My father-in-law retired at age 55. He then spent over 35 years enjoying his retirement life by playing golf, tending his gladiolas and eating pork …
Recruiting and Retention
These posts focus on employee recruiting and retention as part of business leadership and management.
HR and the Unemployment Crisis
A blogging friend of mine, Shennee Rutt, recently started a really good debate on how to end the unemployment crisis. As I’ve been putting together …
Ask HR Bartender: Determining Cultural Fit
A reader sent over a question about their interview process and cultural fit. During the interview, candidates say “Yes, I’m committed, willing to do this, …
Justifying Your Job
One of the comments to my post titled “Should Employees Do Self-Appraisals” has been sticking with me. It talks about the downside of self-appraisals being …
Ask HR Bartender: Leaving Human Resources
With unemployment in a holding pattern, it’s only natural that people will begin to consider opportunities out of their chosen field. Such is the case …
Ask HR Bartender: A Day In the Life of Human Resources
This reader has asked a terrific question: I’m thinking about moving into human resources. I was wondering if you can provide more information, for example …
Don’t Buy a Suit For an Interview
Wait, what?? A recent article posted on MSNBC.com suggested that job seekers wear suits to interviews as a means to stand out in the crowd. …