I received an interesting note from a reader asking how to handle someone providing a bad reference. It’s a great question. References are a part …
Recruiting and Retention
These posts focus on employee recruiting and retention as part of business leadership and management.
Leadership Isn’t About Your Attire
Hope you don’t mind but I have to brag a little today. I’m delighted to be quoted in this month’s issue of Real Simple magazine …
Working the Night Shift [infographic] – Friday Distraction
My mother worked the night shift the majority of her career. Ya know why? Because she liked it. Some people just aren’t “morning people” or …
Simplifying Human Resources to Engage Employees
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is sponsored by our friends at Ultimate Software, a leading provider of people management solutions. They recently earned recognition from the …
10 Soft Skills Every Employee Needs to Know
In the workplace, skills are typically broken down into two categories: hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills are defined as specific, teachable actions that …
Quick Shots for #HR and #Business Pros – August 2014
I’m dedicating this month to the new world of work. We talk quite often about different skills we need to learn but I’m finding emerging …
Recruiting In an Outdated Culture – Ask #HR Bartender
More companies are expressing concern about how “fast” the business world is moving. There’s a real fear about employees being able to keep up with …