Mr. Bartender mentioned what is believed to be an old Chinese Proverb the other day. “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years …
Strategy and Planning
These posts focus on strategy and planning as part of business leadership and management.
The Best Way to Study for an HR Certification Exam – Ask #HR Bartender
I’ve written before about the importance of HR certification and recertification. Today’s reader question has to do with a different part of the process – …
How Your Small Business Can Attract and Retain Top Talent
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is sponsored by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), a leading provider of insurance, annuities, retirement plans, and other employee benefits. …
Onboarding: Your Connection Between Recruiting and Learning
We’ve all seen the headlines lately about the U.S. being at “full employment”. On the surface, full employment might sound like a good thing, right? …
Don’t Overthink Your Data – Friday Distraction
The purpose of collecting data is to take some action using the data. And, taking action is often one of the most challenging steps in …
Organizations Need to Expect Turnover
Organizations are focused on retention. And that’s a good thing. Obviously, turnover is expensive – both in terms of cost and knowledge loss. However, it’s …
Quick Shots for #Recruiting and #HR Pros – Google Hire Edition
In case you missed it, Google has introduced a new product called Hire. As the name implies, it’s focused on recruitment. I heard people talking …
