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  • Leaders are Mentors

    I apologize for the problem with the post this morning. Issues have been fixed. If you see anything that’s not working correctly, let me know. Thanks! Whether purposefully or not, leaders are mentors. As the term “leaders” implies, they are usually at the forefront of the action. And the younger and/or less experienced people in…

  • A 1000:1 Ratio is a Problem

    I bet you have a process at your company to reprimand employees. You probably cover everything from verbal and written reprimands all the way to suspensions. I\’m quite certain that every organization has a way to notify employees when they are performing poorly. With that said, does your organization have a way to commend employees…

  • RocketHR is Born

    Social media is growing, and there’s no end in sight. Recently, Kris Dunn came and spoke to my local SHRM chapter about social media and its uses for HR professionals.  It’s interesting that he was slated to come in August, because I had proposed a chapter blog shortly before then. I envisioned something like the…

  • Guest Post Blitz #2

    I’m notorious for being unorganized, but I have several guest posts that went live (fairly recently) elsewhere that you may have missed. Some of them might be a bit different flavor than the usual UpstartHR offerings, so be sure to check them out! CAREEREALISM – 4 Tips from an HR Insider JT at CAREEREALISM worked…

  • LinkedIn+NASHRM=Networking

    Did you know that we have a LinkedIn group exclusively for our NASHRM members? Currently, over 130 members are taking advantage of this tool. Are you? If not, this post is going to help you learn more about this valuable tool. In a recent meeting, new members of the chapter were asked why they joined. The number…

  • Why You Need HRevolution

    Check out the quotes below. All of them have come from conversations I’ve had recently with HR professionals in my local area. I’d love to learn more about social media and technology, but I’m just too swamped at work. We’ve wanted to start a blog for some time now, but we just weren’t sure how…

  • My Parents Had it Right

    I grew up working for my parents. Even when I was young, I was helping out around the office of their small business. I learned so much about how the world works firsthand, and I would never take anything for those experiences. I also learned things about management and leadership that I carry with me…

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