Well, it’s not REALLY my birthday.  Technically it’s an anniversary but to me, it’s the day I am celebrating my re-birth.

One year ago today I started the HR Ringleader blog.

When I look back through the archives and see how I have grown as a writer, as a thinker, and as a person, I get emotional.  Starting this blog has brought so much joy to my life.  It has given me opportunities to express myself, to travel, to speak at numerous conferences and attend events.  It has even given me the opportunity collaborate and co-create HRevolution.  It has opened doors that I never knew existed.  It helped me find a job that I love.  Most importantly, it has been the catalyst for my meeting some of the most wonderful people (YOU) and gives me a way to  build relationships and community.

I thought I’d share my very first post with you because I know many of you have never seen it. I won’t critique myself because let’s just say it’s pretty clear I have grown.  What I will say is that it tells you WHY I have spent so many hours late at night or up early in the morning writing this labor of love.   It explains what my goals were with the blog.  You’ll have to tell me if you think I’m on track to achieving them.  Thank you all for your support over the last year.  You have helped make this experience one of the most rewarding of my life!

Welcome to the greatest show on earth….the HR Circus!

We all need a ringleader in this circus of a world we call HR.

After starting a personal blog  recently and reading many blogs over the last few years, I have decided to take the plunge into writing one specifically for my industry- human resources.  First, I wondered what I can contribute that is not out there and, after some thought, I think I can contribute a different spin than some of the other prominent HR blogs.  I personally learn something new every day from those awesome blogs (you can find my favorite blogs on the ‘Recommended Blogs’ tab).  What I hope to bring to the table is how one struggles with the daily HR issues in a corporate environment, where change comes more slowly, and how to successfully incorporate innovative and creative approaches to HR.

I chose HR Ringleader because according to Wickipedia, “the ringleader is often the most important and most-visible performer in the modern circus (aka HR in this case). He/she usually introduces the various actsand guides the audience through entertainment experience. Most modern-day ringleaders become an integral part of the performance, singing and dancing along with the other entertainers.  The ringleader is responsible for maintaining the smooth flow of the show — or at least the appearance of it.”

To me, my role as a HR professional is more than just trying to have a seat at the table.  It’s my attempt to guide employees through the work experience.  I want to become an integral part of their performance and sometimes, I want to be able to “sing and dance” right along with them.  I also want to do what I can to make the HR experience a smooth one for leaders and employees.

So, ladies and gentlemen, please join me over the coming months as I explore the greatest show on earth- the experience of human resources!

More soon….

Good Morning and Merry Christmas.  I’m playing with my new camera and thought I’d share a message with you.  Please click on the link below.

Merry Christmas from HR Ringleader

Well, today is a big day for the HR Ringleader blog.  It’s moving day.

I started this blog earlier in 2009 not with any expectation other than I wanted to have an outlet for my ideas about Human Resources.  I have been reading HR blogs for years and finally decided I had more to say than what would be appropriate in the comment section of another HR blog.  With that, I set  out to create my own blog.

It took a bit to come up with my brand.  I wanted something that would describe how I felt about HR: that it is fun, carefree, risky, mesmerizing, captivating, and unique.  There are many characters that an HR professional interacts with.  The closest comparison I could make was that it was like a circus.  A circus with all the wonderful performers each one independent, but working together to make the show.  And, I would be the ringleader….the HR Ringleader.

I slowly gained readers, and I am forever grateful for each one of you.  You have made me stretch my ideas and my writing skills.  My only wish is to keep providing thought-provoking and fun posts that will keep your interest and gain the interest of others.

I hope you’ll all join me on my new site: http://hrringleader.com. There I will have more freedom with my writing and design.  I have a few more updates to make over the next couple weeks- including my blog roll. I’ll be adding all my favorites from my wordpress site and even a few new ones.

I ask you to click on the RSS feed there if you’re not already subscribed.  If you have me on your blog roll, please update that as well.  Oh, and I welcome any comments on the new site.  I’d love to include any feedback you have on how I can improve.

Thank you my friends!

Trish- the HR Ringleader