The Reason We Should Under Promise and Over Deliver

May 7, 2013

One of the most frustrating things I deal with are people (and companies) who promise a specific deliverable on a certain date or time – and it just doesn’t happen. They either miss the deadline or forget the information. Or both. It makes me appreciate when someone under promises and over delivers. Yes, it’s an [...]

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There’s a Little Bit of Expert In All of Us

May 5, 2013

Expert. It’s one of those labels we want, but do we dare tell the world we are one? Will we be labeled an egotistical narcissist if we declare “I’m an expert.” On the other hand, is it okay if others call us an expert? How many people need to consider us an expert before we [...]

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Don’t Just Assume Job Candidates Are Waiting – Friday Distraction

May 3, 2013

I just got back from speaking at the Metro Milwaukee SHRM spring conference. It was a great event! I met some super smart HR pros and I learned how to play bocce. Fun! One thing that struck me during the conference was that every person I talked to mentioned they were hiring. Every. Single. One. [...]

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7 Ways for Businesses to Get Disciplined with Data

April 30, 2013

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is courtesy of our friends at iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition software solutions for growing businesses. iCIMS was honored for a second year as one of the best places to work in New Jersey. Let’s wish them congrats on their award. I hope you enjoy the post!) [...]

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Asking Friends To Help You Get a Job – Ask HR Bartender

April 28, 2013

We all know that networking is important. And we’re supposed to give, give and give some more in our professional relationships. But what happens when we need something? Like we need one of our connections to help us land a job. That’s what this reader wants to know. Hi Sharlyn. I read your post ‘It’s not [...]

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Conflict of Interest In Human Resources – Ask HR Bartender

April 25, 2013

Today’s reader question touches on a complicated subject – conflict of interest. I’m an office manager and have been with the company over 10 years. The company president’s daughter applied for the HR position that has recently became open. Is this a conflict of interest? FYI, I am not a family member. The father that [...]

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Telling Employees What the Policy Says Isn’t Training

April 23, 2013

By definition, training is the act of teaching a person a particular skill or behavior. Typically for employees to use in their current role or job. It’s different from development, which is teaching someone a skill or behavior usually for a future job. But it’s also different than communicating a policy or procedure. I think [...]

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