There are a lot of people who cringe at the thought of terminating someone. And when I say terminating – I mean firing. Not a …
Leadership and Management
Coaching Employees To the Next Level – Ask HR Bartender
I believe today’s reader question is a common one, regardless of the ages involved: I have a few employees in their 20s and 30s who …
The Customer Now Decides if Companies Treat Employees Fairly
Back in the day, customers didn’t really get involved in the way management treated employees. They were pretty much only concerned about the company’s product …
Moving From Big Data to Real Insight
I’m very delighted to share with you a new role in my career. I have accepted a position on the advisory board for the Workforce …
How To: Hire Great Employees Without an HR Department
(Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post is sponsored by Vistaprint, a leading provider of marketing products and services for small businesses all over the world.) Here …
The Top Competency for Human Resources [poll results]
Earlier in the month, HR Bartender ran a little one-question completely unscientific poll asking you what the number one competency is for human resources pros. …
Don’t Mess With Employee Paychecks – Friday Distraction
During my career, I’ve found that employees are (in general) very resilient. They will tolerate unclear communication, changes in policies and procedures with little notice …