Unconventional Wins
Unconventional Wins Welcome to my first blog post! Bear with me as I figure this out. We’re all a work in progress, right? My house has been on the market… The post Unconventional Wins appeared first...
View ArticleBash HR?
Bash HR? It seems there’s no shortage of HR bashing or critical comments about the value of HR lately. I really enjoy the articles from the academic community who have… The post Bash HR? appeared...
View ArticleCreating credibility
Creating credibility This is my 23rd year working in HR. I’m not going to say how old I am but I clearly remember when HR was known as Personnel and… The post Creating credibility appeared first on...
View ArticleJob seekers beware
Job seekers beware If you are a jobseeker looking for career advice, I have one word of caution, “Take what you need and leave the rest behind.” There is plenty of… The post Job seekers beware...
View ArticleBad behavior will bite
Bad behavior will bite Have you ever worked in an environment where destructive behavior exists? Think of your own past experiences. People talk about it openly because it’s not a… The post Bad...
View ArticleLess really is more
Less really is more Last night was my orientation for volunteer work at the Career Center for Dress for Success. There were about 6 of us at the meeting and the purpose… The post Less really is more...
View ArticleStupid is
Stupid is I know you’re probably tired of hearing about the Connecticut woman who was fired over her Facebook rant but please bear with me. I don’t like to be… The post Stupid is appeared first on...
View ArticleEncouraging innovation
Encouraging innovation There are countless numbers of blog posts written about innovation. Companies need to be innovative, people need to be innovative, and technology needs to be innovative....
View ArticleDid you mean to say it that way?
Did you mean to say it that way The word “communication” has many meanings and comes in many forms – just like people. We communicate with everyone around us –… The post Did you mean to say it that...
View ArticlePolitically correct or hypocritical?
Politically correct or hypocritical Do you say “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays”? It’s thought that saying “Happy Holidays” is a broad enough greeting to cover all the holidays during this… The...
View ArticleSell me right
Sell me right I have little patience for the dance of the sales pitch. Although I understand the objective of a salesperson and their role, I find the pitch process to be… The post Sell me right...
View ArticleWhat hiring managers and recruiters miss
What hiring managers and recruiters miss When I was in transition, I spoke with plenty of recruiters. Most of them had a job description in hand and would look for… The post What hiring managers and...
View ArticleWhat would you do?
What would you do I was recently talking to my good friend Steve, a business owner, who shared a story about one of his former employees. I’m not going to… The post What would you do? appeared first...
View ArticleCheat sheet for the C-suite
Cheat sheet for the C-suite Over the last 20 years, I’ve worked with managers and leaders who all had their own unique style. If the job of being… The post Cheat sheet for the C-suite appeared...
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