Last week, I had the privilege of speaking to a group of SHRM Volunteer Leaders in Virginia about using social media in their organizations. It …
Training and Development
These posts focus on workplace training and employee development as part of business leadership and management.
Busy At the Bar (This Round is On Me)
December started with a huge disappointment – my father-in-law passed away. It wasn’t totally unexpected (he was 92) but he was a great guy who …
A Career Development Trifecta – Part III – Certifications
This week, I’ve been responding to comments/questions from a reader’s letter. During this last installment, I want to discuss the topic of certifications. In the …
Is Transparency a Buzzword?
I’ve seen some recent rants about transparency being nothing more than a buzzword. The implication being, transparency is just a trendy fad. It got me …
A Bartender’s Predictions for 2010
Last year, I made my first attempt at writing predictions for the coming year. And, I must say I was a little nervous about it. …
HR Raging Debates
When I was in high school, I was on the debate team. My debate partner looked just like Earl Hickey from My Name is Earl. …
H1N1 in the Workplace – A FREE Course for Business
Let’s face it – staffing levels are at their lowest in years. Having a person out sick for a day, much less several days, could …