Did you know that a job description and a job posting are two entirely different things? It’s true. A job description is a technical document which includes some high-level esoteric stuff, like competencies, abilities, and requirements for a very specific job. A job posting is what you put on the Internet on sites like Glassdoor,…
Let’s Fix Work Episode 66 My first guest of the summer is Danny Fahey, owner of Castle Fitness. He also happens to be my personal trainer. Danny isn’t just a strength coach and personal trainer, he’s an entrepreneur too. One of the reasons I love Danny is because he’s not afraid to tackle the myths…
You can’t do one thing and do it well without a break. Everybody needs time away. That includes bloggers, writers, and keynote speakers like me. We deserve PTO. I’ve been working nonstop since the beginning of the year. Working on my business. Working on myself. The results are good, and I’ve made progress in almost…
If you’re wondering what it takes to maintain a social media presence, it takes money and patience with a dash of common sense. It’s not easy being #HRFamous. Every month, I write a check for someone to manage my inbox. I also wire money to someone I don’t know for social media assistance. Then, I…
Did you attend the SHRM 2019 Annual Conference & Exhibition? During the past ten years, there have been various controversies surrounding this event. This year was no exception.
I recently welcomed Eric Knudsen to my podcast, Let’s Fix Work. Eric is the Manager of People Analytics at Namely, the all-in-one HR, payroll, and benefits platform built for today’s employees. Together we talked all about using data for informed decision-making. Let’s face it, one of the things HR isn’t known for is using data.…
Namely believes there’s one team that can help make your workplace great: HR. When their days are filled with administrative to-dos, they can’t focus on the big stuff—like parental leave and promotions. Namely’s all-in-one HR, payroll, and benefits platform makes their lives easier, saving them an average of 11 hours each week. Over 1,000 companies…
Namely believes there’s one team that can help make your workplace great: HR. When their days are filled with administrative to-dos, they can’t focus on the big stuff—like parental leave and promotions. Namely’s all-in-one HR, payroll, and benefits platform makes their lives easier, saving them an average of 11 hours each week. Over 1,000 companies…
I have a friend who hates her job and suffers lower back pain and anxiety. Wait, that’s not fair. I have at least seven girlfriends who fit this composite character. They all take cannabis in some form to alleviate symptoms and improve their overall quality of life. The transformation in my generation has been remarkable.…
Have you ever been in a situation at work where you witnessed something uncomfortable but were too afraid to say anything? Or maybe you just didn’t know how to handle the situation. I’ve been there too and it’s not the best scenario, in fact, it can feel downright icky. Very early in my career,…