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 …
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 …
Managing In the Moment – Your Profitability Depends On It
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is sponsored by Kronos, a company focused on helping organizations across a variety of industries manage their most valuable, and expensive, …
5 Leadership Lessons from Warehouse 13
Mr. Bartender and I enjoy the Syfy show “Warehouse 13”. If you’ve never seen the show, it’s about two U.S. Secret Service agents who have …
Working With a Bigot – Ask HR Bartender
I completely understand that we’re all entitled to our individual opinions. Today, a reader shares what happens when people don’t understand when to keep their …
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 …