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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

  • Our Clients and Community – 10 Years in Business
    I’m wrapping up the week of appreciation posts by thanking our clients and community for the immense support over the last 10 years. From the clients who took a chance on a new consultant early on in my business (thank you GI Energy) to those who s…
    - 23 Apr 21, 5:58pm -
  • Employee #3 – Cindy Serrano Pineda – 10 Years in Business
    Our latest employee just joined us in March. She was hired on the premise of working 15 hours per week for the foreseeable future in an HR Operations Specialist Role. Last week, she started working full-time in a recruiting capacity because our clien…
    - 22 Apr 21, 1:00pm -
  • Employee #2, Mireya Ingham – 10 Years in Business
    Continuing my series this week during our 10-year anniversary I will be taking today to talk about employee #2, Mireya Ingham. Before I talk about her though I feel I should clarify something about contractors. For years, contractors were the way we…
    - 21 Apr 21, 1:00pm -
  • Employee #1 – Christine Kopp, 10 Years in Business
    We all have those colleagues who turn into friends. When I say friends, I don’t just mean drinks after work kind of friends, I mean, vacationing together, sending their kids gifts on Christmas kind of friends. Before my layoff, Christine Kopp was t…
    - 20 Apr 21, 1:00pm -
  • From Laid Off to Thriving HR Consulting Firm – Our 10 Year Anniversary
    There is something you should know about me. I am, and always have been, a jump out of the airplane and build the parachute on the way down kind of person. I trust myself to figure things out. It’s not always pretty. Sometimes it takes longer to fi…
    - 19 Apr 21, 1:00pm -

Robin Schooling Blog

  • In Order to Form a More Perfect (HR) Union….
    HR professionals are raised (trained? taught?) to view labor unions as the enemy. Unions are the Moriarty to our Sherlock Holmes. The Hans Gruber to our John McClane. The Ursula to our Ariel. But unions served a historically important role fighting f…
    - 70 days ago, 14 Sep 21, 2:02pm -
  • A 9/11 Legacy
    My friend Christine Lewis-Varley wrote this guest post for me in 2011 and it ran for the 10th year anniversary of 9/11 over at the HRSchoolhouse. Sadly Christine passed away in 2014. I’m re-running this post today in memory of Christine as well a…
    - 74 days ago, 10 Sep 21, 1:56pm -
  • Replicate? Or Redefine?
    A number of years ago, as I was cavorting-in-the-job-market whilst in pursuit of a new gig, I had an interview for an HR Leader role when the site leader (we’ll call him Bob) asked me “what HR best practices are you aware of in our industry? I wa…
    - 76 days ago, 8 Sep 21, 1:14pm -
  • Time to Think: The HR Knowledge Worker
    The term “knowledge worker” joined our business lexicon courtesy of Peter Drucker; the concept of “knowledge work” first appeared in his 1959 book The Landmarks of Tomorrow. For the most part we all understand that knowledge workers access an…
    - 3 Aug 21, 1:30pm -
  • The Talent Crisis: Aspirational vs. Actual
    Last week my friend/colleague Jena Brown and I had a really good discussion about the role (perhaps) that HR, TA and Talent Marketers have played in our current talent crisis. What, we discussed, are some of the reasons that are causing employees to…
    - 6 Jul 21, 4:12pm -

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, 9:23pm -
  • 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

  • new20 red-hot tips for the newbie recruiter
    Thousands of green ‘newbie‘ recruiters have joined the industry in 2021. Many more will follow next year as the industry booms. (And it will). But looming in the background is the fact that 50% of rookies don’t last six months. 80% won’t make…
    - 1 hour ago, 23 Nov 21, 6:01pm -
  • newRecruiting metrics for superstar results!
    It seems it has become ‘de rigueur‘ and a little ‘hip‘ to scoff at KPIs in recruitment as ‘old school‘. And it is true that many recruiters hate them. But that is not because of the KPIs. It is because of the way they are designed and the…
    - 2 days ago, 21 Nov 21, 6:36pm -
  • Recruit Now, Pay Later
    My latest financial tip, critical to your agency success. This one is a humdinger. Brilliant for onboarding new clients and keeping your cash flow tight. Check out my two-minute video, done with my mates over at APositive. It’s a fresh way to colle…
    - 6 days ago, 17 Nov 21, 7:14pm -
  • Hiring? Read this. Now. Please.
    A short note to anyone involved in hiring; It’s no longer about you ‘choosing them’. It’s much more about ‘them choosing you’. So, the question is – are you all ready for that?   Your hiring process, your interview process, your EVP ex…
    - 8 days ago, 15 Nov 21, 6:22pm -
  • Develop your recruiters. Or perish.
    It’s no secret that many recruitment agencies are scrambling for internal talent.  There are massive opportunities in our industry, but will you miss the boat? Are recruitment leaders doing enough to nurture new talent? And maybe even more importa…
    - 13 days ago, 10 Nov 21, 10:38pm -
  • My most powerful hiring question. Ever.
    This is simple. But powerful. When the time comes to make your next hire, simply ask yourself one key question, before you make an offer. Think about your next recruiter. Or support person. Or manager. Or Accountant. Actually, any hire you ever make…
    - 15 days ago, 8 Nov 21, 6:47pm -

HR Ringleader

  • Create Closer Family Relationships Through Wellbeing Activities
    Now that most US students are back in classrooms, parents are feeling mixed emotions. In 2020, the percentage of students participating in distance learning went from 72% in April to 67% in September. That number continued to drop as 2021 began and a…
    - 70 days ago, 14 Sep 21, 2:16pm -
  • Innovation: 3 Tips to Help You Take Action
    When I started my career back in the late 1990s, I was hopeful I would be seen as a leader in innovation in my field.  All my life I have been told I’m highly creative.  I’ve been admitted to programs throughout my early childhood that were des…
    - 77 days ago, 7 Sep 21, 5:21pm -
  • Mindful Eating & Other Strategies to Drive a Healthy Lifestyle
    We’ve all heard of the “Freshman 15” when students go to college, but have you heard of the “quarantine 15”? If you’re like many people, you may have noticed a weight change during the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey by the American Psychol…
    - 82 days ago, 2 Sep 21, 1:04pm -
  • Weigh In: Accessibility & Inclusion in the Workplace
    Improving diversity and inclusion at work is imperative in 2021. Organizations tend to focus on race, gender and sexuality.  It is also important to share how having mental or physical disabilities impact being included or excluded at work. H3 HR Ad…
    - 5 May 21, 12:51am -
  • Wellbeing and Mental Health Resources for the Modern Workplace
    *This post is sponsored by Oracle HCM.  For more information, visit them at www.oracle.com/human-capital-management Wellbeing and self-care are more important than ever before. Working from home or other non-traditional places is now a way of life f…
    - 11 Mar 21, 6:50pm -
  • 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…
    - 7 Jan 21, 6:26pm -

People Equation

  • Looking Beyond the Great Resignation
    The Great Resignation, the Great Reshuffle, The Great Migration. The media is awash with coverage about stats that indicate workers are on the move in numbers previously unseen in the U.S. labor market. No matter what it’s called, this workplace tr…
    - 7 days ago, 16 Nov 21, 11:20am -
  • How to Test a Leader’s Thinking
    Have you ever been in a meeting and the leader of the group says, “Hey, I have an idea!” and then proceeds to outline a suggestion that they clearly think is marvelous. But  you’re not convinced it’s marvelous. So the group sits there in awk…
    - 14 days ago, 9 Nov 21, 11:30am -
  • Safety in the Workplace – 5 Tips for Creating a “Speak Up” Culture
        Phil is the president of a mid-size company that has a huge safety problem. If you were to tell him this, Phil would scoff and proudly show you his company’s OSHA records. It’s true that Phil’s company does a great job protecting the phys…
    - 21 days ago, 2 Nov 21, 10:30am -
  • Why Silence at Work is a Good Thing—For Introverts and Extroverts Alike
    I am the offspring of two very different personality types: a gregarious extrovert and a studious introvert. My youth was shaped by my mother’s extroverted style. She had a positive, upbeat energy and effortless charm in social situations. From her…
    - 27 days ago, 27 Oct 21, 10:30am -
  • Monkey See Monkey Do: New Leaders Emulate Their Bosses
    What determines if a newly promoted leader will be successful? Of course, there are many factors. One consistent element I’ve observed in my leadership development role is this: new leaders often emulate their bosses. And this may be a good thing,…
    - 42 days ago, 12 Oct 21, 10:35am -
  • Good Comes First Book Review
    Spoiler alert: I’m a big fan of Chris Edmonds’ thought leadership. Having reviewed his book The Culture Engine and interviewed him, I’m always up for reading his insights. Now he’s back with his latest book, Good Comes First: How Today’s Le…
    - 55 days ago, 29 Sep 21, 10:30am -

The Tim Sackett Project

  • Being Named “Tim” Pays Way Better Than “Jessica”! Why?
    Data is amazing! It can also be funny and sad. Take a recent data analysis of names on resumes and salaries put together by Adzuna who put together a tool that allows you to search your own first name and … Continue reading →
    - 4 days ago, 19 Nov 21, 1:55pm -
  • I broke down hundreds of HR Tech Pitches into one winning formula!
    Over the past seven years, I estimate that I’ve listened to roughly 1,000 different HR and TA Technology pitches. As you can imagine, some of these have been super successful and many have failed and were never heard from again. … Continue readin…
    - 5 days ago, 18 Nov 21, 1:55pm -
  • Could You Be Elon Musk’s HR Leader?
    On episode 88 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee, and Kris Dunn come together to discuss Elon Musk as a maverick leader (his move of HQ location without discussing with the leadership team, firi…
    - 6 days ago, 17 Nov 21, 1:55pm -
  • Follow Your Talent…Not Your Passion!
    The worst advice you can get as a new professional in the world is to follow your passion. I’ll blame social media and the fake B.S. that proliferates Instagram, TikTok, etc. This one phrase, “Follow Your Passion” is probably the … Continue r…
    - 7 days ago, 16 Nov 21, 1:55pm -
  • What if you allowed anyone in your company to hire?
    Let me walk you through a scenario and you tell me what I’m missing. We all have hiring needs right now. Almost all of us are struggling to fill those needs. We love employee referrals! We also have great employees, … Continue reading →
    - 8 days ago, 15 Nov 21, 1:55pm -
  • The Future of Work is Adulting! @disrupt_hr @disrupthrlansing
    Last month we had a little bit of fun with the HR community in downtown Lansing, MI at DisruptHR Lansing. Here is my video from the night: The Future of Work? Adulting | Tim Sackett | DisruptHR Talks from DisruptHR … Continue reading →
    - 11 days ago, 12 Nov 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

  • SAP Swoops!
    With SAP SuccessFactors’ acquisition of SwoopTalent, they are joined together as a supergroup. The acquisition suggests that SuccessFacors is about to approach the market in a powerfully different way.The post SAP Swoops! first appeared on HR Exam…
    - 99 days ago, 16 Aug 21, 4:41pm -
  • 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…
    - 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…
    - 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.
    - 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…
    - 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…
    - 16 Feb 21, 12:04pm -

Minnesota Headhunter

  • 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 - Spring 2021 for the latest trends in Minnesota Recruiter hiring. Check out our regions new talent group...
    - 20 days ago, 4 Nov 21, 3:07am -
  • 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 - Spring 2021 for the latest trends in Minnesota Recruiter hiring. Check out our regions new talent group...
    - 43 days ago, 11 Oct 21, 12:59pm -
  • 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 - Spring 2021 for the latest trends in Minnesota Recruiter hiring. Check out our regions new talent group...
    - 58 days ago, 27 Sep 21, 3:13am -
  • 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 - Spring 2021 for the latest trends in Minnesota Recruiter hiring. Check out our regions new talent group...
    - 67 days ago, 17 Sep 21, 1:15pm -
  • 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 - Spring 2021 for the latest trends in Minnesota Recruiter hiring. Check out our regions new talent group...
    - 86 days ago, 29 Aug 21, 3:49pm -
  • 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 - Spring 2021 for the latest trends in Minnesota Recruiter hiring. Check out our regions new talent group...
    - 98 days ago, 17 Aug 21, 9:33pm -

Fistful of Talent

  • Suffering from The Great Resignation? Maybe You Need to Know Your Employees a Little Better
    Way back when I ran a newspaper news desk (yes, it was THAT long ago), I was looking to hire a Copy Desk Chief.  It was a critical role because the Copy Chief reviewed the work of the copy editors, and more importantly, made sure that bad stuff…
    - 27 days ago, 27 Oct 21, 12:13pm -
  • Where Did All The Workers Go!?
    The BLS labor stats came out recently, and it’s a bit perplexing for even us industry folks of what is happening to workers. The labor participation rate prior to the pandemic was around 63.3% and in the most recent month, it fell another .1% to 61…
    - 40 days ago, 14 Oct 21, 4:37pm -
  • Are Thirty First-Round Interviews for a Single Position Reasonable?
    I’m Gen X. I’ve seen some things. Live long enough in the recruiting game, and you’ll have stories to tell. AWOL Candidates. Hiring Managers under the influence. Ghosting at a level that would make The Blair Witch Project seem like a cartoon. D…
    - 68 days ago, 16 Sep 21, 5:20pm -
  • Exit Interviews? They’re Simply Too Little, Too Late
    Here’s a truism you can take to the bank: Bad ideas never seem to go away. How do I know? Well, it’s because with all the big workplace issues that are front and center today — like should you bring people back to the office, the remote vs. hyb…
    - 82 days ago, 2 Sep 21, 4:16pm -
  • 5 Real TA/Hiring Strategies for a Brutal Post-COVID Recruiting World
    Hey – it’s 2021. When’s the party getting started again? I kid, but not really. First, talent was slow to come back as the world recovered from COVID-19. Whether you believe that was a byproduct of government subsidies, fear of the workplace, c…
    - 97 days ago, 18 Aug 21, 3:25pm -
  • Women Are Picky! Recruitment Marketing 101!
    “OMG! Tim is so sexist!” Actually, I just give you the facts and data, you decide if it’s sexiest or not! I tend to think, with almost three decades of marriage under my belt that women, in my experience, tend to be way more selective than men.…
    - 5 Aug 21, 5:39pm -

Josh Bersin Blog

  • iCIMS Enters The Talent Marketplace War
    Now that companies are having such a hard time hiring, there is a massive trend toward the internal Talent Marketplace. As I described in my HR Technology 2022 speech last week, this is a bold new...Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisor…
    - 49 days ago, 5 Oct 21, 2:43pm -
  • Ten New Truths About The HR Technology Market
    Next week is the big HR Technology Conference and as I prepare my keynote I’ve had to review my last year of research with hundreds of vendors around the world. And rather than “write the...Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Ser…
    - 59 days ago, 25 Sep 21, 11:35am -
  • Cornerstone Announces Plans For A New System Of Work
    This weekCornerstoneOnDemand, the largest provider of learning management systems, introduced its “New System of Work” vision. While the details are not yet announced, I know for a fact...Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Servi…
    - 63 days ago, 21 Sep 21, 3:13pm -
  • Josh Bersin Academy Reaches 50,000 Enrollments
    This week I want to promote our growth and success with the Josh Bersin Academy. As we start the Fall, I want you to feel comfortable joining the JBA because so many of your friends are here.Let me...Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advi…
    - 64 days ago, 20 Sep 21, 5:16pm -
  • CEOs Are Leading A Movement To Educate The Workforce
    In the last few weeks, Amazon, Target, and Wal-Mart all announced more than two billion dollars of investment in employee education benefits for front-line workers. What’s going on here?This...Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory…
    - 66 days ago, 18 Sep 21, 7:43pm -
  • New Research Shows That 40% Of Tech Worker Meetings May Be Waste Of Time
    There seem to be endless studies about the impact of Hybrid Work. Microsoft’s most recent study, supported by academic studies, shows a significant decline in cross-functional communications...Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Se…
    - 67 days ago, 17 Sep 21, 12:42pm -

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

  • newHRchat Interview with Jennifer Henley: Employer Branding Essentials
    Recruitment Marketing Trends and What to Expect in 2022 In HRchat episode 365, we do a deep dive into the world of talent attraction and recruitment marketing to understand what worked pre-Covid and what’s making a difference during The Great Resig…
    - 8 hours ago, 23 Nov 21, 11:34am -
  • HRchat Interview with Alan Hosking: Media Coverage of the Future of Work
    HR Media Coverage Through the Pandemic and Great Resignation In HRchat episode 364, we talk about media coverage of the world of work and look at the need to reboot and redefine leadership for a post-pandemic world. My guest this time is Alan Hosking…
    - 4 days ago, 19 Nov 21, 12:00pm -
  • HRchat Interview with Sean Fahey: Video Interviewing Tips
    How to Leverage Recruitment Tech to Interview Candidates Remotely Before the outbreak of Covid, 79% of employers did first-stage interviews via phone or face-to-face meeting. By the start of this year, video interviews were the most popular method of…
    - 5 days ago, 18 Nov 21, 12:45pm -
  • HRchat Interview with Kathy Caprino: How to Reach Your Professional Potential
    Reassessing and Revitalizing Your Career Path: In HRchat episode 362, we talk about how to reach your highest potential at work. Bill's guest is Kathy Caprino, an internationally-recognized career and leadership coach, writer, speaker, and educator d…
    - 7 days ago, 16 Nov 21, 2:09pm -
  • HRchat Interview with Dethra U. Giles: Building a Successful Career
    My guest in episode 361 of the HRchat podcast is Dethra U. Giles, TEDx Speaker, Chief Bridge Architect at ExecuPrep, Adjunct Faculty Member at Mercer University, and one of Engagedly Inc's Top 100 HR Influencers of 2021.The post HRchat Interview w…
    - 11 days ago, 12 Nov 21, 4:38pm -
  • HRchat Interview with Oren Barzilai: Employee Stock Options
    Ways Employees Can Exercise Their Stock Options Employees in startups in the US are, according to findings published in carta.com, losing $30B every year in unexercised stock options, because 50% do not exercise their stock options upon leaving a com…
    - 12 days ago, 11 Nov 21, 1:34pm -

Everyday People

  • Glad to Help
    This past weekend our daughter made her first big adult purchase – a new car !! My wife and I drove up to be with her for support and advice if she needed it. We wanted to be there just in case things got challenging, but we expected her to be the…
    - 9 days ago, 14 Nov 21, 11:54pm -
  • A Little Respect
    It seems that almost every conversation these days is tenuous. People are hesitant to talk to each other about the most mundane subjects because they’re concerned about the potential reaction they’ll receive. This has led to people becoming more…
    - 16 days ago, 7 Nov 21, 11:34pm -
  • Trick or Treat ??
    I took the past couple of weeks off from blogging. It wasn’t because I needed a break. I just didn’t have something to write about. Work had been moving along with a few bumps and things at home were good as well. Then, I hit a tough week. I mean…
    - 23 days ago, 1 Nov 21, 12:17am -
  • Fully Immersed !!
    This past weekend my wife, daughter and I went to the Newfields Art Museum to take in the incredible digital experience featuring the artwork of Vincent Van Gogh. It took place in the LUME Indianapolis and it’s hard to adequately describe. You foll…
    - 44 days ago, 11 Oct 21, 12:27am -
  • Don’t Be an Entertainer !!
    If I was able to ask you how you’re doing as a human right now, how would you answer? I’m sure there would be a myriad of responses. Some would be genuine and some would be polite. Some would be in-depth and raw while others would be short and co…
    - 51 days ago, 3 Oct 21, 10:12pm -
  • You Gotta Minute ??
    The past few weeks have been a whirlwind because I was able to speak to my HR peers at both the SHRM Annual Conference and the Georgia SHRM State Conference in person and the Pennsylvania SHRM State Conference virtually. It’s been a long time since…
    - 58 days ago, 26 Sep 21, 10:00pm -

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

  • newPaths To Pursue A Career In Law Enforcement
    Law enforcement careers can be one of the most rewarding routes for you to take. You protect the community. Help put criminals behind bars. Keep criminals behind bars. You would also be a role model for most of the community. If you work with childre…
    - 5 hours ago, 23 Nov 21, 2:35pm -
  • The Most Vital Qualities Of A Great Teacher
    As a teacher, there are many things that you might want to focus on to ensure that you are giving your students the best possible education you can. One way to look at this is to try and develop some of the qualities that you think a good teacher sho…
    - 4 days ago, 19 Nov 21, 3:33pm -
  • Getting Into Grad School With A Low GPA
    Graduate school is an excellent way to improve your job prospects and open up new opportunities. If you have just graduated college with excellent grades, you have the pick of the grad schools. But what if you didn’t do so well?  Pixabay CCO Licen…
    - 6 days ago, 17 Nov 21, 8:56pm -
  • Top Questions To Ace Your Embedded Engineer Interview
    Are you an embedded engineer on the hunt for an ideal job? If so, here’s a fact for you to ponder. According to Data Bridge Market Research, the embedded systems market in the USA is predicted to hit $127.50 billion by 2027. This means that the mar…
    - 9 days ago, 15 Nov 21, 5:02am -
  • Technologies You Should Understand to Become More Employable
    When you are looking for a job, it is important to try and get every single advantage that you possibly can. This is especially true if you are looking to go into more competitive markets. You can make yourself seem indispensable in a job interview b…
    - 14 days ago, 9 Nov 21, 3:44pm -
  • The Benefits Of Further Education To Enhance Your Skills
    Graduating with a diploma or even a university degree is an incredible accomplishment. Many people have this as their goal and put many hours of hard work into achieving it. However, you may feel that the qualification has only given you the basic kn…
    - 36 days ago, 18 Oct 21, 11:43am -

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

  • Are You a Jerk for Sending that Email at 9 pm?
    No, you're not. But a growing number of people in the world will say that you are a jerk for sending that 9 pm email. The reality is . . . it's complicated. Let's dig in. You being a total...
    - 49 days ago, 5 Oct 21, 1:21pm -
  • Vaccine Mandates: The Remote Worker Question
    Editor's Note: To keep the crazies away on both extremes, I present my status and views on vaccination below. --Vaccination Status: Fully Vaccinated (Pfizer) --View of Employer Mandates: Supportive that organizations should do what they think is best…
    - 68 days ago, 16 Sep 21, 5:24pm -
  • COVID Vaccine Incentives/Penalties for Leaders, Ranked by Harshness...
    Editor's Note: This post was published before the proposed Vaccine Mandate for all private employers with more than 100 employees by the Biden Administration in September 2021. ----------------- We're just going to shut everything down for two to thr…
    - 84 days ago, 31 Aug 21, 4:58pm -
  • 1-to-1 Business Introductions: There Are Rules, You Animals
    Most people don't worry about having to do business introductions. I'd say that for 90% of the world, introducing someone to a person inside your network for the express purpose of mutual gain isn't a thing. For 10% of us...
    - 97 days ago, 18 Aug 21, 3:33pm -
  • HR Capitalist Chart - The Assessment Profile of a High Performing Recruiter...
    Hiring Recruiters is Hard - This Makes it Easier When it comes to Talent Acquisition, there's one thing that can sneak up on TA and HR leaders - hiring recruiters for your own team. As good as you are at...
    - 5 Aug 21, 5:47pm -
  • The Big Lie of Microsoft Office Tracking Your Work-Life Balance/Well-Being
    "You don't know me, son!" --David Goggins I'll start with a shout out to the benefits of tracking my s**t everywhere on the web. I don't mind it. I like when Google knows, based on the time of day, where...
    - 27 Jul 21, 5:57pm -

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

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

  • Overcoming Pandemic Burnout (Leading In Color – S3, Ep 35)
    This episode is Part 3 of 6 in the #RecoveringAfterRona series.   And I am talking about burnout — specifically why it is so much more prevalent & heightened during the pandemic. I’m also breaking down the way this wave of burnout is impacting B…
    - 98 days ago, 17 Aug 21, 10:30am -
  • How to Reset Your DEI Strategy Efforts
    2020 was a year like no other. The pandemic and the murders of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd opened the eyes of many who previously didn’t see or understand the challenges of living while Black in America & throughout the world. T…
    - 3 Aug 21, 9:45am -
  • Surviving the Great Resignation (Leading In Color – S3Ep34)
    In this solo episode, I kickoff the #RecoveringAfterRona series by talking about “The Great Resignation”. The Great Resignation is what the media has named this tsunami of resignations that companies are seeing from people who do not want to retu…
    - 27 Jul 21, 11:35am -
  • A Tangled Web in Higher Education (Leading In Color – S3Ep33
    As I mentioned in the Season 3 premiere, I will be infusing some non- traditional corporate leadership conversation into the show. And this will be the first of those episodes. In this episode, I am interviewed University of Richmond’s Black Studen…
    - 29 Jun 21, 11:00am -
  • The Breakthrough After The Breakdown (Leading In Color – Season 3, Episode 32)
    In this solo episode, I discuss the recent health and personal challenges that led me to put many things in my life and work on pause at the end of 2020. I share what that experience has taught me about boundaries, self-care, and “the power of paus…
    - 11 May 21, 11:30am -
  • Teaching Empathy thru Technology (Leading In Color – Season 2, Episode 31)
    Today’s guest is Natalie Egan. Natalie Jane Egan is an openly transgender, B2B software entrepreneur and a recognized thought leader living her life at the intersection of technology and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. Natalie has over 20 years of…
    - 9 Sep 20, 10:00am -

UnderCover Recruiter

  • new5 Networking Mistakes Job Seekers Make
    Regardless of the role or industry, nearly every job requires networking in some form in order to be successful. No matter how talented a business owner is or how in-demand his or her products are, a company can’t succeed without reaching the right…
    - 1 day ago, 22 Nov 21, 6:47pm -
  • How Behavioral Science Can Drive a Menopause-friendly Workplace
    Research shows nearly eight out of 10 menopausal women are in work, with many in senior leadership positions. However, despite the evident disruption of the transition to those at the peak of their careers – and the resulting wider workplace impa…
    - 8 days ago, 15 Nov 21, 5:19pm -
  • How Do You Recruit and Retain Flexible Workers?
    Since the pandemic hit, we’ve been inundated with research, articles, news, discussions, and content of all kinds around the dramatic shift in the world of work. And so here’s another for you. But perhaps with an idea that goes slightly against t…
    - 15 days ago, 8 Nov 21, 5:45pm -
  • How to Secure the ‘Passive’ Candidate
    Thanks to the sudden shift from a client-driven market to a candidate-driven market, recruiters and employers across all industries, including accountancy and finance, are having to change tact to source and secure top talent. With many of the most…
    - 22 days ago, 1 Nov 21, 5:54pm -
  • How Recruitment Marketers Can Utilize Data to Drive Candidate Success
    More than two million job vacancies are currently available throughout the UK. And so, while it’s still a difficult market to cut through the noise as several organizations restructure in a post-pandemic world, savvy recruiters – and their market…
    - 29 days ago, 25 Oct 21, 4:27pm -
  • Want to Hire in Q4? Tap the Passive Market and Flex Your Hiring Muscle
    Contrary to the popular narrative – these aren’t “crazy times”. This suggests that things will eventually go back to normal – which is far from the truth. The reality is that these are “new times”, and employers struggling to hire and…
    - 34 days ago, 20 Oct 21, 7:06pm -

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

    HackerRank Blog

    Ohio Employment Law Blog

    • (Pumpkin) Spice Up Your Emails with Fall and Halloween-themed Templates
      Save time on design and get a jumpstart in spicing up your emails with a free Fall or Halloween-themed email template!A simple and easy way to bring the holidays into your email marketing – without having to start a design from scratch – these…
      - 57 days ago, 27 Sep 21, 2:33pm -
    • It’s Official: Google is Ending FeedBurner Email. Here are Your Next Steps.
      Google has announced that Feedburner's email services will end in July 2021. Here's a guide for you to help you plan your move to a new email service as painlessly as possible.      
      - 14 Apr 21, 10:03pm -
    • 3 Ways to Earn (Even More) Money with Your Emails
      Learn how you can turn your emails into revenue streams.Growing an audience is one of the most exciting and engaging things you can do online. Through a variety of many different outlets, including email, you’re able to offer value to like-mind…
      - 16 Mar 21, 1:30pm -
    • New: Schedule Your Emails Multiple Days a Week or Month
      More hassle-free set it and forget it email campaigns at your fingertips.The beauty of automated RSS-to-email campaigns is the set it and forget it factor, knowing your email campaigns will be sent as scheduled with your new content – that was…
      - 12 Mar 21, 2:45pm -
    • 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…
      - 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…
      - 14 Dec 20, 4:41pm -

    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 as: “A Mas…
      - 14 May 14, 5:16am -
    • 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

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    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

    • newOur Lives Have Become Conveniently Lonely – How has the pursuit of convenience influenced your quality of life? 
      This is part three of an eight-part series published over eight consecutive weeks.   You can make the decision today to question what and how you consume from the digital spigot. You can have a heart-to-heart with yourself about what you truly enjo…
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    • new5 Tips for Helping Employees Manage Benefits
      As an employer, you must help employees understand their insurance and retirement benefits. These fringe benefits are an important aspect of attracting employees to your company. If you are fielding a lot of questions from your workers about their be…
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    • newThings To See in Colorado
      If you want to enjoy the outdoors around good people, Colorado is a great spot for you. Woods, mountain ranges, trails and vibrant towns give the state its charm. There’s something for everyone in Colorado. History buffs can learn about old cowbo…
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    • newHow to Convert an Extra Room Into a Motivating Fitness Room
      ElephantStock Do you enjoy working out and do not want to pay for an expensive gym membership? If you have extra room in your house, then you can create a good gym in your home. You can easily create a gym at your home;  you just have to take care o…
      - 1 day ago, 22 Nov 21, 7:13pm -
    • newStudy Shows Insidious Workplace Sexual Harassment
      Sexual harassment is sometimes oversimplified in the media. They make it seem that it entails a male supervisor making overt advances on female reports.  But—sexual harassment includes a wide range of behaviors and acts. Those who took part in a r…
      - 1 day ago, 22 Nov 21, 10:54am -

      No Excuses HR

      • Age of Excuse
        Somehow the leadership space seems to have turned upside down. It happened in slow motion...sort of. Sensitive issues moved to the front page and that made people nervous, the whole vaccine saga continues to play out, and our oddly polarized society…
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      • 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…
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      • 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…
        - 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…
        - 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…
        - 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…
        - 3 Dec 20, 5:25pm -

      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

      • A Million Miles Away
        To spend your time on this earth connecting people across the world and using your skills to improve people’s lives is a legacy that any of us would be happy to leave behind. A year ago, a friend of mine passed away. He was one of the first people…
        - 11 Apr 21, 6:37pm -
      • 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…
        - 13 Aug 20, 11:20pm -
      • 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…
        - 7 Oct 19, 11:00am -
      • 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 -

      Talent Culture

      • newA New Era of Workplace Safety: Prioritizing Psychosocial Health
        For too long, the workplace has been viewed as a mystical place where we bring a version of ourselves that is unbreakable. It’s a version of ourselves that powers through […]The post A New Era of Workplace Safety: Prioritizing Psychosocial Healt…
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      • newEmployer Healthcare Benefits and the ‘Great Resignation’
        According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 11.5 million workers quit their jobs between April and June of this year, and that trend isn’t likely to end soon. A Microsoft survey […]The post Employer Healthcare Benefits and the ‘Great Resignat…
        - 1 day ago, 22 Nov 21, 3:00pm -
      • Using Modern Technology to Create Better Workplaces [Podcast]
        The workplace is becoming more diverse as organizations offer remote and hybrid work options and build a global workforce. With these big changes comes a call for a change in […]The post Using Modern Technology to Create Better Workplaces [Podcast…
        - 4 days ago, 19 Nov 21, 1:00pm -
      • Stop Overthinking a Culture of Gratitude. Show It Instead!
        As we enter the season of gratitude, I have contemplated the importance of employers, managers, and leaders expressing thanks to their hardworking team members. We have collectively weathered a storm, […]The post Stop Overthinking a Culture of Gra…
        - 5 days ago, 18 Nov 21, 3:30pm -
      • 3 Ways to Practice Empathetic Leadership with a Virtual Team
        Toxic leadership is the main reason why employees leave their jobs. In order to become truly exceptional, those in charge must practice empathetic leadership. Empathy is the ability to feel […]The post 3 Ways to Practice Empathetic Leadership with…
        - 6 days ago, 17 Nov 21, 3:00pm -
      • A Recruiting Must-Know: How to Write a Candidate Follow-Up Email
        Writing the right follow-up email is an art. A good follow-up email to your candidates after an interview can do wonders for your recruiting efforts, and even for the candidate […]The post A Recruiting Must-Know: How to Write a Candidate Follow-Up…
        - 7 days ago, 16 Nov 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…
        - 23 Sep 15, 10:45am -
      • 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
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      HR Nasty

      • Remote Work: HR shares unspoken pitfalls about working from home
        Most employees are not aware of how working remotely can be a career killer. An HR exec outlines the downside to your career around remote work and how to overcome any manager bias around remote work. The post Remote Work: HR shares unspoken pitfa…
        - 15 Jul 21, 3:28am -
      • Books to Celebrate Asian Heritage Month
        I review two books to celebrate Asian History month. These books are unique in that I think they are not well circulated yet and will resonate universally. Regardless of your ethnicity, these books will open your eyes and help you learn about differe…
        - 27 May 21, 9:24pm -
      • Your employee performance boils you down to one of three tiers
        Secret: most managers bucket your employee performance into one of three tiers. Your career is dependent on which tier you are in. What these tiers are and how to make sure your performance is being judged correctly. The post Your employee performa…
        - 14 May 21, 4:56pm -
      • Learning about Diversity in all the wrong places
        Short, slow, green, with funny-looking ears. Knowledge comes from all backgrounds, shapes and sizes. We just need an open mind.Real-life game-changer learnings on diversity and biasfrom unlikely sources. My thought process behind this post is sim…
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      • HR exec and minority admits he is confused about Diversity
        HR exec and minority explains why he is bewildered on the topic of diversity in the workplace. He admits that he has many questions, is getting conflicting answers and shares how his philosophy has changed. The post HR exec and minority admits he i…
        - 1 May 21, 6:24am -
      • 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…
        - 24 Nov 20, 1:17am -

      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…
        - 10 Mar 20, 10:14pm -
      • 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…
        - 8 May 18, 1:42pm -
      • 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…
        - 24 Apr 18, 6:05pm -
      • 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…
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      • 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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      • Happy 4th of July!
           
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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…
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      • 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

        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…
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        • 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

        • Quality Time with Darrian Mikell
          Entrepreneur, long-jumper, dad, husband, mentor and mentee. Get your ears on and listen to my interview with Darrian Mikell, CEO and co-founder of Qualifi. Anyone with an entrepreneurial background can relate to the hard work, commitment and risk inv…
          - 7 days ago, 16 Nov 21, 12:43pm -
        • Great Resignation? Hardly.
          The universe abhors a vacuum. That has to be the explanation for the constant arrival of catchphrases in our meme-loving society. Surprisingly, I’m not referring to “Let’s Go Brandon” – no, I’m specifically speaking about “The Great Res…
          - 11 days ago, 12 Nov 21, 6:46pm -
        • Side Hustlin’ with Jen Hope
          stead, one day you wake up and realize that you have accumulated quite a few additional commitments in your professional life. It seems contrary to the narrative of an over-whelmed and sometimes burned out workforce, but there are many people (me inc…
          - 33 days ago, 21 Oct 21, 11:37am -
        • Suicide – The Reality of Mental Wellness Gone Bad
          **From time to time I'll receive an unsolicited request from a reader or listener asking to use my platform to share content. Rarely is the topic as important as this article submitted by Michael Stephenson. Mental health was an issue before the COVI…
          - 35 days ago, 19 Oct 21, 12:00pm -
        • Saving Humanity w/ Debbie Cohen & Kate Roeske-Zummer
          In a workplace that continues to get more virtual and impersonal, the value of re-establishing humanity cannot be overlooked...or understated.
          - 40 days ago, 14 Oct 21, 11:00am -
        • Winning Against Digital Distraction with Julienne Ryan
          You know a couple years back I wrote an article called “The Lookdown Generation” to describe the experience we had with my then 16-year old son. Well, it turns out I wasn’t the only one who noticed this phenomena. In episode 19 (Season 2), I sp…
          - 47 days ago, 7 Oct 21, 12:29pm -

        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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          HR to WHO

            Change-Effect

            • We need to stand for something more
              Cast your mind back to April 2020, let’s be more specific, 2 April 2020. You might not remember what you were doing, I’m not sure I do, but I guarantee that even amongst the steeliest of you there was a growing sense of anxiety. In the UK we were…
              - 58 days ago, 27 Sep 21, 7:00am -
            • Give a man a fish
              It was many years ago, probably around 2002, that I was introduce to Fish! and if I’m absolutely honest, I was hugely sceptical. I think it was the giant cuddly toy fish and other paraphernalia that accompanied the book that put me off. In those da…
              - 5 Jul 21, 7:00am -
            • What’s going on?
              It’s fair to say that the last year and a half have been pretty rubbish for everyone. Whatever your circumstances, you’ll have had some aspect of your life changed and, as is the nature of time, you’ll never be able to get it back. But of cours…
              - 28 Jun 21, 7:00am -
            • WFH? Think about the bigger picture
              I’m cross with myself for even sitting down to write this, there are so many important things that I could or should be worrying about, that getting dragged into a debate about where people work seems indulgent and frivolous. Yet the consequences o…
              - 7 Jun 21, 7:00am -
            • The battle for attention
              If there is a parallel between business and politics, it is about the ability to win the narrative argument. In many ways, we are running constant campaign within our organisations seeking to win over new supporters and retain those that we have. And…
              - 10 May 21, 7:00am -
            • In an Octopus’s garden
              We all know that, in the view of the general public, HR has a bad reputation. Those of us that work in the profession are either aware of this and battling against it every day, or hopelessly unaware and therefore probably part of the problem. We get…
              - 1 Mar 21, 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

            • My Elleven
              My experience and evolution as a survivor of the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. A poetic essay.
              - 75 days ago, 9 Sep 21, 2:49pm -
            • 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 -

            Break the Frame

            • You Thought It Was Clarity. Turns Out You Got Used to the View.
              The windshield was so smudged and grimy; I could hardly see out the front window in the bright sunlight. Looking for a less blurred section, I noticed friend’s initials smeared onto the glass, probably a remnant of McDonald’s run for french fries…
              - 91 days ago, 24 Aug 21, 9:30am -
            • The Most Important Leadership Lessons I Learned from Selling a House
              We all know someone with a pair of favorite jeans in the back of the closet “just in case they fit again.” No thought given to changing style trends; they’re there, taking up physical and mental space. For me, it wasn’t jeans in the closet bu…
              - 10 Aug 21, 9:30am -
            • How to Stop Sabotaging Your Confidence and Authority
              It finally happened. No more supporting roles only for me. A director cast me as a lead.  At one of our early read-throughs, the director turned to me and asked, “Why do you keep doing that?” “Doing what?” I questioned.  “Your voice goes…
              - 27 Jul 21, 9:30am -
            • What Happens When You Hire an Expert Who isn’t an Expert?
              We live in a modern-day Field of Dreams. If you hang a cyberspace shingle, they will come. Sometimes they do, in droves, and yet there’s a price to be paid beyond the final invoice.  Companies hire them. Individuals trust them. You know who they a…
              - 6 Jul 21, 9:30am -
            • When Life Gives You Lemons It’s Time To Get Creative
              We’ve all heard the quote or seen the memes: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Lemons are an opportunity for change, creativity, and the transformation of sour into sweet.  The quote implies you turn something yuck into yum. However…
              - 22 Jun 21, 9:30am -

            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

            • newCompany Wellbeing Programs Must Be Employee Centric
              Burnout and stress are fueling employee turnover. Addressing employee wellbeing will help with retention if programs are employee centric.The post Company Wellbeing Programs Must Be Employee Centric appeared first on hr bartender.
              - 2 days ago, 21 Nov 21, 9:57am -
            • OSHA Vaccination Standard: Where to Start
              Attorney Carrie Cherveny from HUB International explains the recent employer requirements of the OSHA standard on COVID-19 vaccinations.The post OSHA Vaccination Standard: Where to Start appeared first on hr bartender.
              - 5 days ago, 18 Nov 21, 9:57am -
            • Organizations: Your Talent Strategy Must Include Upskilling and Reskilling
              The skills gap continues to challenge talent planning. Upskilling and reskilling needs to be part of an organizational talent strategy.The post Organizations: Your Talent Strategy Must Include Upskilling and Reskilling appeared first on hr bartender…
              - 7 days ago, 16 Nov 21, 9:57am -
            • UKG HR and Payroll eSymposium: A FREE Professional Learning Event
              It's time again for the FREE fall eSymposium for HR and Payroll from UKG. High quality content that offers free professional development.The post UKG HR and Payroll eSymposium: A FREE Professional Learning Event appeared first on hr bartender.
              - 11 days ago, 12 Nov 21, 9:57am -
            • Consistent Performance Management Can Help Employee Retention
              Employee retention depends on the employee experience. Consistent performance management can help to set expectations and showcase results.The post Consistent Performance Management Can Help Employee Retention appeared first on hr bartender.
              - 14 days ago, 9 Nov 21, 9:57am -
            • Talent and Technology [Episode 8]: How Technology Can Make Work More Human
              Dan Schawbel joins The HR Bartender Show to share how we need to have a healthy relationship with technology to help make work more human.The post Talent and Technology [Episode 8]: How Technology Can Make Work More Human appeared first on hr barten…
              - 16 days ago, 7 Nov 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
              Click on the image to enlarge and view.Click Here to visit our Thought Catalog.[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
              - 11 Jun 14, 1:31am -
            • Employee Leadership
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              - 1 Jun 14, 2:23pm -
            • Leadership Roadmap
              Click on the image to enlarge and view.Click Here to visit our Thought Catalog.[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
              - 20 May 14, 7:15am -
            • Training and Development
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              - 19 May 14, 3:35am -

            Leadership Freak

            • newHow to Navigate Stress in a Storm
              Sailors don’t resist the wind. You can’t deal with the storm until you acknowledge the wind. Fretting over things beyond your control is impotence stressing over incompetence. The worst stress comes from resisting… Continue reading →
              - 8 hours ago, 23 Nov 21, 11:31am -
            • new4 Ways to Practice Gratitude when You Don’t Feel Grateful
              If you believe ingratitude creates a bright feature, good luck. Ingratitude is toxic to you and destructive to your future. Gratitude delivers unequalled benefit. Wellbeing: The Big Five have been used for years… Continue reading →
              - 1 day ago, 22 Nov 21, 11:31am -
            • How Managers Become Leaders
              Only 1 in 10 managers actually have the talent to manage. But lacing on leadership shoes is like discovering you’re lactose intolerant after devouring a container of ice cream. Leaders manage and managers… Continue reading →
              - 4 days ago, 19 Nov 21, 11:31am -
            • The Secret to Managing How you Feel
              Sometimes I feel jazzed. Other times I’m just dopey. I come alive while I’m doing something. Lying in bed drains my vitality. The less I do, the less I feel like doing. Feelings… Continue reading →
              - 5 days ago, 18 Nov 21, 11:31am -
            • Victims: The People Leaders Deal with Everyday
              Self-destructive responses to life multiply like flies on roadkill. The worst response is pervasive and sinister. It’s the lie of victimhood. This lie, like breathing, usually goes unnoticed. The worst thing about victimhood… Continue reading →
              - 6 days ago, 17 Nov 21, 11:31am -
            • How to Get Useful Feedback from Liars
              People lie to leaders. Usually it’s not malicious, but it’s always unhelpful. Team members who aspire to get along or get ahead… Soften criticism. Deflect tough answers. Over-state compliments. Authority corrupts interactions. If… Continue re…
              - 7 days ago, 16 Nov 21, 11:31am -

            Three Star Leadership

            Ask a Manager

            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

            • 6 Tips To Enhance Your Employee Benefits Compliance: A Guest Post
              Today’s post was written by Skylar Ross. Maintaining sufficient compliance protocols is absolutely essential for HR professionals. After all, there’s a lot at stake! Fines, fees, and legal procedures can all follow when compliance requirements ar…
              - 22 Mar 21, 8:05am -
            • 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 -

            The Employer Handbook

            Talent & Social Business

            • Lessons from the pandemic about layoffs
               One of the unfortunate truths of business is that businesses go through cycles - during periods of growth people are hired, however when businesses go through downturns it is not easy to let people go.While many organizations often say that people…
              - 98 days ago, 18 Aug 21, 3:34am -
            • Building a strong employer brand - My interview with KekaHR
              The folks at Keka HR interviewed me on my thoughts about employer branding If you want to talk to me about a story or a speaking engagement, contact me on ggxl@outlook.com | Twitter | Facebook Page | LinkedIn
              - 22 Jun 21, 4:57am -
            • The Voluntary Employee Exit Process: The often ignored part of building a relationship
              It is a scene that plays out every day in many organizations across the world. An employee walks into his or her supervisor’s office (or emails him or her in the age of remote working) and lets them know that they are tendering their resignation af…
              - 27 May 21, 3:34am -
            • Gautam Ghosh's Employer Branding Consulting Profile
              Gautam is an Independent HR Consultant, specialising in Employer Branding, helping organizations tell their stories by leveraging digital mediaXLRI Jamshedpur honoured him with the Distinguished Alumnus – Young Achiever award in 2014A video where h…
              - 22 May 21, 4:28am -
            • 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. …
              - 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…
              - 2 Feb 21, 12:37pm -

            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…
              - 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
              Author: Avelina Patay (NeoMam Studios)Click Here to visit similar Presentations.[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
              - 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
              Author: Dave Cummins (Dublin Office Centre)Click Here to visit similar Presentations.[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
              - 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
              Author: Colin Cuthbert (Ayers Management)Click Here to visit similar Presentations.[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
              - 7 Jul 15, 11:30pm -
            • Employee Performance Reviews
              Author: Mark Feldman (Find my Shift)Click Here to visit similar Presentations.[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
              - 3 Jul 15, 11:30pm -

            Thinking About Learning

            • What should an L&Der do?
              The role of an L&Der has advanced a lot in the last decade or so. And of course there are many roles that an L&D team is likely to have. Gone are the days it was mainly facilitation, mainly administration / coordination, mainly instructional design o…
              - 90 days ago, 25 Aug 21, 9:22am -
            • What is facilitation?
              I never knew about facilitation being a skill I could learn and become really good at doing. When I got my first job, and I saw how the more experienced trainers would do this thing of facilitation, I just didn’t know what they were doing. Asking t…
              - 9 Aug 21, 9:10am -
            • Oh, We F*cked That Right Up
              Over the years, we across HR have been guilty of mistakes. Some right stonkers where we chose to implement a policy, made decisions about working stuff, poorly delivered a workshop, or any number of things that we just fucked up. And, there has been…
              - 5 Aug 21, 8:32am -
            • 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…
              - 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…
              - 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 -

            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

            • (Pumpkin) Spice Up Your Emails with Fall and Halloween-themed Templates
              Save time on design and get a jumpstart in spicing up your emails with a free Fall or Halloween-themed email template!A simple and easy way to bring the holidays into your email marketing – without having to start a design from scratch – these…
              - 57 days ago, 27 Sep 21, 2:33pm -
            • It’s Official: Google is Ending FeedBurner Email. Here are Your Next Steps.
              Google has announced that Feedburner's email services will end in July 2021. Here's a guide for you to help you plan your move to a new email service as painlessly as possible.      
              - 14 Apr 21, 10:03pm -
            • 3 Ways to Earn (Even More) Money with Your Emails
              Learn how you can turn your emails into revenue streams.Growing an audience is one of the most exciting and engaging things you can do online. Through a variety of many different outlets, including email, you’re able to offer value to like-mind…
              - 16 Mar 21, 1:30pm -
            • New: Schedule Your Emails Multiple Days a Week or Month
              More hassle-free set it and forget it email campaigns at your fingertips.The beauty of automated RSS-to-email campaigns is the set it and forget it factor, knowing your email campaigns will be sent as scheduled with your new content – that was…
              - 12 Mar 21, 2:45pm -
            • 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…
              - 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…
              - 14 Dec 20, 4:41pm -

            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

            • newHow to Navigate Stress in a Storm
              Sailors don’t resist the wind. You can’t deal with the storm until you acknowledge the wind. Fretting over things beyond your control is impotence stressing over incompetence. The worst stress comes from resisting… Continue reading →
              - 8 hours ago, 23 Nov 21, 11:31am -
            • new4 Ways to Practice Gratitude when You Don’t Feel Grateful
              If you believe ingratitude creates a bright feature, good luck. Ingratitude is toxic to you and destructive to your future. Gratitude delivers unequalled benefit. Wellbeing: The Big Five have been used for years… Continue reading →
              - 1 day ago, 22 Nov 21, 11:31am -
            • How Managers Become Leaders
              Only 1 in 10 managers actually have the talent to manage. But lacing on leadership shoes is like discovering you’re lactose intolerant after devouring a container of ice cream. Leaders manage and managers… Continue reading →
              - 4 days ago, 19 Nov 21, 11:31am -
            • The Secret to Managing How you Feel
              Sometimes I feel jazzed. Other times I’m just dopey. I come alive while I’m doing something. Lying in bed drains my vitality. The less I do, the less I feel like doing. Feelings… Continue reading →
              - 5 days ago, 18 Nov 21, 11:31am -
            • Victims: The People Leaders Deal with Everyday
              Self-destructive responses to life multiply like flies on roadkill. The worst response is pervasive and sinister. It’s the lie of victimhood. This lie, like breathing, usually goes unnoticed. The worst thing about victimhood… Continue reading →
              - 6 days ago, 17 Nov 21, 11:31am -
            • How to Get Useful Feedback from Liars
              People lie to leaders. Usually it’s not malicious, but it’s always unhelpful. Team members who aspire to get along or get ahead… Soften criticism. Deflect tough answers. Over-state compliments. Authority corrupts interactions. If… Continue re…
              - 7 days ago, 16 Nov 21, 11:31am -

            Three Star Leadership

            • newBook Review: Belonging
              One of the joys of working as a book writing coach is that I get to talk with smart, passionate people as we work on their books. When I worked with Suzi McAlpine on her book Beyond Burnout, many of our conversations...
              - 1 day ago, 22 Nov 21, 11:03am -
            • newBoss’s Tip of the Week: Track your own performance
              Don’t depend on someone else to tell you how you’re doing. Don’t depend only on your gut-sense either. Track your performance on key indicators to improve your results. Track your performance on the...
              - 2 days ago, 21 Nov 21, 3:03pm -
            • Lessons from Pops
              You might guess he was Italian from his formal name, Biagio Buffolino. Or maybe you’d get a clue from the name of his restaurant, “New York by the Slice Italian Restaurant.” If you still had any doubt, a tee shirt...
              - 5 days ago, 18 Nov 21, 11:03am -
            • From the Independent Business Blogs: 11/17/21
              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...
              - 6 days ago, 17 Nov 21, 11:03am -
            • Book recommendations for business leaders: 11/15/21
              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 Lessons from the Navy: How...
              - 8 days ago, 15 Nov 21, 11:03am -

            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

            • Did you invite your employees to share your job postings?
              A candidate market that is moving fast can sometimes cause panic for employers needing to hire talent. We don’t always make our best decisions when we are in panic mode – this is why it’s important to always have a solid recruiting strategy tha…
              - 75 days ago, 9 Sep 21, 5:53pm -
            • Message them anyway
              Last week I had an opportunity to chat with a junior recruiter about some of the roadblocks recruiters are up against in the current market. What we know is that talented candidates are getting approached often and have multiple opportunities present…
              - 3 Aug 21, 3:27pm -
            • Currently Recruiting
              View a list of categories for which I am currently actively recruiting candidates.
              - 18 Jun 21, 11:30am -
            • 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…
              - 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…
              - 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 -

            Don't Forget to Remember

            • Maybe We Won't Return To Work
              For nearly 20 months, we've been pondering what the great "return to work" will look like. The COVID19 pandemic has caused the greatest disruption to the working world in recent memory. Fortunately, advances in technology, production work-a-rounds an…
              - 4 days ago, 19 Nov 21, 11:07pm -
            • Navigating the Great Resignation
              We've all been bombarded by the forthcoming Great Resignation since the COVID19 shut down. The sentiment being that companies need to adapt to the requirements of the evolving workforce to keep the lights on (in the office to which no one is going).…
              - 55 days ago, 29 Sep 21, 2:14pm -
            • Workforce Engagement 200.0
              We've all been sitting in our home offices for a year and a half pondering the return to our corporate enclaves. For some, the office has opened back up, this means commutes are back and formality might over-ride flexibility. Others may have embraced…
              - 99 days ago, 16 Aug 21, 6:08pm -
            • Employee Desire
              For 15 months I've been documenting the ever-evolving workforce experience via this blog (and others). We've been through a hundred different layers contrasting hope and uncertainty. There are those who have found positivity in solitude while others…
              - 25 Jun 21, 8:41pm -
            • The Great Engagement Tug of War
              It's been a while since there has been a topic that has lacked decision in a way the post-pandemic workplace continues to. Will we return to the office? How often? Will there be parameters for hybrid models? Each region, industry and individual organ…
              - 12 May 21, 4:35pm -
            • A Post-Pandemic Opportunity for Partnership
              As we emerge from work-from-home solitude and head back into the office, the role of Human Resources has never been more critical. In a time when policy foreshadows strategy all eyes are on HR. The workforce is crammed into the starting gate waiting…
              - 3 Apr 21, 5:32pm -

            Employment Law Navigator

            • That is SO last week
              Last week, The New York Times reported that men “feel entitled to take time off for family” too.  The subject of the article was Josh Levs, a former CNN reporter who wanted more time off when his third child was born prematurely.  At the time,…
              - 21 Sep 15, 9:19pm -
            • The Risky Business of Wage & Hour
              Wage and hour laws are complicated.  They have lots of parts and sub-parts, and there are differences from state to state.  Even the most sophisticated employers have compliance challenges.  Smaller employers sometimes ignore the intricacies of wa…
              - 17 Sep 15, 8:12pm -
            • That is SO last week
              Last week, Ellen Pao withdrew the appeal in her sex discrimination lawsuit against Kleiner Perkins.  The Pao v. Kleiner Perkins trial captivated Silicon Valley as it sought to spotlight all-male company ski trips and double standards present within…
              - 14 Sep 15, 4:58pm -
            • HR Tech: Compliance Pointers
              Yesterday, TalentCulture hosted a #tchat entitled “Why Compliance is A Complex HR Necessity.”  (You can read the great recap here.)  Every participant in the chat agreed that compliance is difficult and no fun.  Laws constantly change, and jus…
              - 10 Sep 15, 8:40pm -
            • The Employment Law Navigator Selected to Compete for The Expert Institute’s ‘Best Legal Blog’ Designation
              From a field of more than 2,000 potential nominees, Zelle Hofmann’s The Employment Law Navigator has garnered sufficient nominations to join the 250 legal blogs participating in The Expert Institute’s ‘Best Legal Blog’ Designation. Each blo…
              - 9 Sep 15, 9:41pm -
            • That is SO last week
              Labor Day was the backdrop for a big announcement from President Obama.  Beginning in 2017, federal contractors must grant paid sick leave to employees.  The new Executive Order requires contractors to provide one hour of leave for every 30 hours w…
              - 8 Sep 15, 3:47pm -

            What Goes Around

            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 →
              - 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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