Sometimes I wonder if new ideas in the workplace are viewed like the Frankenstein monster. You remember the movie Frankenstein. A doctor creates a life …
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Managing Expectations
One of the key elements to delivering good customer service is setting expectations. Customers want to know what to expect when they buy and use …
Nice Surprise
Earlier this week, I received a note from Evan Carmichael. The note said that HR Bartender was named one of the “Top 50 HR Blogs …
Now Serving: The Latest HR Carnival
HR Minion (one of my very fave blogs!) is hosting the HR Carnival. She’s dishing up some HR blogging goodness for your reading enjoyment. It’s …
Left Behind
Recently, I spoke to a group of HR Pros on social media. My presentation centered around why they should use it and how to leverage …
Consulting Careers (Part 2) – Pitfalls
Last week, a student asked for my thoughts about someone going into consulting after college. A huge thanks to all the folks who weighed in …
Tacit Approval
I recently read a great post on Hoovers about what happens when managers abdicate responsibility. It reminded me of a boss I once had who …