Last year, I took a break from my traditional predictions post. And to be honest, I missed it. Not that I was really good at …
Training and Development
These posts focus on workplace training and employee development as part of business leadership and management.
HR and Leadership – A Complaint Letter From a 25-Year Old
I received this letter and, for many reasons, it resonated with me. So I wanted to share it with you. It’s a little long but …
Mentors or Coaches – Why You Need Both
Some of my best post ideas come from reader comments. Like this one: I advocate having a mentor versus a coach. You may think they …
Managers’ Success Tied to Succession Planning [infographic]
(Editor’s Note: Today’s infographic is sponsored by SilkRoad, a major player in worldwide social technology. They were recently given kudos by prominent consulting firm Bersin …
Work-arounds For Lazy Managers
I saw this post titled “Top Employee Time-Wasters and How to Prevent Them” and couldn’t resist sharing. Honestly, there wasn’t anything surprising on the time-waster …
Data is Everywhere – Friday Distraction
The amount of data available to us is staggering. I saw an infographic that broke down the amount of data generated on the Internet every …
5 Qualities of Professional People – Ask HR Bartender
Unfortunately, there are business qualities we don’t spend enough time on in school – like professionalism or gaining respect. That’s the challenge in today’s reader …