Author: Ben
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HRevolution 2011-Exponentially Better
Every year I come back from another HRevolution and say the same thing: wow. But what can else can I say after watching 130+ international HR pros, recruiters, and business leaders come together, share ideas, and go home with a renewed fire to be better at what they do every single day? Yeah, wow is…
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HRevolution 3 and other random thoughts
I am beat. Tired. Worn out. (Cansado, for my Spanish speaking brethren.) But I feel great. Fun, huh? See, in less than 48 hours I’ll be in Atlanta, Georgia. It will be the first meeting of many during the HRevolution event. And while it’s not easy to put together (for me or the other planners),…
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What is your favorite HR tip for managers?
The next free eBook coming out soon is going to be about HR tips for managers. I am looking for stories of how real HR pros in the trenches have seen it played out right or horribly wrong when they try to give advice/tips to their managers. Or maybe you have a special piece of…
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SmartBrief on Workforce-Fast, Easy, and Powerful
I can still remember the first time someone asked me if I had ever read SmartBrief on Workforce. I remember thinking, “Why would anyone need that?” And then I started reading several dozen blogs a week and needed a way to cut through the clutter and focus in on the best information. Then I realized…
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SHRM-Membership discounts and the value proposition
SHRM, you make me laugh. I see emails coming in from you on a weekly basis with offers for discounts, free totes, and more. The value of membership? It’s there. Let’s focus on that. See, I’ve been a Society for Human Resources Management member since August 2010. Why did I join? Well, it wasn’t for…
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I’ll have to get back to you…
Recently I posted a video on effective communication as an HR competency. I mentioned the importance of using “I’ll get back to you on that” as a daily phrase to help you communicate effectively. One of the comments on the post was fantastic, and I wanted to republish it here so everyone could benefit from…
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2 years, 350+ posts, and just warming up
Sunday is my two year anniversary. It’s been twenty four months since I sat down, said, “Hmmm. upstartHR sounds kinda cool,” and started on a journey that has been exciting and unpredictable. Just… Wow. What advice do I have for others? Start when you’re at 90%. If you wait until you are 100% ready then…