Years ago, I had the opportunity to hear Dan Pink speak about creativity. During the session, he encouraged everyone to find some kind of design …
Business and Customers
These posts focus on overall business and business customers as part of leadership and management.
We All See Things Differently – Friday Distraction
I enjoy art. One of my first jobs was as an artist. I created limited edition serigraphs, etchings and paper sculptures. Over the years, I’ve …
What Happens During an Employee Investigation – Ask HR Bartender
Workplace investigations are one of the toughest responsibilities in human resources. There’s an expectation that the matter will be handled in the strictest confidence. And …
You Can “Ring the Bell” Twice
Ever heard the analogy “unring the bell”? It’s a phrase used to suggest the difficulty of forgetting information once it’s known. One example is when, …
How New Immigration Reform Measures Impact Your Workplace
Late in June, the U.S. Senate passed an immigration reform bill. President Obama has urged the House of Representatives to pass the bill quickly. What …
The Employee Poaching Factor: A New Engagement Issue
I recently sat with a group of human resources professionals talking about training. They were sharing their frustrations. Not that training wasn’t effective or it …
Applicant Tracking Systems Aren’t Tech Tools – They’re Partnerships
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is sponsored by The Resumator, the #1 Software-as-a-Service recruiting software for business. They’ve helped over 6,500 companies hire great people using …