Over the holidays I discovered that we, everyday HR pro’s, share more similar HR problems with Google then you would think. According to this article, many current and former Googlers have a lot of gripes about the company. Now some of this stuff ("everyone is … [Read more...] about You & Google Have The Same HR Problems
Leadership
Half Measures
I’ve been watching Breaking Bad again and noticing new details. For example, the beautiful photography. Every time I watch an episode I want to move to New Mexico. Thanks to the prequel series Better Call Saul, I'm also paying attention to the character backstories. Mike … [Read more...] about Half Measures
Welcome To The Freak Show
Yes, I'm referring to the American Presidential election. It is a freak show. There are so many hot topics to keep track of: plagiarized speeches, pay for play allegations and walls. It's not as if serious issues like terrorism, the national debt and police brutality are more … [Read more...] about Welcome To The Freak Show
Fearless HR
Last week, one of my favorite HR bloggers, called on HR to get in Formation. Reflecting on Beyonce’s Super Bowl performance, Sarah Williams wrote a nuanced article not only discussing Beyonce but also the implications of her Formation message in our organizations. This is one of … [Read more...] about Fearless HR
End Your Week On A Positive Note
I just wrapped up my week on an incredibly positive note at the Northeast Ohio Women’s Leadership Conference. I realize the “incredibly” in that sentence is redundant but it fits. The conference featured women in leadership positions from a variety of areas: hospitality, … [Read more...] about End Your Week On A Positive Note