Some of my non-HR audience members, may be tempted to think “Why would I care if HR loves me?” Let me explain why you should care. At most companies HR works closely with your manager and their manager advising them on decisions related to hiring, firing, promoting and … [Read more...] about How To Make HR Love You
Help Yourself at Work
Why Your Company is Making You Unhappy
Are you unhappy in your job? Why? Is it because you don’t like your commute, your salary or your boss? Those are among the top reasons why people leave their job but those are not the only reasons you could be unhappy at your job. It could be as simple as the company you … [Read more...] about Why Your Company is Making You Unhappy
Put down the cold meds
Last week, I attended a training session at the SHRM Mothership (love that term from @sbrownehr) in Alexandria. The training was on the HR Business Partner model: implementing in your organization, best practices and how to transition to a Business Partner role. It was a … [Read more...] about Put down the cold meds
Down with work- life balance
Mother’s day has me thinking about work-life balance and all the moms out there trying to find balance between their hectic lives and responsibilities. Over the years, work-life balance has extended beyond working mothers to include a variety of situations we maybe hadn’t … [Read more...] about Down with work- life balance
You got the job…How do you keep it?
Congratulations super star! In the worst economic conditions in decades you have managed to network your way to the job of your dreams! As you sail out of the old office your mind is already racing ahead to the new and better digs. You are thinking about pictures for your new … [Read more...] about You got the job…How do you keep it?