Driving to my golf outing today I realized it was the 9th of the month already and I haven’t even considered a topic for my monthly blog. Then I remembered advice I gave someone earlier in the week about giving yourself grace. Maybe things aren’t as bad as they seem. Maybe you’re a rock star […]
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In HR as in other fields, it is important to reflect on successes and set goals for the future at checkpoints throughout the year. July is a great time to do just that! With half of the year behind us and the other half standing at the ready, let’s review the year thus far and
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“HR leaders at all levels face an ongoing stigma that they are just an expense to the organization – a cost center that simply hires and fires.” A recent SHRM article titled “Breaking Out of Traditional HR Silos: 7 Lessons to Achieve Operational Success” broaches this subject. How can HR break that stigma and become
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In our fast-paced world, stress and burnout have become all too common. The relentless demands of work, family, and personal life can leave us feeling overwhelmed and depleted. But amidst the chaos, there’s hope. By adopting effective wellness strategies, we can build resilience, maintain balance, and safeguard our mental and physical health. In this blog
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Have you ever received an email message and assumed a certain tone with the message? Or misunderstood the intent of the email due to ambiguous language. It’s easy to fall into that trap and misunderstand the intent of an email. How do you overcome the issue of hearing and feeling tone in written messages? Eighty-six
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On a rainy November day, I was meeting with one of my consulting clients. We were catching up on the last week when he mentioned if I had heard about John? No, I did not know about John. “What’s up?” I stated. John was feeling down having recently broken up with his girlfriend. He had
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