Sometimes being in human resources for a really long time can tarnish our perspective. We forget what it’s like to be starting out in the …
Career Development
Why Should I Get a Credential in Human Resources – Ask HR Bartender
Many professions have a credentialing process. Just because a credential exists doesn’t always mean the reasons for obtaining that credential are obvious. Today’s reader question …
What Does It Take To Be Successful in Human Resources [poll]
At their recent Annual Conference in Atlanta, SHRM introduced a new competency model for human resources professionals. It has 1 technical competency and 8 behavioral …
10 Skills Every Leader Should Develop In 2013
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 …
HOW TO: Start a Social Recruiting Program
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is sponsored by our friends at iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions for growing businesses. For a …
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 …