Quick- when you picture a rock star, who comes to mind? Is it….. The Wiggles! No? Not so much? Well, each of us has a different image of what a rock star or idol means to us. I started thinking about it when I was organizing some files yesterday and came across this picture of my [...]
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Monthly Archives: September 2009
Looking for Diverse Ideas? Check Out the Carnival of HR
What’s the best thing about today? It’s Carnival of HR time again! I always look forward to the carnival because I find several new blogs to follow, ideas on human resource practices I may not have thought about, and nice recognition for my HR blogger friends who deserve to have their writing celebrated. When I [...]
I'm On The Move Today- But I'm Not A Spokesmodel
Today I’m happy to say that I am guest posting over at Halogen Software Inc.’s new Lighter Side of HR blog. I’m over there talking about HR and fashion. Halogen Software Inc. provides employee performance and talent management solutions. And, while I definitely think you should check them out, I am not a paid spokesmodel spokesperson for [...]
My First "Real" Job and Motivation
I’m a worker. I have been since I turned 16. My parents didn’t want me to work, but I’ve always wanted that sense of independence and having my own money. Back then, my first job was at Baskin Robbins. I don’t remember actually working very many hours each week. I do remember that scooping ice [...]
HRevolution- Registration Link Is Open Today
The time has come! Your HRevolution planning committee (me, Ben Eubanks, Steve Boese, and Crystal Peterson) is opening the registration. HRevolution is being held November 6- 7, 2009 in Louisville, KY at the Seelbach Hilton. To register, click this link: http://hrevolution.eventbrite.com/ As participants register, they will be listed at the bottom of the EventBrite [...]
Doing The Right Thing, Just A Little Too Late.
There are so many missed opportunities because we fail to act and do what we know is “right” or would be “best”. Why?
A Day In The Life Of Lisa Rosendahl- of Lisa Rosendahl's HR Thoughts
Welcome to this week’s installment of the ‘A Day in the Life of…’ series. I hope you’re enjoying reading about the HR bloggers as much as I am enjoying writing about them. So far, we’ve learned more about Kris Dunn, Mike VanDervort, and Laurie Ruettimann. This week, I’m thrilled to add Lisa Rosendahl to the list. [...]
HR Dancing Queen
It’s Labor Day and what better day to share something fun. For anyone who knows about Zappos, you have probably heard about the element of fun (and often dancing) that permeates the workplace. Here is a video of the HR “Dancing Queen” at Zappos. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmPqYrUJy4w] How fun would it be if HR could let loose [...]
