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It’s spring closet cleaning time! The beloved husband and I both cleaned out more clothes. Men don’t make attachements to clothes! For him, it was simple. If he didn’t wear it, out it went. For me there are stories. Every time … Continue reading
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Throughout my career I have observed something that happens to some people when they come into power. I call it the “I Deserve It” syndrome. I have seen it at many companies and by people of all ages. Here is … Continue reading
Does anyone besides me remember Maynard G. Krebs? From the Dobie Gillis TV program? He was a beatnik who did not want to work! The series was about high school kids but the most memorable part is that Maynard would always croak “WORK!” … Continue reading
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Something that is often missing from the workplace is simple logic. In the business world it is related to judgment. When I worked with people, I sometimes wondered if they checked their sense of logic at the door when they … Continue reading
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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
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This week I had lunch with an old friend. I had met her in the 70s when we both worked at the same company and ended up working together on a project. A few years later I was selected for a … Continue reading
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The coolest thing I did as the head of human resources was to orchestrate my exit. It wasn’t easy. I had to negotiate the end date, perform an undercover subversive transition and then…ta-da…announce it myself! Fortunately my leader was very … Continue reading
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Every year our local skill vocational and trade schools hold a Job Skills USA competition. Students present a skill they have learned in their classes. I judge the competition every chance I get because it’s a learning opportunity for me. The … Continue reading
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About ten years ago, an employee approached Human Resources to tell us that her friend and co-worker confided that her boyfriend was getting out of jail in two weeks and threatened to bring a gun to her place of employment … Continue reading
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I have worked in small, mid and large-sized companies. I find that mid-size companies are the most fun. It’s big enough to need things accomplished and small enough to make a difference. I also love knowing everyone by name, which … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 