https://youtu.be/mJ58TVYNFro?si=1ZqIzdyLQUW3LqWr ‘Maybe they’re seeing…something we don’t, darlin’ I love this song. Such a great tune to rock out to in your car or on the treadmill. I love music that picks you up and makes you feel good. This one is particularly relevant to me with respect to the last couple of weeks. I have … Continue reading People Are Talkin’
Cheers to 20 Years!
January 2025 marks my 20th year in the field of Human Resources. And what a journey it has been!Why HR for me? It goes back to 1982 – I was 3 years old and telling everyone that I wanted to be the President of the United States when I grew up. (NOTE: My grandmother was … Continue reading Cheers to 20 Years!
Don’t Hesitate
https://youtu.be/Fd31WpkEi_8?si=FZZt-q3P4MIbXXUC Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is one of the greatest stories ever written. The movie version featuring George C. Scott as Ebeneezer Scrooge from 1984 is my favorite adaptation of the story. Of course I watched it this holiday season; it gives me chills every time. Two lines in particular stood out for me … Continue reading Don’t Hesitate
When Employers/Managers/HR Behave Badly
There is not enough recourse for employees when employers behave badly. Let’s face it – some employers suck. I have seen this more times than I can count, especially in small businesses. Many business owners have a tendency believe they can do whatever they want with no consequences. Behaviors include extreme favoritism, bias, discriminatory actions … Continue reading When Employers/Managers/HR Behave Badly
Can HR be Murder?
My dear friend, Dr. Melanie Peacock, recently published her first novel, 'HR Can Be Murder'. How cool is that?!? I am so proud of her for this amazing accomplishment! Being an avid reader, I couldn't wait to dive in. I am pleased to report that I was not disappointed. It is a fun, quick, and … Continue reading Can HR be Murder?
Looking Back…and Forward
Summer 2024 has been a bit of a whirlwind for me. In June, I had the opportunity to present at the SHRM 2024 Annual Conference in Chicago. My session was titled, ‘HR 101 for Departments of One and Small Business.’ It was so much fun! The room was packed, the energy from the audience was … Continue reading Looking Back…and Forward
HR Social Hour 7/28 – Question Preview
How is your summer going? What are you looking forward to in the fall? How are you holding up? Join us for the July 2024 HR Social Hour chat to discuss these questions and more! Sunday, July 28th at 7pm EST/6pm CST on Twitter/X. Jeff Palkowski will co-host the discussion. Q1 – Tell us where … Continue reading HR Social Hour 7/28 – Question Preview
HR Social Hour Chat – 6/30 Question Preview
Can you believe that we’re halfway through 2024 already?? We always say “time flies”because it seems to be faster than we’re able to keep pace with. So, let’s take abreath and see if we can be prognosticators for the 2nd half of this hectic year!! We spend so much of our time reacting to situations … Continue reading HR Social Hour Chat – 6/30 Question Preview
Be a Goldfish
https://youtu.be/8PmX7zEUg_w?si=gv6Nkn8lOzfgrgsj I made a mistake at work last week. It was fairly sizeable. I overlooked a detail that caused inconvenience for my team and one of our partners. It was my fault entirely; an oversight on my part. Now comes the hard part – trying to forget it and move on. I tend to stew … Continue reading Be a Goldfish
Please advocate…for yourself
Recently, my husband James and I were discussing a situation involving one of our former employers. The organization is not doing well and layoffs are imminent. A number of management employees have already been terminated. James asked our friend if he was going to start looking for something new. He stated, ‘No, I’m going to … Continue reading Please advocate…for yourself
Living in the Gray 