Disrupt (definition): to break apart, to throw into disorder, to interrupt the normal course. It’s the new corporate buzzword. First, we colored outside the lines. …
Leadership and Management
These posts focus on workplace leadership and management as part of an overall business strategy.
What It Takes To Be An Effective Leader
I’m traveling this weekend to the Society for Human Resource Management’s Annual Conference and Expo in Atlanta. It’s sure to be a great trip as …
The Things Managers Need to Know – All in One Book
I’m really delighted to share with you a project I’ve been working on with Lisa Haneberg, author of the blog Management Craft. Lisa has assembled …
Let’s Just Call It Mentoring [poll results]
As promised, I wanted to share the results of our completely unscientific poll on reverse mentoring. Clearly, people are open to being mentored by someone …
Poll: Would You Be Open to Reverse Mentoring?
I came across this recent article in the Washington Post talking about the aging workforce. Specifically, it was discussing the challenge for older workers of …
Discrimination Against Parents At Work – Ask HR Bartender
Today’s reader question is a toughie. And probably more common than we care to admit: I feel discriminated against because I have a young child. …
The War For Talent – Friday Distraction
While today’s cartoon from Kronos brought a smile to my face, it reminded me of a serious post. John Sumser over at HR Examiner wrote …