Fear of social media, fear of use of tools, fear of what employees will or won’t say online, fear of loss of productivity, fear of not having a strong enough social media policy, fear of not knowing how to punish employees who get out of line. FEAR.
Monthly Archives: August 2010
Conference Season Is Here!
I’m on a road trip. No, not the kind you take with the family. It’s a conference season kick-off trip. I spent last Thursday/ Friday at Talent Net Live in Dallas. Then, I came straight over to Orlando for HR Florida. It’s been an amazing few days of learning already and I’m getting lots of [...]
Assume The Best
It sounds simple enough, but it is far too easy to see or hear something and immediately have your suspicion raised. You begin to judge based on a limited view of the facts of a situation or the motivation and context around a situation. It happens every day in the workplace, at home, in stores, and anywhere people gather.
How To Choose A New Career
Think back to when you first chose your career. How did you decide what you wanted to do with your life? Many people chose something they could be passionate about. Even though it’s just a job, a means to an end, it’s was much more meaningful if you chose a career you were excited about.
Stalking and Violence: More Common Than You Think
As HR professionals, when faced with these situations in the workplace we need to be prepared to help the employee. Each situation is unique and you may need to be prepared to contact the local police, your organization’s security team, and refer the employee to EAP for further assistance.
HRevolution: My 90 Day Follow Up
Earlier today, I read a great post by my friend John Nykolaiszyn(@CigarSPHR) about what he has been doing to promote advances in the profession since HRevolution 2. That post inspired me to take a look in the rear view mirror to see if I am staying on track with changing HR as a practitioner from the inside out and giving back to the HR community.
Hey, You’re Doing it Wrong
What bothered me is that so often in daily life, we’re told we’re doing it wrong. What ever happened to learn about ways to communicate that are positive and that encourage people to be creative and innovative. Maybe there is a better way.
Remember the Lid
Guest post by Ben Eubanks of Upstart HR.
