Category: General
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Change Management-Communication Stealth Tip
One of my favorite classes as a senior in college was Change Management. Communication was always billed as a key tool for managing widespread organizational changes, but it was always mentioned in concurrence with the actual activities. Basically-be a reporter and share everything that’s happening. I have since learned that while that is a good…
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Employee Performance: Manage and Prosper
A performance discussion for those who manage others I have been thinking a lot about performance management lately-namely, how can managers get it done faster, better, and more effectively? I run into complaints about all areas of performance feedback: how to do it, what to say, how to have time for it, etc. I get…
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No Thanks, Mr. Brokaw (A Rant)
I’ve had something in the back of my mind since I got home from the SHRM conference, and I am going to have to get it off my chest. If you’re not in the mood for a little rant, feel free to check out The Oatmeal for something funny. One of the general session speakers…
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HR-Proposals Make You Better
I’ve been working with our business development team on a big project. The HR proposal portion is an amazing exercise, because it’s all about us forcing ourselves to quantify the impact that we have on the organization. Sitting there and discussing what differentiates our organization from others in terms of recruiting, retention, etc. opens your…
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PHR-SPHR Exam Topics (Free Webinar)
Ever wonder what sort of topics are on the PHR or SPHR exams? Look no further! It’s that time again, and I’m getting geared up to work with Dovetail Software on our second webinar to help those who are thinking about taking the HR certification exams. What we’ll cover The first webinar focused on the…
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Change Your Life Not Your Wife (Book Review)
I was intrigued when I was approached about reviewing the book Change Your Life Not Your Wife: Marriage Saving Advice for Success Driven People. The idea of a marriage book for business people was an interesting mix, and it definitely didn’t disappoint. The authors, Tony Ferreti and Peter J. Weiss, put their cards on the…
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Zen Recruiting Wisdom
Don’t just choose the better candidate, choose the candidate that makes your company better. Next time you’re trying to choose between two similar candidates, consider which one makes your organization more valuable.