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Personalization Creates Engagement – Friday Distraction
Years ago, I worked for a boss that had a daily habit of three Venti Starbucks. Early in the morning, he would walk by my office and if I was…
A New Employee Benefit: Social Justice PTO
At this year’s WorkHuman Conference, pioneered by Globoforce, I learned about a new employee benefit called social justice PTO. We’re familiar with the concept of PTO (paid time off)
Contractor Makes Stupid Mistake At a Client Site – Ask #HR Bartender
Many organizations use contractors and freelancers to get work done. According to the Freelancers Union, freelancers make up 35 percent of U
Onboarding Is Your Foundation For the Employee Experience
Organizations understand that the onboarding process is important. I think the challenge is deciding what should be included
Companies Should Strive for Perfect Paychecks – Friday Distraction
One of my favorite videos is an old clip from the television show “Scrubs” where Dr. Cox gives a lesson on the endless pursuit of perfection
High Performance Involves Taking Care of Yourself
It goes without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway. If you’re stressed out, you can’t do your best work
Creating a Culture of Original Thinkers
As business professionals, we often talk about company culture, employee engagement, and diversity. However, sometimes when we have these conversations, we talk about each topic separately
Women in Leadership: Creating an Inclusive Community of Interest
Communities of interest (sometimes referred to as affinity groups or employee resource groups) are exactly what you would think. They are groups of people who share a common interest, experience,…
Working Faster Is Not Always Smart – Friday Distraction
I’m always looking for ways to work smart and be more productive. I try to develop my own personal tips (some people might call them “hacks”) to help
How to Decide Which HR Certification Exam to Take – Ask #HR Bartender
Today’s reader note touches on the two most difficult decisions that human resources professionals consider in their development. First, should I seek professional certification