Category: General
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The Next Generation of HR
Tomorrow evening I have the pleasure of speaking to a group of local HR students. The problem is I have time to talk on one topic, but I have several in mind! In a perfect world I’d have the chance to come back a few times and expose them to the full realm of knowledge…
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How to Take Action and Get Results
How to Take Action and Develop an Action Oriented Culture We recently had a new employee start on our executive team, and her fresh take on things is incredibly valuable for us in our quest for continuous improvement. One piece of our action-oriented culture that I have taken for granted was especially interesting for her.…
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#HRevolution HR Improv Session Videos
HR Improv was a session at HRevolution where participants had to present on a slideshow that they had never seen before and somehow tie it back to employee relations, recruiting, etc. Please forgive the shaky portion of the videos. I grabbed the camera halfway through the session when I realized how hilarious this was going…
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Playing the “Boss” Card (Leadership 101)
How the “boss” card damages your leadership potential and how to avoid it Why? Because I said so, and I’m the boss, that’s why. If you’ve ever heard those words, you’ve probably transported yourself back mentally to a time when you were a young child being chastised by an adult. If you spend any amount…
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HRevolution 2012-What Just Happened?
Wow. As I’ve said before, it takes a little time to decompress and consider just what is going to come out of the event, and this is no different. There were amazing sessions, fun times, and all kinds of new experiences for the attendees. A few highlights: the HR Improv session was a hit-hoping to…
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I9 Verification Documents-How to Get Employee Cooperation
I9 verification documents-challenges and solutions I was wondering what suggestions you or others in the HR community have related to ensuring that new hires show up for orientation with the required forms(s) of ID for completion of the I-9. Currently, I include a copy of the back of the I-9 form when I send their…
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HRevolution 2012-Sponsors, Dress Codes, and More
We’re just a few short days away from HRevolution 2012 in beautiful Chicago, and we have a few announcements to make as we gear up for yet another fabulous event. Best. Sponsors. Ever. First off, thank you to our awesome sponsors. We truly appreciate each of you helping to make this event a success. Please check…