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I hate divas. They are amusing at a cocktail party but that’s about it. If you work with one, you can get major migraines. On one job, a diva was hired into an entry-level position before I was promoted to department … Continue reading
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Just this week I read two blog posts that talked about work. One asked if it was important to love your job. Good lord! I almost jumped through my computer! Yes, yes, yes! Over my many years of human resource … Continue reading
I spent a few years recruiting and I’ve blogged about it before here. This time I am blogging from a different prospective. Many people are looking for jobs today. Some are always looking for jobs even when they are content … 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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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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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
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Do you think you are good at telling the truth? I am not talking about the “do I look fat in this dress” kind of truth but truth in the business place. Most people think it’s easy for supervisors and … 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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When I worked in human resources, I hated dress codes. Our dress code was business casual with jeans on Fridays. It was very comfy and easy to dress. No ties, pantyhose, suits or dresses – most employees wore khakis or casual pants … Continue reading
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