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Show Me the Money! Restaurant Careers Provide Competitive Compensation
This post brought to you by National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation . The content and opinions expressed below are that of upstartHR. As we continue the discussion about the restaurant industry, we’ve seen some great content as far as jobs and career tracks. One of the first things people consider when looking at career options…
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How to Avoid the “Let Me Get Back to You” Trap
HR is always a day late and a dollar short. -Chris Powell, CEO BlackbookHR That comment from Chris Powell has stuck with me since our initial conversation, and I think it’s a reality we all need to be aware of and try to mitigate. Think of it this way — when someone asks finance, sales,…
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HR Video Roundup Version I
I am testing out something new this week and have been publishing short, 1-2 minute videos on YouTube daily as a way to get some quick thoughts out there on a variety of topics. I’m rounding up this week’s content here. Let me know what you think about the topics, format, etc. \Subscribers will need…
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Why You Should Force Your Employees to Read Books
This topic is a bit controversial, but it’s something that I believe and stand by. Why? Because I’m a fan of reading, for one, but also because I have personally seen this work as a tool in the world of work. I’ve used books within performance discussions, both positive (succession/development oriented) and negative (performance improvement/problem-focused)…
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What’s Your Best Retention Tip/Driver?
Hello, friends! This coming week I will be talking with some companies in my area on behalf of my local SHRM chapter (North Alabama SHRM). This topic will be focused on retention, and I wanted to see if you had any insights, tips, or other considerations. I will pull any suggestions together and put them…
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Unconventional HR Advice: Love Your People
Last week I was listening to a business owner talk about how he leads his company. He talked through several areas he thought were pertinent, but one statement he made really stuck out. You have to love your people. -Zack Penney As I think back over my time as an HR professional, the times that…
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The Real Reason People Hate HR
First, read this from the Ask a Manager blog: HR won’t let us hold people accountable for performance I just read your column about accountability and got aggravated because one of my long-standing frustrations as a manager at the large, government affiliated nonprofit where I work has been a lack of commitment to accountability. In my department,…
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