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Realism vs. Idealism: Why HR Should Tilt at Windmills
I’ve worked in HR for decades and I want to tell you a secret. For all our chatter about the transformation of HR, the new and elevated role of the…
‘Tis the Season – Company Holiday Party Memories
I love a good company party. And, at the risk of having my “strategic HR” card permanently revoked, I admit I even enjoy planning them
Employee Experience: More than a Buzzword
Employee Experience (EX) is one of those phrases that, if one were so inclined, could fill a “Buzzword Bingo” card at most any HR conference/event over the last few years.…
Judging You (on your own recognizance)
As an HR professional, my legal bona fides derive from attendance at numerous employment law seminars coupled with dedicated (some may some obsessive) viewing of Law & Order over the…
What’s New? Cool Kick-Ass HR Stuff!
Over the last 10 years I’ve used my blog to philosophically wax and wane about all things HR. I like to think I’ve had some profound things to say when…
The ennui of the average worker
Once upon a time people worked in offices like this. Desks lined up in neat and orderly rows
How a TYPO Reinforced Company Culture
Working in human resources means that one spends an inordinate amount of time writing and sending out “official” missives and documents to employees. Very important things like policies, handbooks, sternly…
A Changing Workplace: Exploring the Intersection of AI and HR
(this post originally ran at the Oracle HCM blog) Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a workplace mainstay. A growing number of organizations are embracing these new technologies and it…
Workplace Realities: Recruiting When Your Staff Turnover Exceeds 100%
I’ve lived, worked and managed HR in industries where turnover for certain positions and/or departments exceeded 100%. It’s not fun
Turnover, Retention and the Crusade to Assign “Responsibility”
Ask most any HR Leader “what’s your biggest pain point?” and I guarantee that retention/turnover will be up there amongst the top 3 answers. Quite often this answer is partnered…