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The Condescending HR Lady is Alive and Well
The term “average” is used commonly, but we sometimes forget what it means. The “average” score is made up of the highest and lowest scores. The “average” experience is made up of the best and worst experiences. And the “average” HR person is a mix of the best, most engaged and innovative professionals out there…
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SPHR/PHR Prep Course Black Friday Sale
Wow. I just realized that it has been two years since I published my first PHR/SPHR prep course. Time flies! Over that time I have had dozens of students use the course to help them prepare for, and pass, the certification exam. If you are considering the PHR/SPHR and are having trouble staying motivated, keeping…
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Money for Motivation: How Incentive Based Pay Works
Last week I was talking with some folks about using compensation to drive employee behavior, and it occurred to me that I have never shared anything about that topic here. While I might not be the world’s foremost expert on the topic, I do have a few basic principles that I have relied on over…
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The Powerful Result of Realistic Training
Training needs to mirror real life. Think about it. If I’m training you on how to change a bicycle tire and then I set you in front of a bus, that training wasn’t very useful. It didn’t mirror real life. It wasn’t realistic. If I train you on how to change a bus tire indoors on…
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Jobs for Life? Restaurant Careers Reward Long Term Commitment
This post brought to you by National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation . The content and opinions expressed below are that of upstartHR. Over the past few weeks we have looked at competitive compensation, career paths, and work skills as they relate to careers in the restaurant field. Today the focus will be on the value of a…
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Briggs is Here
Not a lot of time to write today. Just wanted to share this. #blessed
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The Evolution of HRevolution
This will be a long post and possibly only of interest to those who attended or follow the HRevolution happenings. If you think this will not be interesting or applicable to you, I’d read some before you bail. :-) And this certainly won’t be the last thing I share, either. As with past years, the…
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