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  • Pride in Your Work? That’s True for These Workers

    This post brought to you by National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation . The content and opinions expressed below are that of upstartHR. So far we’ve seen data on career mobility, the power of commitment, and competitive compensation offered by the restaurant industry. Today we’re going to look at another intangible, but incredibly powerful, aspect of…

  • Better HR Communication for a Better 2015

    Early every year, the President of the United States makes an address to the nation. The purpose of the annual “State of the Union” address is to give an account of the year’s events and discuss the priorities of the coming months. If communicated properly, this is an opportunity to reach a larger audience, share…

  • How to Pass the SPHR Exam the First Time

    AKA how to pass the SPHR exam and keep your sanity If the title doesn’t give it away, I don’t know what will. Recently I took, and passed, the SPHR exam. Today I’m going to talk about the actual testing process and offer some guidance for those taking the exam in the next few weeks. Soon,…

  • How I Burned Myself on 450 Degree Steel (and what you can learn from it)

    Years ago I worked for a small machine shop owned by my parents. One thing that you might not know about steel is that it can vary wildly from piece to piece. The quality, flexibility, hardness, etc. are all subject to the creation and subsequent treatment processes on that individual piece. Occasionally we would have…

  • 100 SHRM Chapter Seminar Program Ideas

    It’s a new year, and many of you SHRM chapters and state councils out there will be looking for content to engage your members this year. I’m yet again volunteering on the board of NASHRM, my local chapter, so this is near and dear to my heart. I’ll be hosting a SHRM Chapter Volunteer Leader Series…

  • How to Be a Strategic HR Player in 2015

    You’ve heard the talk about HR strategy and how it can make your organization better–now it’s time to live it. I want to help you make 2015 the best year yet in that respect, but I need a little help from you to make it happen. I’m doing a little research on strategic HR, developing…

  • New Year, New You: What’s One Thing You Want to Improve in 2015?

    I absolutely love the new year and the feeling of excitement and opportunity that exists. I have been putting together some great plans for 2015 for this blog, for my work, and for my family. I am rearin’ to go! I want to hear from you about what you’re working on, but just as an…