I’m a work hard, play hard kinda girl. I’ve been very fortunate to work for companies that shared this philosophy. And because I like to …
Career Development
These posts focus on career development as part of business leadership and management.
The Future of HR and Social Media
I want to give a huge shout out to some of my fellow human resources colleagues for sharing their wisdom and expertise on my latest …
Introducing: Ask HR Bartender
I was recently faced with a dilemma. Members of the HR Bartender Community ask me questions on a regular basis. And while I can always …
You Can Go Home Again
A reader recently wrote me a very long note (too long to reprint) about career development for HR professionals. His question was basically, “If you …
Is Leadership an Occupation
Recently, I met someone who’s looking for a new opportunity (read: they’re unemployed). When I asked them what kind of work they were looking for, …
Professionals Can’t Work With Everyone
Not long ago, I overheard a comment that caught my attention. “Professional people can work with anyone.” And my first reaction was um…no, they can’t. …
Getting Real Value from Memberships
Like many, I belong to a handful of professional associations. Recently, I attended a meeting where the chapter president said not once, but three times, …