I’m very gratified to participate in this year’s Blog Action Day (aka BAD). In fact, I’m proud to say I’ve participated in every Blog Action …
Leadership and Management
These posts focus on workplace leadership and management as part of an overall business strategy.
Holding Employees Accountable – Ask HR Bartender
I received this note from a reader about employee dress codes: We own a local bar and grill. I’d like some guidance on the acceptable …
Group Decision Making – 7 Ways to Get Things Done
You can learn a lot about a group or team of people by watching the way they make decisions. I was reading some research that …
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Passive Talent Is So Obsolete [infographic] – Friday Distraction
One concept that has flown out the window since the Great Recession is employee loyalty. I believe too many employers demonstrated their lack of sensitivity …
What Does It Take to Create a Successful Company
There’s no magic bullet for creating a successful organization. And being successful isn’t just about having a great product or service. Or having the best …
Leadership Isn’t About a Paycheck
This sentence caught my eye: “It’s not leadership if they’re paid to follow.” Um, no. Leadership exists at every level of an organization whether it’s …
HOW TO: Work With People You Don’t Like
I’ve mentioned in an earlier post that my favorite interview question is “Tell me about a time when you had to work with someone you …
