The worst of office dating — HR Memories

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Ah, young love! There is nothing like it. When it’s right, it’s beautiful. When it’s in the workplace it’s a Human Resource person’s nightmare! Many relationships start from a friendship in the workplace so it is not uncommon to have … Continue reading →

Hello, hello, Rachel calling…

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  Rachel called again today. She calls several times a week to let us know that we are eligible for a reduced interest rate on our credit card. Yesterday someone from GE called to say that we won a free … Continue reading →

Another one bites the dust!

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The past couple of weeks were hectic but it’s over. The house project is completed. Both sets of house guests are gone and the family reunion is done. The cats are still recovering from the trauma. It takes a lot of … Continue reading →

Family reunions — is this really my gene pool?

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Family reunions are a hoot. There is all the hype and anticipation and ours doesn’t disappoint. I pulled the short straw this year so it’s at my house on Sunday. I dodged the bullet the last couple of years but … Continue reading →

Adventures in recruiting | HR Memories

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Early in my Human Resources career, I did a lot of recruiting. I recruited for some crazy managers. I found out fast that everyone has quirks. Not everyone is as sane and logical as I am. Seriously! I recruited for … Continue reading →

Clothes designer – crafty or crazy or both?

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On the heels of cleaning out my closet, I have some questions for fashion designers. Who decided that pocket flaps on the rear were attractive? If I wanted to round out my derriere, I would buy those boody boosters from … Continue reading →

Summer guests, shy cats and the living is easy

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By the end of next week, we will have houseguests. We have two different groups coming. First the beloved husband’s daughter and her husband are coming in from Denver and the day they leave, a college chum is coming for … Continue reading →

What happened to my armpits?

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Don’t hate me but I weigh the same as I did when I graduated from high school many, many years ago. It has nothing to do with me. It’s my gene pool. You really have to pick your parents carefully. … Continue reading →