Globoforce is hosting a conference in early June. Want to inspire a work culture imbued with purpose, appreciation, and respect? (Join the club.) The event is called WorkHuman. You can read about it here and use the code LRBLOG100 for a discount. But that’s not the real meat of this story. The real news is that…
I’ve been telling HR professionals to be brave, bold and curious since 2007. I learned that from Oprah, and by now, those words have no meaning. “Be brave? In human resources? That’s dumb. And bold? Okay, let me be bold about stuff I don’t control. But I am curious about a new job. You got…
A couple of months ago, a local friend was on a rant. “You know what you can’t find down here?” she asked. “Good bread.” I’ve been down this road with my local friends and neighbors, which is why I almost lost it on the spot. First of all, Durham is sick with delicious bakeries. Cary has…
Years ago, I sat on a safety committee at work. I didn’t work with any factory employees, and I thought it was a dumb and boring assignment until a consultant came to a meeting and told us about all the ways people die on the job. I don’t remember the statistics, but I do remember…
I have complained non-stop about the snow. This winter has been a beast. And based on what I see on Facebook, your kids are driving you crazy. But we barely suffer. When the weather is horrible, there are real consequences for American families. Snow days amplify food insecurity. Some kids only eat when they go…
The weather has been très crappy in North Carolina. We had a freak amount of snow. Then we had ice. The skies are gray. The vibe is blue. My travel is a mess. I haven’t run in over 10 days. Not running is a dangerous thing for me. I am feeling moody and edgy, which…
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