One of the words I’m starting to hear at conferences and in business conversations is “intentional.” It means, of course, to do something on purpose …
Training and Development
These posts focus on workplace training and employee development as part of business leadership and management.
Every Decision Is Not a Consensus Building Exercise
Every day we have to make decisions. Both on an individual level as well as part of a group or team. Some of the decisions …
Quick Shots for #HR and #Business Pros – Freelancer Edition
Regardless of the reason, the gig economy is here to stay. Individuals are opting to have a side hustle in addition to their regular full-time …
Recruiters Must Learn Talent Development (and vice versa)
Last year, I saw something at a conference that surprised me. A speaker asked an audience of about 100 human resources professionals – who has …
Educating Your Employees About Their Compensation
I recently heard a speaker talk about employee pay and engagement. They said, “Misunderstood pay can be a huge distraction.” They’re absolutely right. But, misunderstanding …
Standup Meetings Help Build Transparency
There are only three types of meetings: informational meetings, problem solving meetings, and feedback meetings. Within each of these types of meetings are narrower categories; …
How To Deliver Bad News At Work – Ask #HR Bartender
Today’s reader note is one we can all relate to: I’m a new manager. There have been times when I have to conduct a difficult …
