Like the title of this post says, I believe the role of a manager is to identify and hire their replacement. Think about it. If …
Leadership and Management
SHRM’s Best Kept Secret: the SHRM Foundation
The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) is my professional association. I support other professional organizations, but my first HR job was as a generalist …
Getting Your Manager to Recognize Good Work – Ask #HR Bartender
You do good work. You know that, but you don’t get the recognition you deserve. How do you get your manager to recognize your good work?
Company Refuses to Reimburse Expenses – Ask #HR Bartender
An HR Bartender reader asks if there are legal options when an employer refuses to reimburse expenses. Attorney Kate Bischoff shares her expertise.
Creating Strategy and Being Strategic Aren’t the Same Thing
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is an excerpt from my book, “Essential Meeting Blueprints for Managers.” The book is available on Amazon in hard copy and …
Recording Workplace Conversations – Ask #HR Bartender
We’ve seen several instances in the media where a customer or bystander has recorded an employee interaction…and it’s gone viral. The Starbucks employee meltdown over …
Employee Engagement Is At an 8-Year Low [infographic] – Friday Distraction
I’m not sure if the title of today’s post is a major surprise. We’ve been talking about employee engagement for quite some time. In fact, …