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Strength in Unity
What do you remember most about 9/11? It’s perhaps the most memorable day in our generation’s history. I suspect it will be mine
Absolutely No ####### One Grows Up Dreaming of a Career In HR
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking
If You Aren’t Hiring People With Soft Skills, You Just Aren’t Hiring Right
If you’re a little fuzzy on the definition of just what “soft skills” are, well, join the club. Here’s one that I like from a website called SearchCIO: “Soft skills is a synonym…
Can HR Ever Be Antifragile? Should It?
I’ve been fascinated with the idea of “antifragile” ever since I read about it in Nicholas Taleb’s book by the same name. His book is about how systems react to…
Playing The Guitar Is Good For Business
I learned how to play the guitar a couple of years ago, ironically at the same time, I decided to start my own business. I can play about three songs…
Why are Organizations Still NOT Texting Candidates?
So, I spoke at an SHRM state conference last week. Great group of folks and I talked quite a bit about recruiting technology
Employer Branding Lessons From Beyoncé and Jay-Z
I’ve been listening to Beyoncé and Jay-Z longer than our youngest intern has been alive. There, I said it
I’m Not Sensitive, You’re Just Wrong
“I’m very laid back. I only care about two things: 1) everyone on earth and their opinion of me, and 2) the crushing psychological weight of being alive
When is What Employees Discuss with HR Confidential?
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: “I had a complaint about my boss, so I told HR in confidence. They told my boss, and now she’s mad at…
Move Over Millennials – Brace Yourself for EVERYONE’S Opinion on Gen Z
“The children now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise