I spent many years as the head of a Human Resources function in a mid-sized company. The department is responsible for being an advocate for the employee and the company. That’s like being for and against something at the same … Continue reading
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Pride overload | HR Memories
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During my working years, I saw the role of women in the workplace change considerably but not completely. Some women became more militant drawing hard lines in the sand and some reacted with more subtlety. I worked for a high-level … Continue reading
The Diva | HR Memories
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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
Work – Love it or leave it! | HR Memories
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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
Looking for a job? | HR Memories
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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
A few things I don’t miss about working! | HR Memories
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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
Logic – where are you? Are you out there? | HR Memories
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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
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
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
The art of telling the truth | HR Memories
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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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