I’ve seen a couple of blog posts recently about the need to restore empathy. First, was Arianna Huffington’s piece in Fast Company on “The Rise …
Are You Qualified – Friday Distraction
This Kronos cartoon brought a smile but also reminded me of the importance in recognizing interview biases. It can be very easy to immediately connect …
5 Public Speaking Tips for Business Pros
We’ve all heard the old line about more people fearing public speaking than death. I feel very fortunate that I learned about public speaking early …
What To Do When the Company is Just Not That Into You – Ask HR Bartender
Today’s question is a common dilemma when you’re in the job market. It’s about how much to follow-up after an interview. Last month, I had …
The Business BYO Craze: Has It Gone Too Far?
One of the workplace trends being talked about is BYO (aka Bring Your Own). I can see where it can make a lot of sense…when …
Are Credit Checks on Job Candidates Ethical – Ask HR Bartender
Here’s a question from a reader about credit checks – a subject most of us could probably stand to know a little more about. A …
August Leadership Development Carnival: Summer Reading Edition
It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over. Where did the time go?! For me, August is a month of finishing up summer projects …
