talent group...
    - 13 days ago, 11 Feb 21, 1:03am -
  • Minnesota Recruiter Jobs
    The following have been added to the Minnesota Recruiter Jobs page by Minneapolis and St Paul employers. Click Minnesota Recruiters In Demand - Fall 2020 for the latest trends in Minnesota Recruiter hiring. Check out our regions new talent group...
    - 14 days ago, 9 Feb 21, 10:50pm -
  • Minnesota Recruiter Jobs
    The following have been added to the Minnesota Recruiter Jobs page by Minneapolis and St Paul employers. Click Minnesota Recruiters In Demand - Fall 2020 for the latest trends in Minnesota Recruiter hiring. Check out our regions new talent group...
    - 25 days ago, 30 Jan 21, 12:56am -
  • Minnesota Recruiter Jobs
    The following have been added to the Minnesota Recruiter Jobs page by Minneapolis and St Paul employers. Click Minnesota Recruiters In Demand - Fall 2020 for the latest trends in Minnesota Recruiter hiring. Check out our regions new talent group...
    - 34 days ago, 21 Jan 21, 5:38pm -
  • Top 15 In-Demand Jobs in 2021
    The past two years one of the most frequently asked questions I have received is: What’s the hot job? In part I think a lot of people are starting to think what is next for them in their career and...
    - 36 days ago, 19 Jan 21, 8:28pm -

Fistful of Talent

  • Zoom Bathroom Breaks and Fake Commutes
    On episode 48 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn and Jessica Lee come together once again to discuss having to go to the bathroom during a video call, fake commute routines, and what…
    - 5 days ago, 19 Feb 21, 3:27pm -
  • Are You a Loyal Employee?
    Does anyone really know what the hell it means to be “loyal” as an employee? A lot of executives when asked to describe the perfect employee or hire will constantly use this trait, “loyalty”. “I want a person who is loyal!” The number two…
    - 7 days ago, 17 Feb 21, 2:32pm -
  • THE HR FAMOUS PODCAST: Let’s Argue About Whether Reference Checks Matter!
    On episode 49 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn and Jessica Lee come together once again to discuss the importance of reference checks and a $15 minimum wage. Listen below (click this link if yo…
    - 12 days ago, 12 Feb 21, 1:10pm -
  • What Your Recruiters Should Do When a Hiring Manager Doesn’t Want to Interview Submitted Candidates
    Let’s talk about hiring managers. The good kind, the bad kind, and everything in between. Your recruiters do good work. Let’s assume that. Also, let’s assume that on the req in question, they’ve done good work and submitted candidates that th…
    - 13 days ago, 11 Feb 21, 5:08pm -
  • What is your Talent Narrative?
    Your talent narrative is your talent story. When you, or your CEO, or a hiring manager, sit in front of a candidate from entry-level, low-skill, to a c-suite position, what narrative are you sharing? Is it the same for all levels, does it adjust base…
    - 14 days ago, 10 Feb 21, 3:28pm -
  • Succession Done Right: Amazon Finally Gets to Day 2!
    For those who don’t get the reference, Amazon’s founder and soon to be former CEO, Jeff Bezos (the richest dude in the world, even after a divorce) often sites his most held belief that he and his employees should always act like every day is Day…
    - 20 days ago, 4 Feb 21, 4:13pm -

Josh Bersin Blog

  • Feeling Burned Out? We All Are. Why This Is A New (And Old) Problem
    Burnout is one of the biggest topics in the new world of work. In fact, it’s almost a fad to talk about it. People are tired, we have “zoom fatigue,” and last year the World Health Organization...Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advi…
    - 8 days ago, 16 Feb 21, 9:39pm -
  • Elevating Equity and Diversity: The Challenge Of The Decade
    This week we launch a year-long study of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in business and the results are disappointing. After billions of dollars invested in DEI training, tools,...Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory…
    - 13 days ago, 11 Feb 21, 1:41pm -
  • The Massive Market Impact of Microsoft Viva
    Today Microsoft introduced an offering that is likely to transform the market for enterprise software: Microsoft Viva, a digital platform built on Microsoft 365 designed for the Employee Experience....Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advis…
    - 20 days ago, 4 Feb 21, 2:02pm -
  • Workday Throws Down The Gauntlet On Employee Engagement: Acquisition of Peakon
    The market for employee surveys, feedback, and engagement tools is massive and it just got bigger. Workday announced plans to acquire Peakon, an enterprise-grade employee survey and feedback company,...Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advi…
    - 27 days ago, 28 Jan 21, 2:02pm -
  • Excellence In Employee Experience: What Works? Join The Crusade.
    Help us find the answers!  Employee experience is a red hot topic.  While many organizations are striving to become “irresistible” to employees, it’s important to know what’s hype and what...Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Adv…
    - 33 days ago, 22 Jan 21, 9:24pm -
  • The Crusade For Employee Experience: How Did We Get Here?
    Employee Experience has become a crusade. Every HR and IT department is focused on it, and the marketplace has exploded. In fact, if you total up the tools spent on surveys, feedback, case...Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Servic…
    - 36 days ago, 19 Jan 21, 3:11pm -

Your HR Buddy

  • Candidate Engagement and Talent Attraction Through Videos
    Job seekers are no different than consumers who would want to take look at a product/service and read through reviews, see demos or try out a product before making a decision to purchase. The more relevant information online for customers to read thr…
    - 4 Feb 20, 11:06pm -
  • Employer Branding Journey at Qualtrics – Challenges and Big Wins
    Starting off your Employer Branding efforts from scratch can be very exciting and challenging at the same time. From convincing your leadership team to getting their consistent buy-in and having your employees to be the talent brand army and voice of…
    - 10 Dec 19, 3:02am -
  • Employer Branding on a Budget – How to start small and scale 
    Employer branding is much more than posting pictures of fun Fridays at work. Employers of any size have realized this by now that having the right strategy with great buy-in from the leadership team and the support of their employee community to ampl…
    - 11 Nov 19, 1:58am -
  • 5 Steps to Building a Strategic Employer Brand
    To build a strong employer brand, there are several steps you should take! Employers who had a strategic strategy at the beginning have been successful in launching, activating and maintaining their employer brand. Would you like to know what it take…
    - 16 Sep 19, 1:48pm -
  • Top Ways to Use Videos in Recruitment and Talent Attraction
    If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video’s worth can be ten-fold and maybe more than that. Employers who incorporated videos in their recruitment and talent attraction efforts were able to better connect with their talent, share authent…
    - 9 Sep 19, 12:34am -
  • Global Employer Brand and Diversity Recruitment Strategy at Amgen
    Bringing your employees stories to life is authentic content marketing at its best. Being real, meaningful, engaging and authentic..I can go on an on when I think of the Amgen‘s Employer Brand. They recently launched their Diversity recruiting camp…
    - 26 Aug 19, 6:45am -

HR Gazette

  • newProve Your Company Principles to Attract the Best Young Talent
    Generation Z recruits are far more loyal than you might assume. The catch? You'll need top-notch ethical credentials. Jodie Grove, belonging and inclusion lead at candidate engagement tech firm Meet & Engage, explains how to appeal to them via digita…
    - 20 hours ago, 23 Feb 21, 2:17pm -
  • newHRchat Interview with Hessie Coleman: How HR Can Build Teams Fast and at Scale
    My guest this time is Hesse Coleman, Vice President of People at SEDNA Systems a global firm used in 80 countries, offering communication software that brings all conversations, data, and documentation together in one focused, accessible place.The…
    - 21 hours ago, 23 Feb 21, 1:36pm -
  • newWhat Business Leaders Must Know to Return Employees to Work Safely in 2021
    With vaccination schedules on the horizon, an increasing number of business leaders are making plans to bring employees back into the workplace to regain their vision of “normal.” Whether the new normal will be a true return to the way workflow p…
    - 2 days ago, 22 Feb 21, 5:43pm -
  • newEvent Preview: The intelliHR Performance Summit 2021  
    How Lessons From Pro Sports Can be a Game Changer in the Workplace In HRchat #259, we consider the science of high performance and how lessons from professional sports can help leaders, HR pros, and employees improve their game. My guests are both fr…
    - 2 days ago, 22 Feb 21, 11:05am -
  • HRchat Interview with Michael Bach: Building an Inclusive Culture Under Covid Restrictions
    The current Covid restrictions have placed stress and restrictions on the channels available to leaders and HR pros seeking to develop more inclusive and connected company cultures. In this HRchat episode, we consider what it means to be truly inclus…
    - 5 days ago, 19 Feb 21, 9:22am -
  • WFH: How to Keep Employees Engaged and Connected
    Almost one year ago, COVID-19 forced employers to adapt to full-time remote working. Overnight, the role of HR changed dramatically, and existing processes and technologies - faced with unforeseen new challenges - were put to the ultimate test. After…
    - 6 days ago, 18 Feb 21, 1:05pm -

Everyday People

  • newOthers Needed
    This past week I joined a conversation with friends on Clubhouse. Now, I know it’s all the new rage, and it’s fun to see people get excited about gathering. (Quick obligatory disclaimer – This post isn’t about the new platform, and I understa…
    - 2 days ago, 22 Feb 21, 12:05am -
  • All You Need Is . . .
    It’s Valentine’s Day and I’m exhausted. It’s not physical exhaustion. It’s that I’m emotionally and mentally drained. I don’t know about you, but I don’t feel that I’m alone in feeling this. I know there are a multitude of factors t…
    - 9 days ago, 14 Feb 21, 11:36pm -
  • Connecting
    I’m a fan of Twitter. I know that may run contrary to the majority of people out there. I’ve been active for 13 years on the platform and I still enjoy it every day. I don’t enjoy it for news, celebrity gossip or politics. I’m not naive to th…
    - 16 days ago, 7 Feb 21, 11:53pm -
  • Be a Culture Maker !!
    Do you remember when you were a little kid? If not, do you know little kids? I’m sure you do. Little kids are brilliant because they love everything around them. The world is a place to be explored, and they are filled with endless curiosity. They…
    - 23 days ago, 31 Jan 21, 11:35pm -
  • Experience Needed ??
    It’s hard to believe that I’m entering the 35th year of my career. I can distinctly remember the challenge of finding my first job. You see, I was trying to land a role in the newly renamed field of “Human Resources” before the internet was a…
    - 30 days ago, 24 Jan 21, 11:02pm -
  • Don’t Be Sisyphus !!
    How’s your new year shaping up? Is your plate full? Chances are it’s overflowing. I know this may be stating the obvious for most people. I’m not just referring to work either. Yes, work may take up the majority of your daily time, effort and a…
    - 37 days ago, 17 Jan 21, 11:53pm -

Workplace Diva

  • Seven tips for working from home with kids during covid-19
    Are you working from home with kids, thanks to covid-19? Does each work day suddenly feel 70 hours long?If you answered "yes" to both questions, then this post is for you. As a parent who worked from home when our teens were tiny humans, I've been th…
    - 19 Jun 20, 8:27pm -
  • Let's talk about coronavirus, coffee cups and quarantine
    So how are you? Don't worry, there's no need to answer the question. 2020 is a hot mess of epic proportions, and yesterday feels like last year. When I last updated this blog, I had just left Northern Virginia for Roanoke, Virginia. Roanoke, I must s…
    - 18 Jun 20, 9:15pm -
  • When a coworker has zero sense of late 20th Century history
    You're chatting with a few (much) younger coworkers when one of them suddenly blurts out a "fact" that takes you aback."That was way back in the 1980s when Nixon was still president," this coworker says with confidence. Really? As the only person in…
    - 24 Feb 20, 6:28pm -
  • 30% of scheduled meetings never happen, and it's costing employers
    The conference room has been reserved for the 2 p.m. meeting. At least 10 employees have confirmed they will be there. See you then!2 p.m. rolls around, but no one is there. Welcome to the age of the "ghost meeting", where a meeting room is booked, b…
    - 21 Feb 20, 10:40pm -
  • Nearly two-thirds of managers feel uncomfortable talking to HR
    Do you enjoy interacting with your company's HR department about your own career development? Oh, I see. You avoid it like the plague. Then you might be interested in a new survey that finds your manager likely feels the same way!Global mobile "coach…
    - 20 Feb 20, 5:23pm -
  • Amid a flurry of layoffs, is the economy really as good as advertised?
    Here's a question we could debate all day: is the economy really as good as advertised?It's a question that's been on my mind like Reagan-era eggs frying in a pan as I scroll through one headline after another about employee layoffs. Kohl's and Wayfa…
    - 19 Feb 20, 5:03pm -

Corn on the Job

  • Smart Job Search Tips for the COVID-19 Season
    Image Credit In times of uncertainty, job seekers who want to develop their careers tend to apply for any job that looks attractive or pays the bills. However, this can be unproductive if career development is at the forefront of your search. Admitte…
    - 6 days ago, 18 Feb 21, 9:31pm -
  • Tips for Marketing Your Freelance Business
    The gig economy is on the rise, and more people are looking for short-term freelance opportunities than ever before. Becoming a successful freelancer means growing your number of contacts and making sure that you can find those that need what you off…
    - 16 days ago, 8 Feb 21, 3:49pm -
  • Why your recruiting agency needs video production software
    Everyone knows that content is king, and at the very top of that royal pyramid is video content. Pictures speak a thousand words but video can speak a hundred thousand in a lot less time. There is something about video content that really captures ou…
    - 51 days ago, 4 Jan 21, 4:16pm -
  • How to Become a More Effective Manager
    Your management style will, to some extent, depend on personal factors such as your values, the relationships you have with your staff and the type of industry your business is operating in. That being said, some fundamental principles can be applied…
    - 84 days ago, 2 Dec 20, 1:59pm -
  • Finding A Job That You’re Going To Love Might Not Be Easy
    Just because finding a job that you are going to love isn’t going to be easy, doesn’t mean that it won’t be worth it. At the end of the day, the best thing that you could find in a job is something that you are excited to do most days of your l…
    - 97 days ago, 19 Nov 20, 5:30am -
  • 3 Job Roles To Apply For During The Pandemic
    Image Source  Looking for a new job is never easy, especially if you find yourself in this position during a global pandemic. With so many people out of work, trying to secure yourself a new role is made much harder. It’s not all doom and gloom th…
    - 98 days ago, 18 Nov 20, 1:14pm -

Texas Strategic HR

The HR Blog

  • HR interview Questions & Answers on Managing Through Systems
    Most candidates in the job interview are posed interview questions on their ability to manage through systems. It is the potential to design practices, processes, and procedures which allow managing from a distance. Along with this, the candidate sho…
    - 1 May 20, 3:54am -
  • HR interview Questions & Answers on Command Skills
    Command skills are equally important for leadership roles, especially in crisis situations, and often gets tested in the HR Interview questions. These are slightly different from leadership traits because it requires one to be more authoritarian, wit…
    - 25 Apr 20, 3:04am -
  • HR Interview Questions and Answers on Conflict Management
    Managing conflicts in teams or conflict management skills are highly valued and often get tested through HR interview questions for a senior level managerial role Considering that you are mentoring teams or leading by example. Conflicts are bound to…
    - 18 Apr 20, 2:47am -
  • HR Interview Questions and Answers on Being Bold
    Managerial courage or being bold is an essential skill for senior leaders, and it is common to face HR interview questions pertaining to it. Considering the fast-paced world today, there seems to always be an increased level of uncertainty at work. I…
    - 13 Apr 20, 2:02am -
  • HR Interview Questions & Answers on Process Management
    Process management is an essential competency for managerial role, and in a job interview be ready to answer questions on this facet. The way your company manages and improves business processes is all a part of business management. As an employee, y…
    - 11 Apr 20, 4:50am -
  • HR interview questions and answers on Perseverance
    It is fairly common for HR to ask interview question on perseverance, to check the degree of tenacity you have to face adverse situations. Perseverance is an important skill that the HR interviewer expects the candidate to possess. simply put, Persev…
    - 2 Apr 20, 8:20pm -

The HR Capitalist

  • What Sales Rep Title Will Generate the Most Traffic to Your Job Posting?
    Great research and post over at OnGig related to which Sales Titles generate the most traffic to job postings. You can click on the image to the right to blow up the pie charts to a more readable view. To...
    - 5 days ago, 19 Feb 21, 2:04pm -
  • Your Company's Sharepoint Game Sucks, Right? The Microsoft VIVA Announcement...
    If I've said it before, I've said it a million times: The GREATEST thing about America is that anyone with $5,000 and a hoodie has a chance to start a great tech company. The WORST thing about America is that...
    - 13 days ago, 11 Feb 21, 2:40pm -
  • Does That Job Posting Make You Look Like a Misogynist?
    There's a whole class of new tools designed to help you take various bias out of your job descriptions and job postings. While there are many benefits to these tools, there are some challenges. How are your job descriptions these...
    - 21 days ago, 3 Feb 21, 5:00pm -
  • RESKILLING: A Good Idea That's Usually a Big Lie...
    Let's have some real talk about a daring concept of the media, thought leaders and a bunch of other people who aren't on the ground level of running a business or an HR function. Let's talk about Reskilling. First a...
    - 28 days ago, 27 Jan 21, 3:30pm -
  • Capital Riots: Considerations for Great HR Leaders...
    Welcome to 2021 friends! Had a couple of publications reach out to me for comments on employee situations related to the Capital Riots, so I thought I would share the responses I gave to one of them. Any time you're...
    - 43 days ago, 12 Jan 21, 4:13pm -
  • The Value of a Confidential Search BEFORE You Fire an Incumbent...
    We've all been there. There's an incumbent in a key position, and for whatever reason, they're not getting it done. So you do what you have to do. You make a move (more gracefully known as an organizational change) and...
    - 50 days ago, 5 Jan 21, 3:26pm -

Unbridled Talent

True Faith HR

  • On "Too Hot to Handle" and Opening Colleges
      Today, our campus begins to welcome students back for the Fall semester.  One week from today, classes begin, for the most part, with face-to-face instruction for the first time since mid-March. A lot of time, energy, and resources were spent ov…
    - 17 Aug 20, 2:41pm -
  • The Intriguing #HR Implications of a Cancelled College Football Season #NFL
      There is likely no organization that has more information about selecting its employees than the National Football League's collection of 30 teams. They have hours of game tape where they can witness their potential future employees actually perf…
    - 10 Aug 20, 3:38pm -
  • Support the @SHRMFoundation, and get one of @SHRMCallieZ's books #SHRM #HR
    Last year, we lost a shining light in HR - Callie Zipple - to stomach cancer at the far too young age of 32 (and you can read my thoughts about her from a previous blogpost here).  As a student and as a representative of SHRM, she was always strivin…
    - 14 Jan 20, 4:51pm -
  • Helping Callie (@SHRMCallieZ)
    I've been teaching for nearly 25 years, and have probably taught over 5,000 students.  Few, if any, have combined the wit, charm, and intelligence of Callie Zipple. Callie is simply one of the best students I’ve had the opportunity to teach.   …
    - 8 Jul 19, 12:59pm -
  • Kawhi Leonard, the #8ManRotation, and the #NBASummerLeague
    Bringing the blog out from the mothballs for a couple of reasons.First, check out this clip of the NBA whisperer, Adrian Wojnarowski chatting with Scott Van Pelt about the free agency status of the mercurial Kawhi Leonard.  As of this writing, Kawhi…
    - 5 Jul 19, 2:11pm -
  • Was There Ever A Golden Age of Conversation?
    The Killeen Chair of Theology and Philosophy Lecture Series kicked off its theme of "Technology and Community"with Dr. Carol Bruess discussing "Our Love-Affair With Technology: Some (Inconvenient) Truths."Given the topic, it was not surprising to hea…
    - 28 Sep 18, 1:57pm -

HR Potential

  • Can HR ever be ethical?
    Following on from last week’s post What is HRM? I asked the students for their opinions on whether HR can ever be ethical. If you are interested in the background to this lecture, please refer to last year’s blog post. Yes, HR can be Ethical Thi…
    - 17 Oct 18, 7:17am -
  • What is HRM? 2018
    It’s that time of year again when I ask students to submit their comments and ideas about the fundamental basis of HRM. It’s pretty hard to believe that my last posts on the blog were of the exact same questions last year – that’s PhD life fo…
    - 11 Oct 18, 10:51am -
  • Can HRM ever be ethical?
    This post is part of a mini series in which I am engaging the students from my module in answering fundamental questions about HRM. The module is critically focussed (rather than mainstream), based on the necessity that HRM reflect and critique it’…
    - 2 Oct 17, 12:01pm -
  • What is HRM?
    For those of you who aren’t aware, I run a module for students in the final year of their undergraduate degree called Employee Resourcing and Development. In order to differentiate the module, as well as building on the student’s knowledge from…
    - 23 Sep 17, 12:53pm -
  • #durhamminersgala 2017 favourite snaps
    The Durham Miner’s Gala is one of my favourite days of the year. I have been attending most of them for around 13 years. I love the brass band music, the colourful banners and the history of the event. This year I decided to take a camera and try t…
    - 15 Jul 17, 9:45am -
  • From Political Economy to the Job Centre
    Last week I attended the Critical Management Studies conference, hosted by Edge Hill University in the faded grandeur of the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool. It was my second time visiting the city and also my second academic conference. Although my strea…
    - 14 Jul 17, 11:20am -

Evil HR Lady

  • newEmployee Relations as a Team Sport
    Do you remember your high school gym class, or did you block it out, like most of us do? Why was gym class so awful? It was the team sports, wasn’t it? You threw a group together based on their schedule and nothing else, and no one wanted to be the…
    - 1 day ago, 23 Feb 21, 10:13am -
  • newThe Real HR Show: The Heroin Snorting Professor
    The post The Real HR Show: The Heroin Snorting Professor appeared first on Evil HR Lady.
    - 2 days ago, 22 Feb 21, 7:43pm -
  • Swiss Saturday: The Lost Kitty
    This is Mikey. This is also Mikey. Mikey loves plants and adventure. Or rather, he thinks he loves adventure, but then he gets freaked out. We have an apartment on what Europeans call the first floor, but Americans call the second. But, in height, it…
    - 4 days ago, 20 Feb 21, 6:57pm -
  • A Restaurant Fired a Waitress for Refusing the Covid-19 Vaccine
    Nobody wants this pandemic to end faster than restaurant owners, whose businesses have suffered greatly. To get restaurants up and running, New York State added restaurant workers to the list of people eligible for a vaccine. Waitress Bonnie Jacobso…
    - 5 days ago, 19 Feb 21, 10:44am -
  • Wynter Research panels
    Sponsored post Want to give back to the HR community while having a low-key side hustle ($90-$180/hr)? Join Wynter’s research panel. Take industry surveys, be compensated every time you do it. A survey takes 10-15 min. Call to action: Learn more ab…
    - 6 days ago, 18 Feb 21, 11:00am -
  • What You Should Say to Employees When a Freak Storm Messes With Business
    Texas, and other southern states, are experiencing a rare event: below-freezing weather and snow. It’s so cold in Texas that wind turbines froze, causing rolling blackouts for 3.8 million people. Yet, a small retail store owner sent out the follo…
    - 8 days ago, 16 Feb 21, 6:52pm -

Total Picture Radio

Fishdogs

  • Craig Fisher Going Beyond Resumes
    This interview I did with Sumitha Mariyam Raj and peopleHum is chock full of great tips for job seekers and employers as we start back to work. Full text from this interview can be found on peopleHum’s site hereRead moreThe post Craig Fisher G…
    - 11 Aug 20, 12:13am -
  • Craig Fisher on the Jeff Crilley Show – Unlock the Power of Your Brand
    Are you in job search mode?  This post is for you.  I visited the Jeff Crilley Show at his studio in Dallas to chat about what job seekers can do to attract the attention of employers.  Check out the video below for some strategic ideas to get not…
    - 11 Aug 20, 12:02am -
  • Craig Fisher’s Home Office Video and Lighting Setup
    Read moreThe post Craig Fisher’s Home Office Video and Lighting Setup appeared first on Craig Fisher.
    - 10 Aug 20, 11:48pm -
  • TalentNet Live Celebrates 10 Years 12/6 at Toyota HQ in Plano, TX
    Fun fact: the top RECRUITING and HR conference in TEXAS is celebrating 10 YEARS Dec. 6th at TOYOTA's North American HQ in Plano! https://TALENTNETLIVE.com The post TalentNet Live Celebrates 10 Years 12/6 at Toyota HQ in Plano, TX appeared first on…
    - 8 Oct 19, 5:52pm -
  • Sourcecon preview from speaker Craig Fisher
    Hey this is Craig Fisher and it’s almost fall!  I know it seems hot right now.  But you know where it’s gonna be hotter in September? Atlanta for SourceCon September 24 through 26.  I hope you’ll join me.  We’re gonna talk tech.  We’re…
    - 4 Sep 18, 10:26pm -
  • Employer Branding That Really Works for Recruiting Gen Y Workers
    OK. I get it. You’re probably tired of hearing about Millennials (Gen Y) by now. I can’t say I blame you, if we’re being honest. But as much hiring hype as Gen Y has received in recruiting over the years, the fact is that no employer can affo…
    - 7 Aug 18, 9:14pm -

Cost of Work

  • This Year Was Supposed to About Race, So What Happened?
    Whelp, I was going to dedicate this year to race relations on this blog. However something weird happened. ALL HELL BROKE LOSE. Black men kept getting shot and streamed live on Facebook and social media. They went viral. I got...Read more
    - 29 Sep 16, 10:25am -
  • Why Doesn’t Women’s History Month Piss (Some of) You Off Like Black History Month Does?
    “All year long I am writing about race relations in America because things are so poor – anger and hatred seem to dominate the news. We are less tolerant than any point over the last 30 years.” Seriously, just the...Read more
    - 22 Mar 16, 12:30pm -
  • Tiffany, It’s Your Day (#TKDay)
    It was in 2012 that I first encountered Tiffany Kuehl online during the SHRM National Conference Explosion in Atlanta. I had already met Dave Ryan and spoken to Steve Browne and a few others but I remember Tiffany because she was...Read more
    - 15 Mar 16, 2:30pm -
  • The Intersection of Racism and Poverty
    Well, this year I am writing about Race Relation in 2016. Things are so messed up and you would think they would be getting better in 2016, but they are not.   I have learned that America is divided into...Read more
    - 2 Mar 16, 3:00pm -
  • Why Are White Men So Angry?
    Why are White Men So Angry? Let me start off by saying not ALL white men are angry, just SOME. Those are the guys who are really holding this country back and trying to take us into the stone age. I also...Read more
    - 2 Feb 16, 12:30pm -

The Buzz on HR

UnderCover Recruiter

  • newCreating an EVP That Serves Multiple Businesses
    What if your brand isn’t a single organization but a family of several brands, each with its own priorities, competitors, and target candidates? That’s the challenge LexisNexis Risk Solutions Group (RSG) faced in 2020. Under the leadership of Dir…
    - 2 days ago, 22 Feb 21, 4:59pm -
  • How Should Candidates Request Feedback from Employers After a Rejection?
    For many job seekers, knowing how to progress in a job search without employer feedback can be frustrating. Interviewing takes practice, and like any skill, how can one improve without constructive criticism? In addition to possessing the knowledge a…
    - 7 days ago, 17 Feb 21, 5:23pm -
  • Attracting Tech Talent in a New Location
    When reaching out to a new talent market, your existing recruitment marketing strategy may not cut it. New markets bring new competitors, new biases, and new questions to answer with your messaging. How can leaders in recruitment marketing and employ…
    - 9 days ago, 15 Feb 21, 5:17pm -
  • Building Employer Brand at an Inclusive Tech Workplace
    Salesforce, the US tech company responsible for one of the world’s most popular CRM platforms, has earned more than 80 awards for its workplace culture. Its team has more than tripled in size in the past five years. Employer brand metrics may be in…
    - 14 days ago, 10 Feb 21, 5:20pm -
  • How to Let Employees Generate Your Employer Brand Content
    Employee-generated content may not be as strategically crafted as something straight from your marketing department. Its messaging may be more candid than what your company usually posts to LinkedIn. But these markers of authenticity are exactly what…
    - 16 days ago, 8 Feb 21, 5:29pm -
  • Here’s What Motivates Your Candidates in 2021
    As hiring activity across many industries slowed in the wake of the pandemic, we experienced several unique challenges in the recruitment sector. However, as we step into 2021, the new year has brought with it a renewed optimism! Not only is the vacc…
    - 21 days ago, 3 Feb 21, 5:02pm -

Lifes Crazy Joke

  • This will go in history down as my best idea… or my worst.
    This is a post about money. Talking about money is rude. But when have you ever known me to be polite? Zero times. Right now I’m paying a social media manager, a nanny, a few part-time graphic designers, some part-time photographers, my mom (she…
    - 27 Jul 16, 2:00pm -
  • Five Podcasts To Get You Into Podcasts
    The other day I had to explain to my mom what the word “podcast” means (which is hilarious since years ago I co-hosted a fairly successful one). Podcasts are these little bits of talk radio (for lack of a better description) that come in every g…
    - 13 Apr 16, 1:26pm -
  • Skinny people get sick, too.
    I thought I was having a heart attack. Or maybe a panic attack. But the more I sat there, wheezing, chest tight, arms numb – the more I realized I was probably going to die. This was it, I had finally worked myself to death. Putting in 80 hours a…
    - 6 Apr 16, 1:43pm -
  • I’ve been wearing leggings as pants for Science.
    I’ve been adamant about leggings not being pants. Because they’re leggings. And not pants. You can read my most popular blog post ever about this highly controversial (and totally polarizing) topic by clicking here. I was the one who told all of…
    - 11 Feb 16, 11:18pm -
  • You Park Like An Asshole & Other Neighborly Causes
    I could have spent today working on 1099s. I could have spent today getting a pitch done for tomorrow. But no. I spent today fighting for the cause. YOU. ARE. WELCOME. NEIGHBORS. I spent a significant amount of time making this diagram to show you gu…
    - 28 Jan 16, 11:32pm -

HR Bacon Hut

Performance I Create

  • HR Certifications, Are They Really Important?
    Human resources and work environments are rapidly evolving, including an increasingly diverse, four-generation workforce that requires knowledgeable, certified HR professionals who can bring multiple skills to the job. HR is transforming itself into…
    - 19 Feb 20, 2:00pm -
  • Natural Hair Should Be Protected By Law & Don’t Ask (White) Men About It
    There’s been a lot of talk about natural hairstyles lately. In fact, more than talk, there are major news stories revolving around cities ban natural hair discrimination in the workplace and even our children with natural hairstyles are being victi…
    - 17 Feb 20, 2:00pm -
  • How Can #HR Support Trump? (a serious question)
    *Editorial note* Sometimes social conversations are better than articles and blog posts, such as the case with this social conversation converted into a blog post.  Since 2017, I have wondered how can anyone, especially HR professionals, supports Do…
    - 12 Feb 20, 2:00pm -
  • Stop Snooping, Spying, and Stalking Your Employees
    Silently Stalking Employees The internet has created many opportunities for people to start their own company, join organizations they’ve always dreamt of, provide for themselves and/or their families. It has helped create thought leaders and influ…
    - 23 Jan 20, 2:00pm -
  • Engaging in Bullying Behavior and Being a Bully are Different Things
    Many of you who have read my blogs over the years know that I often refer to, learn from, or are inspired by my kids. Today’s post is no different but in this case, it is written with one of them. I was trying to wrap my arm around bullying, micro…
    - 21 Jan 20, 2:00pm -
  • Happy Birthday, Dr. King (I’d Be Lost Without You)
    For me, today kicks off a week-long celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday. Yes, I know as a nation it is celebrated the 3rd Monday in January, HOWEVER, his bornday is January 15th. So why do I celebrate beginning on his actual birthday u…
    - 15 Jan 20, 3:15pm -

HackerRank Blog

Ohio Employment Law Blog

  • 60+ Free Email Templates to Jumpstart Your Email Marketing
    Win the Inbox with eye-catching email campaigns and save time when it comes to design.Designing a template, especially one from scratch, can be a major frustration. But what if the hard work was already done for you? What if templates showcasing…
    - 13 days ago, 11 Feb 21, 5:08pm -
  • Featured Images now in Gmail Promotions Tab Bundles!
    Gmail’s recent broad rollout of promotions tab bundles will reward good, engaging emails with more opportunities to solidify that engagement.FeedBlitz is helping you make the most of that opportunity, out of the box, today, by making every email we…
    - 72 days ago, 14 Dec 20, 4:41pm -
  • New Mapping Feature Available with Every Email Send
    Zoom in to discover where your emails are being read.A great new feature offering more insight into your subscribers is now available with every email send and monthly insight report:Geographic data on engagement stats.And not just the numbers, t…
    - 84 days ago, 2 Dec 20, 9:43pm -
  • Surprise! Your Company’s Remote — Now What?
    There’s more to running a remote company than keeping up with technology.You probably didn’t plan on taking your company 100% online, but yet – here you are.Under normal circumstances, companies who shift to being fully remote plan for week…
    - 30 Apr 20, 2:00pm -
  • 3 Time Savers to Help your Email Marketing
    If you’re like the rest of us, distractions seem to be at an all-time high.Nothing is normal. Whether there are more people at home, you have to homeschool on top of your career, or you’re struggling with worry, everyone is busy. These circum…
    - 28 Apr 20, 7:03pm -
  • Tips Our Team Learned the Hard Way While Working Remotely
    Finding your ideal work from home rhythm isn’t as easy as you may think.When pajamas replace business casual, the fridge is now just a short walk away, and Netflix marathons are streaming on TV – working remotely from home can sound like a dr…
    - 23 Apr 20, 2:00pm -

The Recruiting Unblog

  • Could Moocs be the next big thing in college recruiting?
    If you follow the learning and development community, then Moocs, or Massive On-line Open Courses won’t be a new concept. They have been gaining momentum, popularity and adoption since first appearing in 2008. .Wikipedia defines a Mooc…
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  • The Talent Tipping Point
    I’ve never been a big fan of the talent community concept. I get the idea. It would be nice if jobs, careers and companies were interesting enough to support real communities. A real community in my opinion, enables everyone to…Read m…
    - 13 May 14, 3:08am -
  • Mental Health And Recruiting: A Little Honesty
    I’ve been thinking of re-launching my blog, and today I think I have something important enough to start writing again. Yesterday, at #truStockholm, I got in to a bit of a conversation with someone about mental health, and how to…Read more →R…
    - 12 May 14, 5:25am -
  • The #trulondon9 Schedule: Feb 26. Live from London
    This #trulondon is all change. We’ve tightened things up by making the tracks 40 minutes, we’ve gone back to the City Hotel, which many past participants have called our spiritual home deep in Brick Lane, and we’ve added “show and…
    - 23 Feb 14, 12:24am -
  • Big Data and Recruiting. A new @BillBoorman Whitepaper
    Related posts:Free Whitepaper: From Transaction To Relationship: The Agency Opportunity If you’ve seen me speaking recently at the Recruitment Agency...Big data in the recruiting process with Gild #HRTechEurope I’m live blogging from #HRTe…
    - 21 Feb 14, 1:15am -
  • #trulondon 9 – Feb 26’th – All new line up

    - 6 Feb 14, 7:44am -

Musings From Sussex

  • On the passing of my father
    As some know, my father passed way recently. He lived for many years with cancer, before a sudden deterioration. A few people know, and I’ve received some heartfelt messages of support. I’m thankful indeed for those – but it’s also made me re…
    - 25 Mar 16, 12:04pm -
  • Is time flying? Is Twitter dying? Is this blog still alive?
    Got a huge backlog of things I want to write about, but simply haven’t made the time of late.  Everything starts with a first step, they say… Been a close watcher of the ups and downs at Twitter over the last year or so – with most of the com…
    - 21 Mar 16, 9:03pm -
  • HR tips for a fast growth startup company
    While out at SXSW recently, I got the chance to catch up with ZipRecruiter.  As a fast growing tech startup, building a team AND supplying their core product to small/medium businesses around the world, I thought they might have some interesting th…
    - 7 Apr 15, 2:11pm -
  • Five things from SXSW 2015
    With my fifth SXSW safely tucked away, I’m now familiar enough with the pattern to know the learning hits in three stages: the stuff that hits you in the face while in Austin, the stuff that seeps out of your subconscious as the margaritas evaporat…
    - 20 Mar 15, 10:54am -
  • Agile recruiting – and DiceTalentNet highlights
    Had a great day at TalentNet yesterday – wanted to share a few takeaways, my slide deck, and also some appreciation for those behind it.  Trying to get anything organised during SXSW is a battle – vying for venue space and more importantly, peo…
    - 14 Mar 15, 2:28pm -
  • SXSW, DiceTalentNet and Data: good & evil
    Been a busy few months and fallen right out of the habit of blogging!  Time to spur it on, since SXSW beckons later this week, which means it’s about five years since I started this. I certainly remember writing up some reflections after my fir…
    - 10 Mar 15, 11:33am -

Take It Personel-ly

  • newPerfect Gifts for Your Favorite Entrepreneur in 2021
    Did you just hear that your colleague is resigning and starting their own business? Or maybe your SO is nearing their first business-opening anniversary. No matter the occasion, you always want to surprise your favorite entrepreneur with a gift that…
    - 9 mins ago, 24 Feb 21, 10:04am -
  • newHow To Curate Calm In Your Home Office
    More of us are now working remotely, and with this likely to continue into the near future, the office environment has become an essential part of our home life. With life and work in the balance, creating a stress-free zone can help you be more crea…
    - 17 hours ago, 23 Feb 21, 5:13pm -
  • new5 PPC Metrics to Track in 2021
    Source Pay-Per-Click (PPC) campaigns are widely used by advertisers and marketers alike. The main reason is that paid ads can efficiently drive business goals because a data-driven approach is used to create such campaigns in the first place. Moreove…
    - 23 hours ago, 23 Feb 21, 11:34am -
  • new6 Effective Brand Building Strategies to Attract Customers
    In today’s hypercompetitive SMB ecosystem, brands need to stand out to attract new customers.  And, to do so, you need to start building a recognizable and memorable brand. If you have already chosen your brand’s visual elements and invested in…
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  • newHow some of the world’s most successful companies survived great recessions
    Whether it’s work or real life, happiness (and opportunity) is often a matter of perspective. In other words, embracing the challenge can help us rise to the occasion and achieve great things. And saying it’s just too hard can leave us trapped in…
    - 23 hours ago, 23 Feb 21, 10:56am -

    No Excuses HR

    • Exercises in Futility
       Life is hard.Work is hard.Relationships are hard.Being disciplined is hard.Staying motivated is hard.Being there for someone...everyone...is hard.Making the right choice is hard.Being what everyone wants you to be is hard.Delivering consistently is…
      - 7 days ago, 17 Feb 21, 12:39pm -
    • What's Your Advice to a Young Leader?
      I've had many opportunities over the years to work with a growing number of young leaders (both in years and experience.) I think that means I'm quite a bit older than I care to admit.Our conversations invariably come around to "my story" or "how did…
      - 16 days ago, 8 Feb 21, 12:57pm -
    • Force Multiplier
      I've been relatively quiet the last few months here on NoExcusesHR. The crushing noise of the US election, the juvenile behavior from all sides, the shocking racism that has shown itself to be alive and well from the far right....it all just had me f…
      - 23 days ago, 1 Feb 21, 12:47pm -
    • Finding My (New) Voice
      "The only way to find your voice is to use it." - Austin KleonAlmost a full year into new ways of working, connecting, growing, experiencing... and living. All of the rules have changed, right? Or, maybe all of the rules are exactly the same, but we…
      - 28 days ago, 27 Jan 21, 1:11pm -
    • Where Do We Go From Here
      I let a milestone slip by quietly a month or so ago. It was the tenth anniversary of this blog (900 posts strong.) I know, not a big deal in the grand scheme of things. The world has gone absolutely crazy...pandemics have become politicized...and the…
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    • I See Color
      I see color.I see the beautiful shades of humanity.I see the differences between you and me.I see the unique perspective that you have......and that I don't.I see the insight you bring to the discussion.I see the passion you feel.I see the pain that…
      - 31 Aug 20, 3:19pm -

    The Chief People Officer

    • Great Place to Work Award Programs
      The Great Place to Work Institute and Fortune Magazine started the best workplace award movement in the late 1990s. Fast forward to today, there are increasing numbers of award programs. Below is a centralized list: Great Place to Work Award Programs…
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    • Saying Goodbye Leads to Saying Hello
      I miss my dog. Holly, a fluffy white Bichon Frise, was my faithful companion for over 15 years. She followed me throughout the house, not too far behind. When I sat down, she jumped on my lap. When I went outside, she followed me. When I went to the…
      - 30 May 19, 5:28pm -
    • Ageism and Best Places to Work
      “Hear the one about the unemployed middle-aged guy who tripped and fell into the new economy?” Dan Lyons, Author of Disrupted   It sucks being a middle-aged worker. Of all organizations in the U.S., award-winning best places to work should not d…
      - 4 Apr 19, 5:14pm -
    • The Culture Revolution: Bracing for the Third Wave
      American businesses are experiencing a cultural tsunami. A tsunami is a series of overwhelming ocean waves caused by an underwater earthquake, volcanic eruption or landslide. The triggering event causes a displacement of water along with multiple wav…
      - 14 Dec 18, 7:11pm -
    • Great Places to Work in the State of Oklahoma
      If you are searching for a great place to work in the State of Oklahoma, be sure to first look at organizations who have obtained an official great workplace designation. Although these awards do not guarantee the workplace is perfect, it shows, howe…
      - 28 Jun 18, 3:47pm -
    • Great Places to Work in the City of Tulsa
      If you’re an employee located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and searching for a career at a great organization, you should only consider a Certified Great Place to Work. These companies have earned this designation after completing a rigorous vetting proce…
      - 22 Jun 18, 2:59pm -

    HR Remix

    • When is it Time to Make A Change?
      When your world is completely upended does anything you used to do make sense anymore? That’s a question I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. We are all trying to navigate a world that looks very different from eight months ago. We are all impa…
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    • Building Organizations Where Employees Can Be Creative
      Businesses across all industries are facing unprecedented disruption: rapidly evolving technology (AI, automation, etc.), new entrants in traditional markets, and changing business and consumer expectations. These disruptors are forcing organizatio…
      - 4 Dec 19, 11:30am -
    • What Does A Good HR Business Partner Look Like?
      The HR Business Partner is a job for experienced pros with education in HR and business…you can find all the details on that with easy internet search,  You don’t need me to tell you about the education and work experience required for this kind…
      - 22 Oct 19, 11:23am -
    • I’m Back From a 30 Day Digital Detox
      Digital technology is everywhere and for many of us its necessary to do our jobs. I couldn’t hibernate on a remote mountain for a month so I had to figure out a way I could keep my job and try digital minimalism. The post I’m Back From a 30 Day…
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    • Don’t Let Someone Else Tell Your Story
      New leaders have a short amount of time to tell their story. Leaders are brought in under a number of circumstances – sometimes its a simple transition from one job to the next and other times its because something needs to be “fixed.” Regardle…
      - 4 Mar 19, 12:01pm -
    • Save Your Sanity This Year
      For many of us its goal setting time and that means some of us will get overly ambitious and set close-to-impossible goals for this new year (its possible I have experience in this area). Most of us don’t set these goals because we want to fail. Mo…
      - 5 Feb 19, 11:30am -

    Talent Culture

    • newIs it Time for a Company Culture Intervention? 5 Questions You Must Ask
      When is a company culture intervention necessary? And how do you know if your company needs to hear some hard truths? The truth is that through the decisions you make […]The post Is it Time for a Company Culture Intervention? 5 Questions You Must…
      - 19 hours ago, 23 Feb 21, 3:00pm -
    • newRemote Employee Training: 5 Steps to Creating Effective Microlearning Content
      Keeping employees engaged in training is no easy task. This is especially true when asked to design remote employee training, where WFH distractions are almost unavoidable. You can host day-long […]The post Remote Employee Training: 5 Steps to Cre…
      - 2 days ago, 22 Feb 21, 3:00pm -
    • [#WorkTrends] The End of Jobs and The Rise of On-Demand Workers
      Driven by the desire for more work-life flexibility, more and more of us now consider gig work our full-time jobs. In fact, just before the pandemic hit, the workplace saw […]The post [#WorkTrends] The End of Jobs and The Rise of On-Demand Workers…
      - 5 days ago, 19 Feb 21, 1:15pm -
    • Workplace COVID-19: An Employee Tested Positive — Now What?
      There are more than 107 million recorded COVID-19 cases worldwide. As economies begin progressively reopening after lockdowns, it’s increasingly likely that workplace COVID-19 will hit your business; that one or […]The post Workplace COVID-19: A…
      - 6 days ago, 18 Feb 21, 3:00pm -
    • HR Automation: Understanding the Limits of Artificial Intelligence
      Artificial intelligence has been infiltrating the business world for the past several years and has also played a major role in HR automation. Today, companies across all industries are using […]The post HR Automation: Understanding the Limits of…
      - 7 days ago, 17 Feb 21, 3:00pm -
    • How Small Companies Can Be Recruiting Contenders During COVID
      Hiring during the prolonged COVID-19 crisis hasn’t gotten any easier. This is especially true for smaller companies struggling to be recruiting contenders without necessarily having access to all the latest […]The post How Small Companies Can Be…
      - 8 days ago, 16 Feb 21, 3:00pm -

    Recruiting Animal

    • How To Command a Niche
      Link: Charge What You Deserve. 3 Quick and easy ways to Command a Profitable Niche October 13th, 2008 · No Comments So, who IS that client of yours? Where are you going to “dig your niche”? You are going to dig right where your B-O-M-B is! Your…
      - 13 Mar 19, 10:18am -

    Strategy Focused HR

    • WE HAVE MOVED
      Please check out our new website atwww.strategyfocusedhr.comWe will no longer post to this site.  Thank you very much for your support over the years.  Please join us at the above so that we can stay connected.
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    • Only Time Will Tell If You REALLY Believe That Employees Come First
      There are only three agenda items at our executive meetings: People, sales, and profit.In what order I asked? “That is the order,” was the response.Everyone in the room looked on like an approving parent.I belong to a group in Dubai that we calle…
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    • Are You Making Sure To Change Your Talent Along With Your Strategy?
      I have never had strategy and talent explained that way. I am a professor at a Business School here in Dubai and I teach strategy. We should put something together.At the end of one of my speeches, I was approached by this professor who gave me his b…
      - 23 Sep 15, 10:34am -
    • The Tide Is Turning – The Old Ways Of Managing A Workforce Are Evolving
      These were recent headlines that came across my news feed: Would You Give Staff a Three-Day Weekend? Global Retailer Uniqlo is Giving it a GoFacebook Co-founder Calls Out Tech Industry for Lack of Work-Life BalanceHow Working Long Hours is Hitting Yo…
      - 23 Sep 15, 10:23am -
    • Better Engagement? It Trickles Down From Managers to Your Employees
      I do not care whether anyone here likes me or not.Please do not come to me with this, I should be the last person that you come to with questions, go figure it out.Now I just do my job and what is required. Nothing more.This one-sided conversation wa…
      - 2 Sep 15, 9:51am -
    • Maybe Amazon’s New World Of Work Isn’t Right For Someone Like Me
      “Nearly every person I worked with, I saw cry at their desk,” said former Amazon employee Bo Olson, who worked in book marketing. Or, they very wisely chose to leave.Explanations like “we’re not totally sure” or “I’ll get back to you”…
      - 24 Aug 15, 6:10am -

    Interview Geek

    • One-and-Done: The NBA’s Strategy For Managing Millennials
      The NBA instituted a rule in 2006 that an athlete must be at least 19 years old and at least one year removed from graduating high school. And the term One-and-Done was born. It’s gained enough acceptance over the last decade that I wouldn’t be s…
      - 26 Mar 15, 2:46pm -
    • Draft Your Team Like an NFL General Manager
      Guest Blogger: Marc Prine PhD With the NFL Draft on its way, there are few things that can make or break a team’s season and the career of a General Manager (GM) more than a bad draft decision. Similarly, there are a few things that can stall your…
      - 17 Mar 15, 7:30pm -
    • Recruiting Millennials: How Oregon Got It Right
      [Posted on LinkedIn 12/31/14] Today is the eve of the first ever College Football Playoff. The inaugural four-team playoff includes Ohio State, Alabama, Florida State, and Oregon. I must be up front and let you, the readers, know that I have an unwav…
      - 2 Jan 15, 3:20pm -
    • 3 Ways Millennials Are Influencing Healthcare
      [Breaking News] – The healthcare landscape is changing, and while those in DC continue to have polite, bipartisan discussions on how to “solve” this nagging problem, HR departments everywhere are trying to keep up. A new study released last wee…
      - 29 Oct 14, 12:07pm -
    • #LikeAGirl: Hire Mo’ne Davis and My Sister
      Always created a campaign addressing what it means to run, throw, and fight #LikeAGirl. When did #LikeAGirl become an insult? As more young girls believe they’re strong and capable, the challenges and obstacles women in the workplace face today wil…
      - 22 Aug 14, 3:10pm -
    • The Bachelorette #MenTellAll: The Ultimate Exit Interview
      Finally. A forum to tell people what is really going on at this company (sort of)! Exit interviews can provide companies with feedback on areas of improvement and offers closure to employees. The concept is a little kumbaya, assuming that all break-u…
      - 22 Aug 14, 3:08pm -

    The HR Field Guide

    • "The Who Behind Your Why"
      I'm excited to share that I have a new article up over at TalentCulture titled, "The Value of Value Propositions." For a sneak peek of my latest, read on:Industry, products and services, customer base – these are all things that differ in terms a…
      - 17 Nov 17, 3:06pm -
    • "The Magic Eight Ball of Recruiting"
      In what is the first of two articles I have going up this week, my new piece on the idea of predicting the talent fit pre-hire, titled "The Future of Hiring is Quality of Hire," is now live at ERE. For a sneak peek, read on:The function responsible f…
      - 14 Nov 17, 1:38pm -
    • "Season of Change"
      It's been a bit crazy this past year, as anyone that bothers to read posts around these parts probably surmised. Over the course of these last 15 months, I presented at the CUPA-HR National Conference (2016), got a new boss, saw my role grow and expa…
      - 13 Nov 17, 5:27pm -
    • "Everything You've Ever Wanted. . ."

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    • "Love Changes Everything. . ."
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    • "Talent Is A Wonderful Thing. . ."
      Header Photo Credit: cobalt123 via Compfight cc
      - 4 Mar 16, 12:00pm -

    HR Nasty

    • Getting through holiday blues
      The holiday blues are a real thing. Fortunately, we can minimize or eliminate these moody times. How to recognize when you are about to enter a funk and simple steps you can take to keep the holiday blues away. The post Getting through holiday blue…
      - 92 days ago, 24 Nov 20, 1:17am -
    • Stalled career. Why you aren’t getting a promotion at work
      Has your career stalled? HR executive explains why some careers take off and why some fall flat. Signs you have a stalled career, why your career stalled, and how to jump-start your career with three simple steps. The post Stalled career. Why you a…
      - 2 Nov 20, 7:13pm -
    • Top reasons your company wants you fired you aren’t aware of
      An HR exec lists the top reasons you can be fired by your employer that you weren't aware of or not taking seriously. We all know the usual reasons for being fired including theft and assault. Here is what you didn't know you could be fired for.The…
      - 22 Oct 20, 4:38am -
    • How the remote work environment is affecting your career
      This guy slept through manager trainingMany receive feedback, but only the wise profit from it. Harper LeeInteractions with managers have dropped significantly in the remote work environment. Let’s face it, Zoom and chat are not as effective…
      - 16 Oct 20, 6:36pm -
    • Modern resume format for a Covid job search
      Are you aware of the tools and formats in a modern job searchInterviews are being landed amid COVID with a Modern Resume FormatI am riding shotgun with two folks right now on their post-COVID job search. The first thing we did was update their re…
      - 23 Apr 20, 4:44pm -
    • The initial resume sniff test, why your resume is being declined
      Is your resume failing the resume sniff test?Top 5 reasons your resume doesn’t pass the first sniff testHave you turned in your resume and not heard back from the hiring company? Yes, unemployment numbers are high, but we know that recruiters a…
      - 17 Apr 20, 5:36pm -

    Christopher in HR

    • The Experience
      Woe to the candidate experience. Perhaps not dead, but terminal. No longer a hot topic, not the high point of networking conversations anymore yet this drama still plays out as an endless soap opera searching for new sponsors. We can do better. Cons…
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    • Pay It Forward
      Do the right thing. Sometime in the next five to ten years my career as such will be over. I won’t be doing HR work as an ’employee’ although I’m sure I’ll still teach and speak and above all mentor. I’m asking you to consider mentoring t…
      - 21 Feb 20, 6:04pm -
    • We Want You! (sort of…)
      No thank you. Sam and I go back for years having met at a tech company and keeping up with each other since. He’s a good guy, talented as an HR Business Partner and his skills are above average. He has a strong brand. Last November a tech firm reac…
      - 29 Jan 19, 2:23pm -
    • A Matter of Degrees
      She shivered. As my better half and I left a quaint little bistro in the early evening the temperature had changed since we entered. From a balmy 70 initially, (21 to my friends on the other side of the pond) it was now a nippy 62 (17) since the sun…
      - 29 Nov 18, 12:55pm -
    • Good News
      It was a dark and stormy night… Actually that’s not true: it was a beautiful sunny morning but I’ve always wanted to start a post like that! The phone rang and although I didn’t recognize it I answered anyway as it was a local call and I hope…
      - 27 Nov 18, 3:22pm -
    • Fall Out
      Everything in its season. There is no question the world’s a little colder place in the fall. While my friends south of the equator are fast heading towards spring, we in the northern climes are snuggled into fall looking towards the Equinox and wi…
      - 10 Nov 18, 12:15pm -

    Joe Gerstandt Blog

    • Inclusion in Action, cont’d
      As I said in my last post… Diversity means difference, and there is nothing more universally human than difference. Difference has consequences. Rolling a boulder up hill is very different from rolling the same boulder down hill because gravity has…
      - 16 Apr 19, 6:39pm -
    • Inclusion in Action
      Diversity means difference. Literally. Diversity means difference, and human beings are positively riddled with difference. One of the very few things that is universally true of all human beings is that each of us is in some way different. Differenc…
      - 11 Apr 19, 12:06pm -
    • Inclusion Demands Higher Standards
      Of the many misperceptions regarding inclusion, the most common might be the idea that inclusion requires you to lower your standards – inclusion somehow means “anything goes.” Not only is there a healthy does of bias baked into this idea, it i…
      - 27 Feb 19, 8:38pm -
    • 6 Ways to Accelerate your Diversity & Inclusion Efforts
      I consistently see organizations with unnecessary barriers slowing their D&I efforts down or blocking them altogether. Want to move forward? Here are six opportunities to consider. I will unpack each of these further in following posts: Clarify your…
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    • Leverage points for change. Where do you focus your efforts?
        I no longer remember where I first came across it, but I have kept some version of the above image in my journal for many years now. It is one of the lenses I apply to clarify my own thinking around what exactly I am doing and whether or not I am…
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    • Radiance
      If ten lamps are in one place, each differs in form from another; yet you can’t distinguish whose radiance is whose when you focus on the light. In the field of spirit there is no division; no individuals exist. Sweet is the oneness of the Friend w…
      - 16 Apr 18, 12:30pm -

    China Gorman Blog

    • Are You Ready for AI?
      The McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) is a pretty high falutin’ outfit. It’s the business and economics research arm of McKinsey & Company. Not focused so much on middle-market HR folks, it publishes a wealth of well-researched papers that focus on…
      - 5 Sep 17, 11:00am -
    • Compensation Transparency
      Ben Eubanks over at Lighthouse Research and Advisory has written a fascinating white paper on transparency. Transparency in Compensation:  Trends and Best Practices, underwritten by salary.com, is a thoughtful and interesting discussion of the impac…
      - 22 Aug 17, 2:49pm -
    • The Value of Purpose

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    • Are HR And Finance Finally Going To Be Friends?
      How on earth can it be August 1st? For that matter, how on earth can it be 2017? After taking off three weeks for vacation and business travel commitments, it’s time to be back considering new research and data of … Continue reading →
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    • One Internet Trend To Watch
      As I’ve written in the past, Mary Meeker’s annual Internet Trends report is a treasure trove of data that most HR professionals miss. That’s because the report isn’t about HR trends, it’s about internet trends. But almost any way you … Co…
      - 27 Jun 17, 11:00am -

    Steve Boese HR Technology

    Women of HR

    • A Career Brick Wall or A Window of Opportunity?
      Sometimes things happen in life that are simply unexpected, unfair, and come from out of the blue and smack you in the face like you were never expecting it.  That happened to me this past January.  I had a great career for almost two decades consu…
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    • It’s Your Destiny… Take Control
      I’ve been away from Women of HR for a while.  It was never my intention to let this platform go into hiatus, but as we all know life happens and best intentions are sometimes eclipsed by the realities of life.  But nevertheless, I’m back with t…
      - 9 Mar 20, 1:11pm -
    • The Science is Simple: Women on the Rise
      With my team at Messina Staffing in Chicago, I’ve had the pleasure of connecting many talented women with wonderful jobs in science, technology, and engineering. Today, I see women rising everywhere I look, and the opportunities are only increasing…
      - 26 Nov 19, 11:00am -
    • A Cautionary Tale: Amazon’s Experiment with AI in Hiring
      While the search for true human-level computing power is still elusive, the targeted use of artificial intelligence is currently transforming individual lives and entire industries. From intelligent sourcing and automatic ordering optimizing supply c…
      - 19 Nov 19, 11:00am -
    • 5 Ways To Use Empathy to Become An Effective HR Leader
      “You can only understand people if you feel them in yourself.” – John Steinbeck A couple of years ago I remember asking the CHRO of the company I employed at about what he thought was the most important characteristic an HR leader should posses…
      - 12 Nov 19, 11:00am -
    • The New Digital Human Workplace #HRTechConf
      The 2019 version of the HR Technology Conference and Exposition wrapped up about a week and a half ago, and as always it was a world class showcase of HR technology solutions, ideas, and trends in the space.  It’s a show that I wish every human re…
      - 15 Oct 19, 3:42pm -

    Creative Chaos HR

      Benz Communications

      • new7 Innovative Case Studies to Inspire Your Communications
        Looking for inspiration as you plan for the year ahead? While it can be easy to stick with what works well, there are many different ways you can change things up to capture people’s attention. Here are 7 case studies to inspire your communica…
        - 2 days ago, 22 Feb 21, 5:45pm -
      • How to Help Your People Stress Less and Avoid Burnout
        Employee burnout costs companies $125 billion to $190 billion in health-care spending every year. But there’s something you can do—for your people and the organization.
        - 15 days ago, 9 Feb 21, 3:04pm -
      • What’s Ahead for Employee Benefits Communications in 2021
        The confluence of events last year dramatically reshaped our lives and transformed people’s expectations of their employers. That’s had a direct impact on how HR pros communicate in 2021. Here’s what you need to know about what’s trendin…
        - 34 days ago, 21 Jan 21, 2:00pm -
      • Sorry I’m Late
        After nearly a year of anxiety, grief, fear, anger, and stress, your people are looking to you for guidance. When and how you communicate can provide reassurance.
        - 47 days ago, 8 Jan 21, 10:10am -
      • Happy Holidays from Segal Benz!
        2020 has been such a challenging year for all of us, so as the holidays approach, we would like to wish all of you a safe and happy holiday season!
        - 70 days ago, 16 Dec 20, 7:00pm -
      • How Often Have You Met a Real Legend?
        Segal is no stranger to industry legends. Our halls have seen the likes of employee benefits and HR innovators for over 80 years. But few have had both the professional and personal impact that Howard Fluhr has had. He’s been a sagacious, trus…
        - 72 days ago, 14 Dec 20, 11:00am -

      Recruitifi Blog

      • Unleashing talent as a competitive weapon
        Whether you’re still focusing on traditional “time-to-hire” or agonizing over what an unfilled position is costing your company, you know that when it comes to recruiting and hiring, time is of the essence. This already high pressur…
        - 21 Apr 16, 6:42pm -
      • the challenges of recruiting in hypergrowth
        Perfecting your recruitment and hiring process is hard enough during so-called normal conditions, but as Wrede Petersmeyer and the rest of the team at Airbnb found out, it’s even more difficult during a period of hypergrowth. Since Wred…
        - 21 Apr 16, 6:39pm -
      • Full-Time Workers Increasingly Willing to Work Part-Time
        Introduction A new RecruitiFi survey on the career paths of 1,000 U.S. full-time and part-time adult employees found that individuals currently working full-time are increasingly likely to seek part-time work due to the flexibility as…
        - 16 Nov 15, 8:55pm -
      • The Intersection of Ad Tech and IT Recruiting
        Due to the omnipresence of smartphones and the web’s proven success as an advertising platform, there’s increased demand to place candidates with an intersection of IT and advertising skills in positions. The burgeoning ad tech indust…
        - 16 Nov 15, 8:02pm -
      • IT Recruiting: Cloud Computing and Big Data Candidates are in Demand
        There are certain areas of IT recruiting where demand far exceeds supply, such as cloud computing and related areas like Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and big data. Moving to cloud-based platforms saves companies money and offers very real…
        - 7 Oct 15, 2:14pm -
      • Maybe You Should be Recruiting Job Hoppers
         Recruiting job hoppers may wind up costing employers a large sum of money due simply to their unreliability. The average cost to replace an employee is 21 percent of that employee’s yearly salary, so hiring a job hopper might wind up…
        - 1 Oct 15, 2:02pm -

      HR Hardball

      • newNo Degree? No Problem.
        Considering the blue-collar deficit, you might be interested in knowing about the highest-paying jobs that don’t require a degree. Each of these 25 jobs have higher than average to average job growth and pay up to 80K a year.
        - 2 days ago, 22 Feb 21, 1:15pm -
      • Getting Woke(r) with David Creelman
        Like a Happy Days episode from days gone by, I teased this topic into a “To Be Continued” two-parter. In case you need to re-visit last week’s episode, you’re now hooked up: In this episode David gives some in-the-workplace application to en…
        - 12 days ago, 12 Feb 21, 12:59pm -
      • Getting Woke with David Creelman
        Part one of a conversation with David Creelman, global HR consultant and one-man think tank. What happens when companies go "woke?"
        - 19 days ago, 5 Feb 21, 2:58pm -
      • It’s The End of Jobs As We Know It (and I feel fine)
        Will the robot overlords spare a few of us in the future workforce? Or, have we slightly exaggerated the End of Jobs?Join John Whitaker and Jeff Wald and let's hash it out.
        - 26 days ago, 29 Jan 21, 12:47pm -
      • Helping Them Grow with Julie Winkle-Giulioni
        Your employees are craving more development opportunities. It all starts with a conversation, so what are you waiting for?
        - 43 days ago, 12 Jan 21, 1:11pm -
      • Election Fraud (no, not that one)
        Year 2020 - "Worst year ever."Year 1960 - "Hold my beer, son."A contested election can change the course of history in a radical and immediate way. Need proof?
        - 51 days ago, 4 Jan 21, 2:13pm -

      Lisa Rosendahl Blog

      • Character Building Experiences
        We all face experiences that test our temperament, our spirit, and our moral fiber. They provoke us to choose between what we feel we should do and what we would do, if not for the expectations of others. Or, they stop us in our tracks because they a…
        - 31 Jan 18, 3:00pm -
      • Yes, I am Judging You
        If it looks like I have been judging you, it's because I have. If it wasn't me evaluating how you chose to respond on a group email and coming up with a snarky response I'll never deliver or predicting the negative impacts of your personal motivatio…
        - 2 Jan 18, 3:00pm -
      • Motherhood and Cliche
        My daughter is 16, going on college. I remember being pregnant worrying about what I would do if the baby was sick on a day I couldn't be off work. The worry was for nothing. My answer was clear the moment I saw my daughter for the very first time -…
        - 11 Dec 17, 3:00pm -
      • A Reluctant Exerciser: On the Road to Recovery
        I completed The Fast Factory Challenge today. My goals for the 6-weeks were pedestrian: recharge my exercise routine,  clean up my diet, and downsize my menopausal muffin top . Not for one moment did I entertain the idea of shifting my lifelong rela…
        - 17 Nov 17, 5:22pm -
      • Changing the HR Story
        The new year presents a fresh start. If there is something you'd like to start doing, stop doing or change the way you are doing it, this is when many jump on the resolution train. Whether you are a resolution-maker or not, making something better is…
        - 12 Jan 15, 12:00pm -
      • My Leadership Sweet Spot
        Leaders must be learners and last week I completed the Healthcare Leadership Development Program. It was great program focused on each of us as individual leaders, the healthcare environment we operate in and leadership in crisis. As a wrap-up, each…
        - 23 Sep 14, 1:00pm -

      Something Different HR

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          Change-Effect

          • Moving on up
            A few years ago I wrote a post about internal promotion and the comparison to external candidates. It is fair to say that it raised quite a bit of debate at the time and a range of differing views. If you don’t have the time, or the inclination, to…
            - 23 days ago, 1 Feb 21, 8:00am -
          • Careless talk
            There is a lot to feel grumpy about at the current time and as a rule I try to look on the positive side – because when things simply get too overwhelming it rarely pays to search out more bad news. One thing that I do struggle with on a regular ba…
            - 37 days ago, 18 Jan 21, 8:00am -
          • In praise of the grafter
            If you managed your career through advice on Linkedin, you’d believe that aligning you work with your purpose, throwing everything out the window on a regular basis, always remaining agile and disruptive were the key to success. Trust me, they real…
            - 86 days ago, 30 Nov 20, 8:00am -
          • Lifelong learning
            I wrote recently about the perils of organisations delegating responsibility to employees under the guise of empowerment and “individual choice”. Effectively placing every individual at jeopardy to changes in the economy, society and the organisa…
            - 16 Nov 20, 8:00am -
          • Recruiters admitting failure
            I’ve previously written about the role of recruiters in the current climate. I absolutely appreciate that for hard pushed recruitment teams, dealing with the volume of applicants that you get in a recession is tough. As people try to get a job, any…
            - 9 Nov 20, 8:00am -
          • The folly of individual choice
            It is very rare that I recommend a book, I did enough of that when I worked at Penguin Random House so I figure I’m due a break. And, to be honest, I’m baffled why my ex-colleagues didn’t acquire “The Lonely Century” by Noreena Hertz, becau…
            - 2 Nov 20, 8:00am -

          PeopleTactics

          • Designing a Job-Specific Training Program
            When hired, employees bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience to your organization; however, often times there are a few gaps here and there – and of course there is always the learning curve of your business. Training an employee on wha…
            - 2 Aug 18, 8:13pm -
          • The New Kid on the Block: How to Welcome Your New Hire
            Remember the first day of school when you were little? The excitement, the anxiety, the unknown – all the emotions! Starting a new job can elicit the same feelings as we felt on those tender days in grade school…regardless of how old we get. Bein…
            - 17 Jul 18, 6:17pm -
          • Recruitment Benchmarking: Metrics to Consider
            In today’s world, tracking business metrics is essential for leaders to understand where their organizations shine and where they need to improve. Monitoring these metrics on a consistent basis – and turning the results into real-life change –…
            - 22 Jun 18, 5:51pm -
          • Learning Ability: The Key to Hiring Talent for Tomorrow
            When it comes to talent, we tend to think of hiring someone who has a specific list of skills or experience to meet our business needs of TODAY. Hiring someone based on how well his resume matches the job description is a traditional approach and not…
            - 8 Jun 18, 6:51pm -
          • HR & Business Metrics: What Are You Tracking?
            As the value of having real-time data at your fingertips becomes increasingly important, the use of people analytics has evolved from mere project-based initiatives to a more proactive integrated strategy that drives work forward. Instead of operatin…
            - 11 May 18, 9:27pm -
          • How Up-To-Date is Your Employment Application?
            The employment application is a standard document for any recruiting process. Having applicants complete the employment application at the onset of the recruitment phase is important. Equally important is making sure it is up-to-date on the ever-chan…
            - 28 Apr 18, 2:00am -

          HR Culture Club

          • ¿Cuál Es La Historia Y Evolución De La Dieta Keto?
            Si ha seguido las tendencias alimentarias en los últimos años, es probable que haya oído hablar de la dieta cetogénica (Ketogénica). Este método de alimentación alto en grasas y bajo en carbohidratos ha cautivado la cultura popular, y más per…
            - 11 Oct 19, 6:28am -
          • Que es Keto? – Guia comprensiva
            ¿Qué es una dieta Keto? Una dieta Keto es bien conocida por ser una dieta baja en carbohidratos, donde el cuerpo produce cetonas en el hígado para ser utilizadas como energía. Se conoce como muchos nombres diferentes: dieta cetogénica, dieta ket…
            - 7 Sep 19, 5:17pm -
          • Dieta Keto Opiniones
            ¿Qué es Dieta Keto? La Dieta Keto es una dieta extremadamente baja en carbohidratos o sin carbohidratos que obliga al cuerpo a un estado de cetosis. La cetosis ocurre cuando las personas comen una dieta baja en carbohidratos o sin carbohidratos y l…
            - 6 Sep 19, 5:53am -
          • Pastillas Efervescentes
            Las pastillas efervescentes se están volviendo cada vez más populares en una variedad de sectores, incluidos los suplementos y el uso farmacéutico debido a la facilidad con la que se pueden consumir. Las pastillas efervescentes están diseñadas p…
            - 1 Sep 19, 5:45pm -

          Accidental HR

          • Failing to learn
            “On a cycle the frame is gone. You’re completely in contact with it all. You’re in the scene, not just watching it anymore, and the sense of presence is overwhelming.” ― Robert M. Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inq…
            - 17 Sep 20, 10:00am -
          • Warning: Introvert at Work
            We make a lot of assumptions about how people operate based on these neat labels that we apply: Boomers, Millennials, Introverts, Extroverts Quants, Techies…it saves us time – people know what we mean when we refer to them.  Their profiles are u…
            - 8 Sep 20, 5:04pm -
          • Through a window or into a mirror?
            Maturity is that time when the mirrors in our mind turn to windows and instead of seeing the reflection of ourselves, we see others . Source unknown _____________________________________________________________________________ At work, we are on a p…
            - 31 Aug 20, 10:00am -
          • Weeding through the chaos
            I can’t believe it’s been a year.  Well, actually I can believe it because when I consider everything that has happened and continues to happen…it had to have been at least a 12-month period.  In fact, I can’t believe it’s only been a yea…
            - 21 Aug 20, 7:00pm -
          • Summer of `86 Revisited
            The summer of 1986 I was 14 and about to start high school in September.  I knew it was vital to take stock over the summer months because I was certain that something monumental was going to happen. The year before I had moved from the suburbs to t…
            - 12 Aug 19, 1:21am -
          • Why vulnerability is so important
            It irks me that I am sitting down to write this post so early on in January  because I feel like this should either be a look back on 2018 (summary: professionally productive, personally it sucked eggs) or my goals for 2019 (make it out alive). Howe…
            - 4 Jan 19, 5:53pm -

          Corporate HR Girl

          Salima Nathoo

          • Remix: 6 Lessons on Playing Smart and Failing Forward
            Dug this one up from the archives, dusted it off and gave it a fresh polish — you might even see your own reflection in it. 1 #NoHustleWasted. The shortcut to success takes years to create. There’s no copy & paste formula for it and along the way…
            - 13 Sep 16, 4:12am -
          • Lean Learning
            It first happened in 2010 and then everyday thereafter. Emerging from my Master’s Degree in Adult Learning & Global Change and leaning into social media, I couldn’t connect the dots between 40 pages of a training workbook and 140 characters on Tw…
            - 17 May 15, 8:00pm -
          • Why Learning Should Be Open Source
            If knowledge is not open source, we are running a dangerous experiment with the collective intellect of humanity.   At times the sound of the rain seemed to be louder than the crescendo of voices inside the coffee shop during the lunch rush; an enli…
            - 17 May 15, 2:03pm -
          • Is Your Organization Collaboratively Intelligent?
            They say too much of something is not always a good thing – when you’re not being smart about it. Collaboration is no exception. Is your organization collaboratively intelligent? A Collaboratively Intelligent Organization has a culture of sharing…
            - 12 Oct 14, 12:30pm -
          • Leaders, Time to Get Your Shift Together
            In a time of scarcity, the greatest abundance is the plentiful of being more of who we already are. Today’s leaders own a lot. We are responsible for a continuum that has the bottom line on one end, and on the other, cultivating conditions for the…
            - 13 Aug 14, 4:28am -
          • Get Your Head in the Cloud with Disruptive E-Learning Technology
            I’m excited to be collaborating with e-learning company Docebo, on a series of sponsored posts and guest posts on topics ranging from Business Process Humanization to Learning Design for Employer Branding, and this first post on a review of their l…
            - 20 Mar 14, 3:21pm -

          Break the Frame

          • 5 Must-Dos to Finally Keep Your Promise to Change
            She wanted so much for her future. Big dreams were matched by big promises both to herself and others. However, her desires and actions remained on opposite sides of the river bank. Forever separated by a chasm either too difficult or too cumbersome…
            - 8 days ago, 16 Feb 21, 10:30am -
          • What Should You Do if You Can’t Shake the Stress?
            Life is stressful in the best of times. In these COVID times, it can be downright overwhelming.  It’s the end of summer Down Under, and our family recently went on our first holiday in a year. We traveled from our small community to a state where…
            - 22 days ago, 2 Feb 21, 10:30am -
          • Goals vs. Resolutions – Do You Know the Difference?
            It’s the start of the new year, so it’s resolution time, or one-word time, or three-words time or goals time, or same-old-same-old time. Which one is it for you? In years past, I’ve set resolutions and abandoned them within months. (Ok, sometim…
            - 50 days ago, 5 Jan 21, 10:30am -
          • Most Viewed Posts of 2020 to Help You Lead and Thrive
            What a strange year it’s been.  Usually, at the end of the year, I like to look back at my most popular posts to understand what’s on people’s minds. This year, I wrote less often and frequently focused on, you guessed it, the pandemic. Nevert…
            - 57 days ago, 29 Dec 20, 10:30am -
          • A Better Way to Ask “How Are You?” During the Pandemic and Beyond
            We are living through one of the most challenging times in modern history, yet one throwback persists, telling the world we’re all good.  It’s the age-old response to “How are you?”  Good. I’m good.  Most of the time, it’s a polite que…
            - 71 days ago, 15 Dec 20, 10:30am -

          Whipper Snapper HR

          • SarahMillerAU.com
            Whipper Snapper HR is a really special site to me, because it's through this site I got to nut out so many things I needed to wrap my head around as a new starter in the HR world.Funny though - I'm not such a whipper snapper any more!Things have chan…
            - 28 Aug 16, 3:00pm -
          • Social Media & HR - my speaking notes for a presentation
            This is a short presentation I gave to a group of HR Professionals on why I use social media, the benefits, how to get over some stumbling blocks, and why I think everyone should just have a go! Social Media & HR - The DIY Professional Developme…
            - 15 May 16, 7:53am -
          • The Importance of *expletive* Intermissions
            It's the Cabaret Festival in Adelaide, and last night we went along to support a friend's show - you know one of those things where it's probably not your cup of tea, but you want to see your people succeed. Well within the first 5 minutes, it was so…
            - 21 Jun 15, 3:54am -
          • You're Better than Samsung
            I will never buy a product that needs to shit on the competition to advertise itself.That's probably why I find Samsung phones unattractive.And why I change the channel every time this Ford Territory MkII ad comes on:It just makes me cringe at all th…
            - 15 Mar 15, 10:49am -
          • Be The Asshole Who Says It
            Those special relationships at work aren't doing anyone favours.Think of that team mate that's really liked, but needs extra guidance with 'careful cotton gloves'- they're not getting the real picture. And that respected colleague who can't print a d…
            - 27 Feb 15, 3:26pm -
          • Weed
            It’s spring, and although everything is green, I was surprised that when I actually looked at the garden, a huge amount of weeds have sprung up. It was a good reminder that in times of growth, we have to be really on guard about what’s establishi…
            - 14 Oct 14, 12:38pm -

          The Aristocracy of HR

          • Human Performance Deserves More Than a Review
            Campaign/FTC disclosure: This is a sponsored blog post. I will or have received compensation for this post. I only work with companies I feel have great products, services, and offerings. In accordance with my blog disclosure statement, I will onl…
            - 25 Feb 19, 10:06pm -
          • The Game of Supremacy Chess
            Have you ever won or enjoyed playing a game where the rules were not explained to you? Let’s try this another way, have you ever enjoyed a game where the people you were playing with started switching up the rules midgame leaving you at a disadvant…
            - 7 Feb 19, 5:52pm -
          • The Audacity of No Rebuttal
            I am no stranger to a good debate. In fact, I quite enjoy a healthy conversation comprised of fact, experience and well-placed opinion every once and again. The operative word here is healthy and by healthy I mean all parties in the debate are allowe…
            - 3 Feb 19, 1:00pm -
          • #BlackBlogsMatter : Let’s Separate For Peace Sake
            As I continue on my journey of life, I find the one thing I consistently seek is peace. I enjoy peace in my relationships, peace of mind, peace in matters of the heart, and just general equilibrium as much as possible with most things in my life. Ple…
            - 24 Jan 19, 12:00pm -
          • 10 Perspectives to Digest for 2019
            We are entering the last year of the 2010s. One year from 2020, a year painted as the poster child of human advancement and something of a sci-fi fantasy. From all I can tell, we haven’t exactly accelerated into a Jetson reality of flying cars, rob…
            - 1 Jan 19, 1:00pm -
          • #Unleash18 Solve For Happiness, Change The World with Mo Gawdat
            “If we get AI right it is the last frontier for humanity. Everything beyond AI will invent and create on our behalf beyond that.” ~Mo Gawdat, Former Chief Business Officer of Google X How does this statement sit with you? Right now, there is a lo…
            - 24 May 18, 6:24pm -

          Talent Vanguard

          • Waking Up in Wonderland
            Some people say that stress is the gap between expectation and reality. This seems like an overly simplistic definition, but I think it gets at something true about the challenges associated with being continuously disappointed. Consider it in the co…
            - 27 Jan 20, 3:29am -
          • It’s Not Rocket Surgery

            - 7 Oct 19, 2:34am -
          • The Indirect Approach
            I’m relearning how to breathe. Which is odd, since the fact that I’m typing this suggests I already know how to do that. And since I’ve also just returned to school to do a masters degree it would be fair to expect that I’d be into more advan…
            - 23 Sep 19, 2:34am -
          • A Year of Not Knowing
            I haven’t been writing. I’ve wanted to, but I’ve been deep in a trough of not knowing. It feels pretty awful, but I’ve been here before and I know the drill. I have to keep going and eventually I’ll come out the other side. Writing on the i…
            - 15 Jul 19, 2:28am -
          • Announcing the Aperta Project’s Toronto Tech Study
            “To make something good of the future, you have to look the present in the face.” Simone de Beauvoir I’m so proud to announce the launch of The Aperta Project, and its first collaborative initiative: The Toronto Tech Study. As many of you will…
            - 3 Jun 19, 11:26am -
          • On Power & Transparency
            I’ve become increasingly fascinated by power in the last few years. Think about it: power is woven through every experience we have with others: in relationships, interactions, and organizations, but we almost never acknowledge it. Saying power is…
            - 13 May 19, 2:49am -

          Career Connects

          • What makes the perfect Linkedin profile?
            10 Tips to help you sculpt your Linkedin profile, from the fine folks at LinkHumans.     Looking to do more on Linkedin? Check these Networking Tips from a Recruiter.
            - 2 Jul 14, 2:41am -
          • Transitioning Military Women’s Career Event in Austin
            In partnership with National Charity League, Inc. the Texas National Guard will host a Military Women in Transition event to help women in all phases of the job search or […]
            - 7 Feb 14, 3:57pm -
          • Networking Advice from a Recruiter
            It’s Friday, and a day of reflection for me. There are three bits of my 9 years of recruiting experience that I’d like to share with anyone simply networking and/or […]
            - 24 Jan 14, 4:57pm -
          • Can you teach old dogs about new toys?
            Adopting a new pet can be easier than adopting new technology. Good technology can shave time off processes, and make compliance easier. The BEST technology can help you tell the […]
            - 5 Nov 13, 7:05pm -
          • Does your resume help you stand out?
            More and more, the importance of an organic and dynamically updated social profile is dominating the job search landscape. How can you separate yourself from the hundreds of competing resumes […]
            - 5 Nov 13, 4:20pm -
          • How to Recruit Candidates like Humans
              Does your recruiting strategy include a content marketing strategy? Most recruiters throw out a job link and the phrase “great opportunity” then expect the best candidates to come knocking. […]
            - 5 Oct 13, 3:17am -

          Visueel Voorop in HR

          • Visie op Lean HR – beïnvloeden en veranderen van cultuur
            Jekiel behandelt in het boek ‘Lean Human Resources’ het herontwerp van HR-processen voor een cultuur van continue verbetering. Het boek is onderverdeeld in zes delen en in het derde deel wordt het volgende beschreven: de aspecten van cultuurveran…
            - 23 Aug 18, 7:00pm -
          • Visie op Lean HR – hervorming van HR
            Jekiel behandelt in het boek ‘Lean Human Resources’ het herontwerp van HR-processen voor een cultuur van continue verbetering. Het boek is onderverdeeld in zes delen en in het tweede deel wordt het volgende beschreven: een stappenplan voor de her…
            - 31 Jul 18, 6:00pm -
          • Visie op Lean HR – voorkom verspilling talent en mislukken cultuurverandering
            Jekiel behandelt in het boek ‘Lean Human Resources’ het herontwerp van HR-processen voor een cultuur van continue verbetering. Het boek is onderverdeeld in zes delen en in het eerste deel wordt het volgende beschreven: de verspilling van talent e…
            - 21 Jul 18, 1:18pm -
          • Vision of Lean (Six Sigma) HR
            Lay gives a short explanation of the Lean philosophy and its evolution in the book ‘Lean HR’. Then a collection of easy-to-use tools is treated to find and analyze improvement projects.  A structured approach is offered to reduce waste in your…
            - 25 Apr 18, 7:01pm -
          • Visie op Lean (Six Sigma) HR
            Lay geeft in het boek ‘Lean HR‘ een korte uiteenzetting van de Lean filosofie en de evolutie ervan. Vervolgens wordt een verzameling van eenvoudig te gebruiken tools behandeld om verbeterprojecten te vinden en te analyseren. Hierbij wordt een ges…
            - 11 Apr 18, 7:42pm -
          • Vision of Agile HR
            In the book ‘Agile HR’ Boskma, Buizer, van de Hoef, Peters and Zelen discuss the (un)missable rol of HR in agile organizations. The central question in the book is: How do you design an organization and the associated HR-function in such a way th…
            - 17 Mar 18, 8:07am -

          HR Bartender

          • newHuman Experience Management #HXM – 4 Essential Culture Components
            Human experience management gives an authentic human work experience to employees. There are four essential culture components to HXM.The post Human Experience Management #HXM – 4 Essential Culture Components appeared first on hr bartender.
            - 1 day ago, 23 Feb 21, 9:57am -
          • The Future Workplace [Episode 4] Learn How to Make Your Career Thrive in Uncertain Times
            Career growth may seem nearly impossible during these uncertain times. Author Hannah Morgan from Career Sherpa shares her thoughts and tips.The post The Future Workplace [Episode 4] Learn How to Make Your Career Thrive in Uncertain Times appeared fi…
            - 3 days ago, 21 Feb 21, 9:57am -
          • Managers: How To Ask Your Team For Feedback – Ask #HR Bartender
            Feedback is one of the most important tools managers can use for employee engagement. Here are 4 key aspects of effective employee feedback.The post Managers: How To Ask Your Team For Feedback – Ask #HR Bartender appeared first on hr bartender.
            - 6 days ago, 18 Feb 21, 9:57am -
          • The Future Workplace [Episode 3] – Employees and Employers Need Career Durability
            Career Durability is a important to the future workplace. Author and futurist Alexandra Levit shows how it impacts both employers and employees.The post The Future Workplace [Episode 3] – Employees and Employers Need Career Durability appeared fir…
            - 8 days ago, 16 Feb 21, 9:57am -
          • Bookmark This! Labor Law Postings Edition
            Labor law postings might not tell employees they are loved. But, maybe they should. Compliance plays a big role in the employee experience.The post Bookmark This! Labor Law Postings Edition appeared first on hr bartender.
            - 10 days ago, 14 Feb 21, 9:57am -
          • Competitive Recruiting: What HR Can Expect In the Year Ahead
            Recruiting is getting competitive again in 2021. Good employees can go anywhere. Here are a few resources that may help in the year ahead.The post Competitive Recruiting: What HR Can Expect In the Year Ahead appeared first on hr bartender.
            - 12 days ago, 12 Feb 21, 9:57am -

          Human Resource Management

          • Corporate Nirvana – A Tale of Urban Enlightenment
            Book Author: Sonali D'silva (Talent Development Professional, Author and Avid Blogger)I have been one of those professionals who had no time for myself or for reflection and had lost touch with my...[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi…
            - 30 Jun 14, 6:33am -
          • Take another Shot
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            - 11 Jun 14, 1:31am -
          • Employee Leadership
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            - 1 Jun 14, 2:23pm -
          • Leadership Roadmap
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            - 20 May 14, 7:15am -
          • Training and Development
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            - 19 May 14, 3:35am -

          Leadership Freak

          • newOn Broccoli and Peaches – How to Give Challenge and Support
            If support is a peach, challenge is broccoli. Peaches are good. Broccoli is good for you. An abundance of peaches makes people complacent and feeble. But too much broccoli makes people disheartened and… Continue reading →
            - 22 hours ago, 23 Feb 21, 11:47am -
          • newI Haven’t Grown Up – Have You?
            We all get older but we’re children till we die. When my wife flirts with me, sarcastically I say, “Grow up!” But maybe we shouldn’t grow up. Perhaps we haven’t. Embrace your inner… Continue reading →
            - 2 days ago, 22 Feb 21, 11:47am -
          • How Motherhood Makes Many Women Better Leaders
            “Motherhood transforms many women into better leaders.” Joann Lublin – Power Moms Lublin writes, “Tapping skills honed as time-starved parents, they set priorities well, multitasked, and delegated effectively.” And motherhood provides even…
            - 5 days ago, 19 Feb 21, 11:47am -
          • The Secret to Developing Authentic Leaders on Your Team is One Thing
            The worst leaders fail to develop others. (Zenger and Folkman) But you can’t leverage weakness to develop strength. Growth is energized by purpose and strength, not weakness and coercion. Authentic development: Warren Bennis… Continue reading →
            - 6 days ago, 18 Feb 21, 11:47am -
          • The 3 Ascending Levels of Leadership Success
            “Success comes in cans—I can, you can, we can.” Anonymous Level 1 leadership: Individual performance – I can. Meeting expectation earns a paycheck. Exceeding expectation earns opportunity. Don’t seek favors. Earn opportunities. Earn… Cont…
            - 7 days ago, 17 Feb 21, 11:47am -
          • The Urgency Illusion: Are You Running Around with Your Hair on Fire? Here’s Why!
            The urgent has obscured the important if you’re constantly running around with your hair on fire. Distracted leaders finish a few ‘small’ tasks before doing important work. Stop saying, “Let me finish these… Continue reading →
            - 8 days ago, 16 Feb 21, 11:47am -

          Three Star Leadership

          Ask a Manager

          • newmy mother-in-law got a job at my company, my new coworker is someone I talked to on a dating app, and more
            This post, my mother-in-law got a job at my company, my new coworker is someone I talked to on a dating app, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My pushy mother…
            - 5 hours ago, 24 Feb 21, 5:03am -
          • newhow can I convince my employee not to work until 2 AM?
            This post, how can I convince my employee not to work until 2 AM? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.A reader writes: I am a manager who has a great team and several high-performing employees. We are all working from home th…
            - 15 hours ago, 23 Feb 21, 6:59pm -
          • newI got promoted, but I can’t get a fair salary
            This post, I got promoted, but I can’t get a fair salary , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.A reader writes: I was hired as an entry-level, salaried employee five years ago. After less than a year, a new position was creat…
            - 17 hours ago, 23 Feb 21, 5:29pm -
          • newour staff aren’t underpaid but think they are
            This post, our staff aren’t underpaid but think they are , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.A reader writes: I work at a nonprofit with about 200 staff. Staff constantly bring up how underpaid they are and ask for bonuses,…
            - 18 hours ago, 23 Feb 21, 3:59pm -
          • newwhat are you wearing on work Zoom calls these days?
            This post, what are you wearing on work Zoom calls these days? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.This post is sponsored by thredUP. So, what are you wearing on Zoom calls for work these days? For a very short time at the be…
            - 19 hours ago, 23 Feb 21, 3:00pm -
          • newstart-up founder with no work experience, my boss says I killed the business, and more
            This post, start-up founder with no work experience, my boss says I killed the business, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My friend’s start-ups are struggl…
            - 1 day ago, 23 Feb 21, 5:03am -

          LebHR

          • “You are the Most Valuable Asset” – Is it true?
            What is the “most overused words” in the corporate lexicon?  If you answered “People are our most valuable asset”, you are correct. For decades, top executives and business managers have echoed the platitude “our employees are our most val…
            - 9 Sep 16, 4:35pm -
          • Revenge Hiring and Revenge Firing
            What happens when someone is Hired to get even or Fired to get even? Recruitment is one of the most important factors when it comes to putting your organization into a position where it can compete, and be successful. Getting the right people into th…
            - 26 Aug 16, 11:53am -
          • 5 Great Motivational Books You Should Read
            Who needs motivation? humm, everyone?! It is in fact a key aspect of anyone’s work experience, and life in general. Without motivation, one would sit idle, do nothing, feel depressed. And even though we had previously written many articles regardin…
            - 26 Apr 13, 8:07am -
          • How to Deal with a Micromanager ?
            Now that you came to realize what the key signs of a micromanager are (if you missed our previous article about this topic feel free to check it here: Are you a Micromanager?), we now move to another aspect which is the key problem for people being m…
            - 22 Apr 13, 5:03pm -
          • Are you a Micromanager?
            Are you a micromanager? sometimes termed a control freak? well sadly most micromanagers will answer by no ! as they do not feel that they are micromanaging. Actually many people will feel insulted if they are called micromanagers. The effects of thi…
            - 17 Apr 13, 5:46pm -
          • How to Become World’s Best Boss: an Interview with Michael Scott
            Who’s better to sit in for an interview with than Dunder Mifflin Scranton’s own Michael Scott, “World’s Best Boss” ?! We arranged to have this great “fictional” interview with Michael (based upon actual quotes from The Office) to learn…
            - 12 Apr 13, 7:52pm -

          HR Observations

          • 5 Reasons Why You Should Use a Behavioral Interview: Guest Post
            Today’s post is from Danielle Jenkins a recruitment marketing expert at Professional Resume Writers. One way to check a recruiter’s success is to look at the quality-of-hire rate. Although it can be challenging to measure because quality is subje…
            - 29 Oct 20, 7:45am -
          • Vital Role Of HR And Management In Improving Employee Onboarding: A Guest Post
            Today’s post was written by Samantha Kaylee Image Source Employees are the biggest asset of any enterprise; that’s why they are always searching for new and competitive employees. However, hiring and retaining talent is quite tricky these days. O…
            - 24 Sep 20, 3:31pm -
          • Guest Blog – 5 Mistakes to avoid when recruiting a remote team
            Remote work is a reality no one can look away from. Even organizations that never thought of going remote, had to adapt to this new normal to sustain their businesses. Many companies have also started to hire remote staff. Remote hiring, if done in t…
            - 8 Sep 20, 2:44pm -
          • The Quickstart Guide to Time Tracking for Remote Workers: A Guest Post
            Remote teams are becoming commonplace due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, businesses are using time tracking tools to manage work hours for their teams. What should you know about remote time tracking and how can you start using it to its full…
            - 1 Sep 20, 7:45am -
          • Managing Bereavement in the Workplace
            Today’s guest post was written by Gary Bury who is co-founder and CEO of Timetastic, an independent and profitable web app for managing time off work, used by thousands of companies around the world. Death and bereavement is a sad but inevitable fa…
            - 28 Jul 20, 7:45am -
          • How Can the Construction Industry Overcome HR Challenges? A Guest Post
            This is a guest post from Megan R. Nichols, STEM Writer. She offers advice to HR professionals in the construction industry. The construction industry has made significant advancements within technology and management practices in the past decade. Ma…
            - 28 Jan 20, 3:41pm -

          The Employer Handbook

          Talent & Social Business

          • Cognizant's $30 million corpus to give counter offers to people who resign
             So this news about Cognizant came out yesterday:In an unusual move and in a bid to tackle its high attrition rate, Cognizant has set up a $30-million corpus, dubbed as a retention fund, to hold back top performers and digitally-skilled employees. …
            - 6 days ago, 18 Feb 21, 1:00pm -
          • My LinkedIn Live conversation with Harsh Johari on #EmployerBranding in the new normal
             Today I had an interesting conversation with my friend Harsh Johari who is a Executive and Change Leadership Coach on the value of Employer Branding in the new normal.You can see the full 42 minute long conversation hereIf you want to talk to me ab…
            - 22 days ago, 2 Feb 21, 12:37pm -
          • Recap of the panel on Digital HR at the Economic Times HR World Conference
             As I had stated earlier, I moderated a session on Digital HR yesterday. It went off quite well, and here's a recap of the discussion:Priyanka Anand, VP and Head of HR, South East Asia, Oceania & India, Ericsson, said, “When the pandemic happened…
            - 25 days ago, 30 Jan 21, 8:57am -
          • Moderating a panel on #DigitalHR at the #ETHRNexTech virtual conference by @ETHRWorld
             I am be looking forward to moderating a panel discussion on #DigitalHR at the #ETHRNexTech virtual conference by ETHRWorldCheck out the star-studded lineup of speakers which include Josh Bersin, Priyanka Anand, Kamal Dutta, Jayant Paleti, Maha…
            - 28 days ago, 27 Jan 21, 7:22pm -
          • 2021 started off with being featured on a couple of lists
            I was recently featured by The Economic Times' ETHRWorld in their list of 50 Influential & Dynamic HR Leaders Who Have Made a Difference. These include many people I have been fortunate to have known over the course of time, and you should definitel…
            - 28 days ago, 27 Jan 21, 6:41pm -
          • How to go from EVP to an Employer Brand
             Many HR departments spend a considerable amount of time, effort and resources to define their EVP (Employee Value Proposition) but are either unsure of what to do with it or they are unable to really  communicate that effectively.Here's a step by…
            - 99 days ago, 17 Nov 20, 6:17am -

          Thoughts For a Better Workplace

          • Sometimes all it takes is finding the right coach...
            Even if you are not a fan of singing competitions on TV (I personally haven't watched American Idol in years) the winner of The Voice last night, Josh Kaufman, was a pretty big success not only for the franchise, but for the artist himself.He had lon…
            - 21 May 14, 3:43pm -
          • Do not let planning get in the way of execution
            For those of you who are still shaking their head at the images from Atlanta and lines of cars, people stranded, walking home and sitting on the road for over 12 hours...well I join you in that head shaking.In case you missed it, here is a brief slid…
            - 29 Jan 14, 9:25pm -
          • It's okay to not be Zappos....they had to start somewhere also
            Not surprisingly a lot of talk has been going on in the last week or so about Zappos significant shift to flattening their management hierarchy .  In this Washington Post article it notes: "The unusual approach is called a “holacracy.” Develope…
            - 15 Jan 14, 8:41pm -
          • Do you have a career plan?
            One of the hardest questions for me to ever answer was and is, "Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?" This question creates mini panic attacks in my gut. What if I answer wrong? Should I be specific or general? Worst of all, what if I don't know…
            - 9 Aug 13, 3:46pm -
          • Changing the learning curve
            I have read Penelope Trunk for some years now, back when she was with Brazen Careerist and now since she's been out on her own.I won't lie some musings I drift over and some I really read. However if you haven't read one of her most recent postings,…
            - 7 Apr 13, 11:32pm -
          • Don't be that HR horror story
            If you follow different HR blogs out there, you've no doubt come across one of the better ones by Chris Fields.   In fact one of his more recent posts about taking your "HR hat off" made me recall my own interactions with friends or relatives and me…
            - 21 Mar 13, 2:09am -

          Upstart HR

          In Full Bloom

          • Let’s Talk About Life: The Power Of Memories And Relationships In Coping With The Loss Of My Life Partner
            IntroductionSome of you may know that I wrote this widely read blog from November 2009 until my last post in August 2019. It wasn’t retirement that stopped me from blogging but rather the need to focus 200% on getting Ron through his second bout w…
            - 43 days ago, 11 Jan 21, 10:25pm -
          • Let’s Talk About Life: The Power Of Memories
            My 55th Birthday Celebration WeekendMy father passed away in 1995 just before my 50th birthday, and we buried him on my birthday. At his funeral, there was quite a crowd, not because of his prominence but because of all he had done for others in the…
            - 9 Aug 19, 8:33pm -
          • Passover Memories: Family, Food, And Immigration Policy
            Passover Seder At The Obama White HouseI’ve been feeling a little weepy this Passover, awash in memories of the epic Seders of my orthodox Jewish childhood. They were epic, not just in the number of people participating, nor in the abundance of wo…
            - 22 Apr 19, 6:36pm -
          • A Bloom’s Christmas: Retail Inventory Management
            Blooms Camera Ad Circa 1950There are times when I really hate being a grownup, when I’d like nothing better than to be the child I never was. When your Mom dies before your sixth birthday, you grow up fast. And when your Jewish family’s economic…
            - 24 Dec 18, 2:42am -
          • The Cavalry Isn’t Coming: “We The People” Are Our Only Defense
            There was always the moment, in those old Westerns, when the settler families, perhaps led by John Wayne, realized that the Cavalry weren’t going to get there in time to save them from the outlaw gang which was intent on raping their women, stealin…
            - 11 Jul 18, 11:43pm -
          • We Cannot Be Paralyzed By Our Fears!
            I cried myself to sleep last night, more discouraged about America than I could ever remember. We worked so hard to get to an enviable place in our pursuit of that more perfect union, to a level of human and civil rights, of social justice and the ru…
            - 28 Jun 18, 9:05pm -

          HR Success Guide

          • How to Improve Staff Engagement in the Legal Industry
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            - 27 Aug 15, 11:30pm -
          • How do you motivate Low Performers to do a Better Job?
            Author: Antony XavierThis is a question that keeps many managers up at night. And it's hard to answer. The answer is hard because different things motivate different employees. For example, one...[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website…
            - 20 Aug 15, 11:30pm -
          • The World's Biggest Office
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            - 13 Aug 15, 11:30pm -
          • How to Attract the Right Candidate
            Author: Helen Sabell (College of Adult Learning)Today’s job market is highly competitive and inundated with a growing number of people seeking employment. As a result, employers may find themselves...[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my w…
            - 7 Aug 15, 11:30pm -
          • SMEs Guide to Online Payroll Services
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            - 7 Jul 15, 11:30pm -
          • Employee Performance Reviews
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            - 3 Jul 15, 11:30pm -

          Thinking About Learning

          • Answers
            One of the many issues facing people across the piece is that there’s too much Me Time. We haven’t learned how to deal with our Own Thoughts. We were never taught what it means to be mindful and Accept Our Thoughts. Instead we were told Go To The…
            - 50 days ago, 5 Jan 21, 8:28pm -
          • Things I’ve learned in 2020
            We all have trauma and pain that we need to deal with and resolve. In all likelihood, that trauma and pain is the cause of many bad decisions and ongoing bad decisions. I never took for granted having good health, and my recovery from Covid-19 highli…
            - 100 days ago, 16 Nov 20, 2:52pm -
          • The Human
            I have to fight to hear someone. Noise. Opinions. Data. News. Voices. Our contract with social media is so very broken. We are triggered and told to think in binary terms. Adult debate and thinking isn’t allowed to take place without some false sen…
            - 11 Nov 20, 2:46pm -
          • Hey L&D Vendors
            Here’s a typical problem. You’re seeking to run a management development programme. Let’s say it’s a 3 month programme for 30 front line managers, 2 days a month of in-person training, requirement for virtual and digital elements, and seeking…
            - 16 Aug 20, 1:17pm -
          • Lessons from Dr Martin Luther King Jr about #BlackLivesMatter
            In 2019, I was fortunate to take a work trip to Atlanta, Georgia, USA. It was my second trip, and on this occasion wanted to make sure I spent some time learning more about the life of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. It was a powerful visit, and one I have…
            - 27 Jul 20, 8:20pm -
          • Things I’ve learned about being an ally
            My reality, and my lived experiences are only one part of living in this world. Yes, they are valuable to me. Yes, they may also have been from a position of privilege. Yes, I have also been a victim of and a supporter of systemic bias. Listening is…
            - 24 Jun 20, 12:42pm -

          T Recs

          • 8 Ways to Improve Hiring and Retention
            Almost every piece of research covering the priorities of business leaders and senior HR professionals will conclude that recruiting and retaining the people they need is the top priority and main challenge. Research covering aspirations of employees…
            - 23 Oct 18, 10:52am -
          • Under New Management
            This weekend sees the start of the new Premier League football season and I, for one, can’t wait. Regular readers will know that I’m an Arsenal fan, who’s been following them home and away since my early teens. But this weekend is a little more…
            - 10 Aug 18, 7:40am -
          • Thoughts From Jobseekers on How Work is Changing
            It seems that barely an hour passes on digital communication channels without predictions, opinions and discussions appearing about the future of work. Those last three words alone now appear on bios and as individual specialisms. The battle is often…
            - 9 Aug 18, 2:05pm -
          • Technology, People, Recruitment and The Tipping Point
            The recruitment ecosystem is constantly shifting shapes and dynamics, and ameliorating in new and different ways. Technology is driving much of this. The simple days of agencies, internal and advertising platforms (be they print or digital) have chan…
            - 4 Jun 18, 4:12pm -
          • Be Courageous, Be Human, #WorkHuman
            Do the internal systems and structures within your company work against people reporting harassment or bullying, or are there ‘safe spaces’ or non-judgmental support for those who need to tell their story? Can HR create these? And if not, then is…
            - 10 Apr 18, 8:16am -
          • 3 Things about Digital Transformation
            October is traditionally HR technology month.  2 major conferences with accompanying expos, and chances to see what new functionalities the major companies have lined up, as well as some of the newer, start-up tech businesses. For all the bright shi…
            - 23 Oct 17, 6:51am -

          Matt Charney's Snark Attack

          • Blind As A Bat: Oracle, Catz and the Heavyside Lawyer
            Oracle has sued Google; Supreme Court accepts case which will set precedent on API ownership, fair use doctrine.
            - 19 Feb 20, 5:57pm -
          • Let Me Ride.
            This is my first post on this site in a really long time. Here's hoping it doesn't get me fired.
            - 18 Dec 19, 6:56pm -
          • Virtual Insanity: Rethinking The Traditional Workplace.
            One of my senior leaders once told me a funny story about the time his kid was asked about what Dad did for work. “He talks on the phone in the basement all day,” the kid replied. This pretty much sums up a lot of people’s perceptions about vir…
            - 5 Jun 18, 2:49pm -
          • Glassdoor: An M&A Which Will Live in Infamy.
            There are a lot of companies out there that actually walk the walk. Glassdoor, for a long time, was one of the good guys; they practiced the same sort of radical transparency they preached and were the rare company to actually champion the employee…
            - 10 May 18, 3:16pm -
          • Feeling Lucky: Google Gets Into Sourcing.
            One of the foundational premises of talent sourcing lies in the fact that traditional search engines are notoriously bad at searching for individual people and profiles, particularly as they relate to jobs. If you’re looking for something, search…
            - 28 Mar 18, 3:01pm -
          • Um Yea: Not Another 2018 HR Tech Trends Post.
            Here’s a good way to kick off a new year: for the first time in like, a decade, I’m actually not dreading writing one of those annual preview posts. See, if you’re in the recruitment content marketing business (a pretty shit nice, TBH), every y…
            - 16 Jan 18, 2:21pm -

          HR Remix

          • 60+ Free Email Templates to Jumpstart Your Email Marketing
            Win the Inbox with eye-catching email campaigns and save time when it comes to design.Designing a template, especially one from scratch, can be a major frustration. But what if the hard work was already done for you? What if templates showcasing…
            - 13 days ago, 11 Feb 21, 5:08pm -
          • Featured Images now in Gmail Promotions Tab Bundles!
            Gmail’s recent broad rollout of promotions tab bundles will reward good, engaging emails with more opportunities to solidify that engagement.FeedBlitz is helping you make the most of that opportunity, out of the box, today, by making every email we…
            - 72 days ago, 14 Dec 20, 4:41pm -
          • New Mapping Feature Available with Every Email Send
            Zoom in to discover where your emails are being read.A great new feature offering more insight into your subscribers is now available with every email send and monthly insight report:Geographic data on engagement stats.And not just the numbers, t…
            - 84 days ago, 2 Dec 20, 9:43pm -
          • Surprise! Your Company’s Remote — Now What?
            There’s more to running a remote company than keeping up with technology.You probably didn’t plan on taking your company 100% online, but yet – here you are.Under normal circumstances, companies who shift to being fully remote plan for week…
            - 30 Apr 20, 2:00pm -
          • 3 Time Savers to Help your Email Marketing
            If you’re like the rest of us, distractions seem to be at an all-time high.Nothing is normal. Whether there are more people at home, you have to homeschool on top of your career, or you’re struggling with worry, everyone is busy. These circum…
            - 28 Apr 20, 7:03pm -
          • Tips Our Team Learned the Hard Way While Working Remotely
            Finding your ideal work from home rhythm isn’t as easy as you may think.When pajamas replace business casual, the fridge is now just a short walk away, and Netflix marathons are streaming on TV – working remotely from home can sound like a dr…
            - 23 Apr 20, 2:00pm -

          101 Half Connected Things

          • Credibility, Crowds and Conferences
            Last week I got asked to do a keynote speech for an international Cloud Computing Conference. But let’s come back to that in a bit… I haven’t written much recently, but I was reflecting on credibility and expertise and how the status of ‘some…
            - 18 Jul 20, 6:34am -
          • AI, Bias, Riot Police and Recruitment
            I recently read another article posing the choice as to whether AI being used in recruiting software is introducing or removing bias. This is a choice that I’ve seen written about, almost relentlessly, for the last few years and I’m going to be b…
            - 24 Feb 20, 7:37am -
          • Fairness, Silos & The Proximity Problem
            Why proximity breeds unfairness
            - 10 Feb 20, 7:15am -
          • The Surprising Truth About Obvious Truths
            I regularly talk and write about the need for a more evidence based approach to creating work that works better for more people. Less guff. There is too much faddishness and too many poorly thought out and poorly joined up initiatives. I’m therefor…
            - 3 Feb 20, 7:45am -
          • Hipster HR
            One of my favourite stories of last year was of someone complaining of their photo (from a stock gallery) being used in an article about hipsters. The claim was that their photo being used portrayed them in a negative light. The article was on group…
            - 27 Jan 20, 7:30am -
          • A Year Without Work
            Early in my career I took a job in a department that was supposed to be delivering a major new product for one of our business partners. It seemed like a great opportunity. What happened next was that the deal was delayed and the delayed again. But w…
            - 16 Jan 20, 6:02pm -

          Leadership Freak

          • newOn Broccoli and Peaches – How to Give Challenge and Support
            If support is a peach, challenge is broccoli. Peaches are good. Broccoli is good for you. An abundance of peaches makes people complacent and feeble. But too much broccoli makes people disheartened and… Continue reading →
            - 22 hours ago, 23 Feb 21, 11:47am -
          • newI Haven’t Grown Up – Have You?
            We all get older but we’re children till we die. When my wife flirts with me, sarcastically I say, “Grow up!” But maybe we shouldn’t grow up. Perhaps we haven’t. Embrace your inner… Continue reading →
            - 2 days ago, 22 Feb 21, 11:47am -
          • How Motherhood Makes Many Women Better Leaders
            “Motherhood transforms many women into better leaders.” Joann Lublin – Power Moms Lublin writes, “Tapping skills honed as time-starved parents, they set priorities well, multitasked, and delegated effectively.” And motherhood provides even…
            - 5 days ago, 19 Feb 21, 11:47am -
          • The Secret to Developing Authentic Leaders on Your Team is One Thing
            The worst leaders fail to develop others. (Zenger and Folkman) But you can’t leverage weakness to develop strength. Growth is energized by purpose and strength, not weakness and coercion. Authentic development: Warren Bennis… Continue reading →
            - 6 days ago, 18 Feb 21, 11:47am -
          • The 3 Ascending Levels of Leadership Success
            “Success comes in cans—I can, you can, we can.” Anonymous Level 1 leadership: Individual performance – I can. Meeting expectation earns a paycheck. Exceeding expectation earns opportunity. Don’t seek favors. Earn opportunities. Earn… Cont…
            - 7 days ago, 17 Feb 21, 11:47am -
          • The Urgency Illusion: Are You Running Around with Your Hair on Fire? Here’s Why!
            The urgent has obscured the important if you’re constantly running around with your hair on fire. Distracted leaders finish a few ‘small’ tasks before doing important work. Stop saying, “Let me finish these… Continue reading →
            - 8 days ago, 16 Feb 21, 11:47am -

          Three Star Leadership

          • newBook recommendations for business leaders: 2/22/21
            Leaders are readers. Reading helps you discover ideas to try and expand your mental models. In this post I point you to reviews of recent business books. You’ll find pointers to reviews of Relentless: The Forensics of...
            - 2 days ago, 22 Feb 21, 4:00pm -
          • newBoss’s Tip of the Week: Ask for insight
            You’ll confront a lot of situations in your career. Every time you do, you face a choice. You can try to figure everything out yourself or you can ask for help. Most of the books about how to be a leader or...
            - 3 days ago, 21 Feb 21, 7:00pm -
          • Weekend Leadership Reading about leadership lessons from the pandemic
            Weekends are time when things slow down a little. Your weekend shouldn’t be two more regular workdays. That’s a sure road to burnout. Take time to refresh yourself. Take time for something different. Take...
            - 5 days ago, 19 Feb 21, 4:00pm -
          • Leadership is a Sometime Thing
            Don’t aspire to be a leader. Some of the time, it’s important to be a good follower. Set your sights on leading and not “being” a leader. No one is a leader everywhere and all the time. Leading involves setting...
            - 6 days ago, 18 Feb 21, 4:00pm -
          • From the Independent Business Blogs: 2/17/21
            Independent business blogs are blogs that aren’t supported by an organization like a magazine, newspaper, company, or business school. Those people provide lots of great content, but they don’t need any...
            - 7 days ago, 17 Feb 21, 4:00pm -

          Employer's Lawyer Blog

          • When Rhetoric Comes to Town
            By now, if you haven’t heard about Donald Trump’s statements on Muslims and his plan to prevent Muslims from entering the country, as well as the vehement support he is receiving from an astonishing number of people, you may be living under a roc…
            - 9 Dec 15, 7:44pm -
          • Beware the FMLA Equitable Estoppel Claim
            Imagine that your company has 40 employees, one of whom is subject to hospitalization for a medical condition and requires surgery. He is out of work for several weeks and in his absence, the company realizes that it gets along fine without him. As a…
            - 10 Nov 15, 2:23pm -
          • Don’t Bet on the Jury Verdict
            As some of those who follow me on Twitter know, I had jury duty in September. Like most people, it wasn’t something I was looking forward to (and I even tried to get out of it on the basis that no one would pick a lawyer for a jury). Well, it turn…
            - 5 Nov 15, 2:55pm -
          • Department of Labor Releases New Proposed Overtime Rules
            On June 30, 2015, the Department of Labor announced new proposed overtime rules aimed at expanding the number of employees eligible for overtime pay and decreasing the number of employees that qualify for an exemption under the Fair Labor Standards A…
            - 1 Jul 15, 1:50pm -
          • Supreme Court Weighs in on Religious Discrimination and Against Abercrombie
            Yesterday, the Supreme Court released its opinion in EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc. The case involved the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission bringing a religious discrimination lawsuit against the national retailer, under Title VII. Sa…
            - 2 Jun 15, 1:15pm -
          • HR Cinema: Star Wars – The Empire Strikes Back
            HR Cinema is an ongoing feature here at The Employer’s Lawyer.  It combines my love of movies with my passion for human resources and employment law.  Please feel free to suggest movies in the comments and I will do my best to incorporate your su…
            - 4 May 15, 11:24pm -

          Charlie Judy

          HR Pockets

          • A Baked Recap
            I recently shared with you all about BakedHR, a YouTube channel Jazmine Wilkes and I started. You can also catch some content on Instagram. If you’re not subscribed to our channel or following us on IG yet, I just made it real easy for you to fix t…
            - 39 days ago, 16 Jan 21, 4:03pm -
          • BakedHR
            The blog has been quiet for a while now, even though it went through a really great makeover earlier this year (you could book your own update here: https://21adsmedia.com/ – Andrew is GREAT to work with!), but I’ve just been focused elsewhere. D…
            - 86 days ago, 30 Nov 20, 1:54pm -
          • Why’d you wear that?
            I recently had a chance to catch up with some of my favorite local HR friends and let me just go on record now, that doesn’t happen enough! After catching up on other areas of life we did the usual: swapped weird stories, dissected everything aroun…
            - 22 Oct 19, 12:32pm -
          • Before sexual harassment makes it to the workplace
            Before we experienced sexual harassment at work, we experienced it somewhere else.
            - 30 Jul 19, 12:17pm -
          • What do your employees even do?
            My inbox and timeline are consistently filled with employee engagement tips. Every day I get something from a vendor or two trying to pitch an HR Tech tool to solve employee engagement or a white paper on effective employee engagement strategy. No ma…
            - 19 Jul 19, 12:55pm -
          • Would your employees hire you?
            I enjoy a good conference, and I especially enjoy a good speaker who is reinforcing things I agree with in a room full of thousands of people. I realize that means I’m participating in a self-serving conference experience and not necessarily someth…
            - 19 Mar 19, 4:20pm -

          Don't Forget to Remember

          • Post-COVID Career Advancement
            Vaccines are being administered and with Spring a month away there is (finally) reason to be optimistic that a return to normal is in sight. What Will The Future Look Like?Will we return to commutes, office clusters, airplanes and hotels? Will the b…
            - 11 days ago, 13 Feb 21, 5:18pm -
          • Top 5 - 2020
            Yea, we know, 2020.... worst year ever.... blah, blah, blah. No concerts outside of the drive-in but tons of great music was recorded/released. Clem Snide returned with a beautiful summer companion (with Scott Avett in tow) that'll make you laugh wh…
            - 55 days ago, 31 Dec 20, 4:05pm -
          • What We've Learned in 2020
            It's that time of year when reflection and planning meet to flip the calendar. This year, it seems more important than ever to put the past away. At this time last year I predicted that 2020 could be the best year ever. I had also written a blog prep…
            - 63 days ago, 23 Dec 20, 9:25pm -
          • How COVID19 Jump Started Digital Transformation
            The onset (and after-effects) of COVID19 sent shock waves through the workforce. Individuals (and the companies for whom they work) were literally forced to adopt technical transformation overnight. Most organizations with remote job functions (sales…
            - 9 Oct 20, 6:55pm -
          • The Art of Getting Out of Your Own Way
            I've never been shy to document my foibles. I guess helping others learn from my mistakes might help me feel like I've recovered something lost. Most of us begin our careers with a sense of competition. At some point, we learn compromise is one of t…
            - 29 Sep 20, 6:59pm -
          • D E & I are not just letters
            I am proud to be part of SHRM's Together Forward at Work (TF@W) campaign. TF@W is a call for the HR Profession and broader business community to drive racism and social injustice out of America's workplaces through specific actions and measurable out…
            - 27 Jul 20, 4:15pm -

          Employment Law Navigator

          • Thanks, and so long…
            After 3 great years, the Employment Law Navigator is coming to an end. We’ve had fun, and we hope our posts have been helpful. Our sincere thanks to our contributors and to Zelle’s superb Marketing Director Dan Gruber, who picked our art, caug…
            - 28 Jul 17, 6:38pm -
          • That is SO last week
            Last week, HR Dive reported on a Washington federal court’s June order requiring that a public employer pay $1.8 million to a terminated employee.  The worker was fired when she failed a drug test due to her lawful use of prescription drugs, test…
            - 24 Jul 17, 7:29pm -
          • That Critical First Response to Harassment Complaints: Stage 2
            Last week, we wroteabout the importance of “first responders” who receive complaints of workplace harassment, and provided tips on how they should prepare for and react to complaints.  This week, we continue to focus on the early stages of the c…
            - 20 Jul 17, 5:43pm -
          • That is SO last week
            Last week, the City of San Francisco joined other municipalities around the country that prohibit employers from asking applicants for wage history.  The  Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance that will go into effect in mid-2018. Pittsburgh, Ph…
            - 17 Jul 17, 8:03pm -
          • That Critical First Response to Harassment Complaints: A Checklist
            Employers don’t want workplace harassment to occur, but when it does they want to know. Harassment affects morale, distracts from productive work, and can do real damage to its victims.  It’s long settledthat ignorance is not a defense to claims…
            - 13 Jul 17, 8:40pm -
          • That is SO last week
            Last week, the Eleventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to rehear a Title VII sexual orientation discrimination case. The Court let stand a March 2017 ruling by a three-judge panel of the Eleventh Circuit that Title VII does not prohibit emplo…
            - 10 Jul 17, 7:22pm -

          What Goes Around

          • HumanKind : A World Mental Health Day Free Art Drop
            The last physical free art drop I made was way back in March 2020. I didn’t think it was right to continue the game during lockdown, so apart from a few online drops – the project has been dormant for a while. October 10th is World Mental Health…
            - 9 Oct 20, 3:25pm -
          • Running Into Resistance
            Getting stuck, and trying not to worry about it.
            - 27 Jul 20, 12:24pm -
          • Living In A Fisheye Lens
            The hermit and the performer, working alone and working out loud.
            - 25 Jun 20, 1:25pm -

          The Social HR Connection

          • Introducing Harlow Creative Co.
            First and foremost, I want to thank those who have stuck with me through my career journey these last 7+ years. From HR and recruiting to content strategy to employer branding, it has been extremely rewarding. Since starting this blog in 2012, I’ve…
            - 26 Dec 19, 7:48pm -
          • An Update from Ashley
            A few years ago, I wrote a blog about the importance of taking a break to recalibrate career and personal goals. After managing this blog and keeping up with social media for years, I needed a mental break so I could find renewed passion for what I w…
            - 7 Jul 19, 3:22pm -
          • 4 Tips to Stay Relevant Before Searching for Your Next Job
            Want to know the best way to be proactive in your job search? Check out my latest VentureFizz post here to learn more.
            - 31 Jan 17, 3:33pm -
          • 4 Tips for Becoming a Great Remote Employee
            Curious about taking a remote role? Already working virtually but want to improve your success? Check out my latest blog on VentureFizz for some tips! Click here to read more.
            - 2 Nov 16, 5:19pm -
          • Finding Your ‘Culture Fit’ During the Job Search
            Learn more about company culture and how finding the right one for you matters.
            - 7 Sep 16, 3:40pm -
          • 4 Recruiting Practices that Won’t Turn Off Candidates
            Whether you’re a new recruiter or seasoned, corporate or agency, these 4 practices are always a good reminder for creating a good candidate experience. Click here to check out my latest blog post on VentureFizz for more details.
            - 3 Aug 16, 2:58pm -

          What is Paul Thinking?

          • Updates over on the new site…

            - 4 Dec 17, 2:05pm -
          • Jobvite and Fistful of Talent Hangout!
            Our first hangout is at 1pm ET on Tuesday, November 14th Google for Jobs/ROI of Recruitment Marketing Spend! What You Need to Know to Look Smart!! This past fall I participated in a great series of events for Jobvite called the Recruiter Nation Live…
            - 10 Nov 17, 3:39pm -
          • Why All the Individual Suggestions for Engagement Are WRONG
            If you’re getting this update you haven’t switched your subscription to the new site. I just checked my feeds and deleted anyone on this feed who was also on the list for the new feed. So only those who haven’t switched are getting this update.…
            - 3 Nov 17, 2:06pm -
          • Change Is Good!
            I need 3 minutes of your time. 3 minutes to make my life easier. And you know it is ALL about me. But really, this will make YOUR life easier (and so much better.) If you’re getting this update via email you are subscribed to the “old” site. I…
            - 1 Nov 17, 12:29pm -
          • If You Manage People This Post Will Make You 100% More Effective
            As I make the transition to the new site I will be publishing updates here that link to the new site and once again urge you to subscribe to updates from the new site. I hope you do subscribe and hope this isn’t too much of a pain for you. Consider…
            - 26 Oct 17, 1:32pm -
          • Being a Participant VS Participating
              As I make the transition to the new site I will be publishing updates here that link to the new site and once again urge you to subscribe to updates from the new site. I hope you do subscribe and hope this isn’t too much of a pain for you. Consi…
            - 25 Oct 17, 11:55am -

          HR Warrior

          • Grievances and the Hiring Process
            Units of local government have the responsibility to conduct business in the most transparent manner possible.  This includes the hiring process. Applicants for public jobs should feel confident that the selection process was fair and designed so th…
            - 8 Jul 19, 9:39pm -
          • HR Legislative Update Covering: Lactation Room, Nursing Mothers, Severance & EMS Rest Exclusion
            Several new laws have taken effect in the last year that affect Public Employers primarily.  Please review this legislative update carefully and contact me for any further information you may need to ensure compliance.P.A. 100-0947 (January 1, 2019)…
            - 19 Jun 19, 9:53pm -
          • Disciplinary Action up to and Including Termination
            My blogging has been pretty sporadic lately! I just finished an overload semester and had a boat load of client work to handle as well. So unpaid work gets pushed aside. I hope to get more regular on this site as time moves forward. Here's a summary…
            - 28 May 19, 5:50pm -
          • What's New in HR for Illinois Employers?
            By Donna Rogers Skowronski, M.Ed., SPHR, SHRM-SCP via www.RogersHR.comNow – already required in your workplaces New IL Poster required due to ISSERRA change as of 1/1/19.IL Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act requires employers to allow breaks as…
            - 25 Feb 19, 8:11pm -
          • Employer Changes in Illinois: 300 Days Plus New POSTER
            The following are a couple employment related changes all business owners and human resources professionals in Illinois should be aware of.DOCUMENTATION RECOMMENDEDEmployees of any Illinois employer now have a much longer time frame to bring a compla…
            - 10 Oct 18, 4:52pm -
          • Top HR Podcasts Chosen for HR Student Review
            Since 2011, I have incorporated a social learning aspect to my HRM and Strategic HRM course.  The graduate students get to chose while the undergraduates are assigned a specific podcast to listen to each week.  Over the years, I have incorporated b…
            - 27 Aug 18, 2:03am -

          Rollercoaster HR

          • Create a present focused on the future
            The pandemic of 2020 has provided ample opportunity for those of us who need time to think and process to do just that. It’s been a time where the chance to do good work in the moment cannot be lost … Continue reading →
            - 79 days ago, 7 Dec 20, 12:05pm -
          • 2020 = Read
            As snow softly falls this evening here in southwest Michigan, I find myself looking forward to 2020 and the possibilities that still await us upon the dawn of the new year. While I am not one for making resolutions, I … Continue reading →
            - 31 Dec 19, 1:53am -
          • Radical Mutuality
            The first time I read the term “radical mutuality” I became giddy. I was reading a piece my boss shared with our team, A Nation of Weavers, written by David Brooks of the New York Times when that term entered … Continue reading →
            - 7 Mar 19, 1:01pm -
          • Good teams
            For the 1st time in my nearly six years as the HR Director in our local school district, I have the opportunity to hire someone onto my own team. This is prompted by the retirement of one of my team … Continue reading →
            - 26 Feb 19, 12:41pm -
          • A love letter, of sorts, to @SHRM
            This is a post that has been lingering in both my mind and on my hard drive for while. While there is certainly some love spoken about, pain and emptiness are part of this story too. I believe the reason … Continue reading →
            - 18 Feb 19, 1:16pm -
          • 10 Percent
            In my world, so far, 2019 hasn’t been a year worth savoring or celebrating. The combination of crappy winter weather (otherwise known as living in SW Michigan!), the sudden death of a valued colleague because of the winter weather, and … Continue…
            - 6 Feb 19, 11:36am -

          A Leading Perspective

          • Networking, Inspiration, and Education; Preparing for #SHRM17
            It’s springtime and for many of us, this means rebirth, growth and perhaps even “new life.”  All around us, we see the signs. Before we know it, life will literally be buzzing around us. As HR professionals, we see this transformation in our w…
            - 20 Mar 17, 6:29pm -
          • Back Off; It’s Mine! (A tale of missed opportunity)
            “I hope you don’t often feel the breeze of an opportunity passing you by.” Carol Strider (aka Heather’s mom) I was traveling a while ago and overheard someone say, “you did not lose the opportunity; someone simply wanted it more.” I conte…
            - 24 Nov 16, 1:34am -
          • Does this country need more HR professionals?

            - 15 Jul 16, 11:50pm -
          • Purposeful HR
            I’m here at SHRM16 milling about with thousands of other Human Resource Professionals. I was on a walk last night, proudly wearing my SHRM16 Blogger tshirt, and stepped into a joint to get some water. An employee of the store, referring to my shir…
            - 20 Jun 16, 3:35pm -
          • Get Certified; Stay Certified!
            Years and years ago, I decided I wanted to get certified. This was no small deal; I had been raised in state government and NONE of my peers or supervisors were certified nor did any of them, as far as I could tell, see the value in it. I began the s…
            - 20 Jun 16, 12:20am -
          • Mindfully Including Howard Ross
            Years ago, I was a member of my local SHRM Chapter and was helping our current president recruit for new Board Members. On one particular year, the Diversity Chair position was vacant and so I offered to help recruit for that position. I had been i…
            - 17 Jun 16, 9:43pm -

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