Many people view gossip as a bad thing. And as such, they make every attempt to ban anything remotely resembling gossip in the workplace. I …
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Crappy Swag and Other Happenings
Couple of exciting things happened recently that I wanted to share: First, I was honored by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) with …
7 Types of Power in the Workplace
There’s a quote by Margaret Thatcher that says, “Power is like being a lady…if you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.” Personally, I …
Becoming a Consultant
I recently received a reader question about consulting: About 10 years ago, while living in the Midwest, I started my own HR consulting business. I …
Something To Say
I was recently having a discussion with a colleague about HR pros speaking up during meetings. My colleague’s point was HR needs to speak up …
OP-ED: The Key Is Job Creation
In his recent State of the Union address, President Obama said the administration was going to focus on creating jobs and getting people back to …
Substitute for Experience
Is there a substitute for experience? Seriously, is there? I’m interested in your thoughts.