My SHRM Membership Update
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.
The obstacles of data-informed decision-making
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.…
Fix Your Job Descriptions with Don Berman
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…
Data-Informed Decision-Making with Eric Knudsen, PhD
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…
Human Resources and Cannabis
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.…
Using Virtual Reality for Anti-Sexual Harassment Training
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,…
Navigating the Multigenerational Workplace with Lindsey Pollak
Three things you should know about multigenerational workplace expert Lindsey Pollak: She is one of the earliest people to talk about the Strauss-Howe Generational Theory. She does not like generational shaming or stereotypes. She also believes that it is possible to have fun at work. In this episode, we talk about how five generations are…
Hello from Your Favorite HR Blogger
Hey, everybody, just wanted to say hello. I’m up to my eyeballs in work that doesn’t make me wealthy, which is the worst kind of work. When you work for a company and have a little bit of gravitas, people do things for you. When you work on your own, you watch your cash flow…
Lifecasting: What it is, Why I Love it, and the Pros and Cons
When people ask me how I got started as a writer and a speaker, I can see a direct line between the way I used email very early in my HR career to the way that I’m writing my book today. I tell stories mostly about myself for illustrative purposes so people can learn. This…
Sexual Harassment and Virtual Reality with Morgan Mercer
Have you ever been in a situation at work where you witnessed something uncomfortable but you didn’t say anything? Or have you seen leaders exhibit behaviors that are rude or offensive but you were unsure what to do about it? I’ve been there and it was highly uncomfortable. In fact, the situation still bothers me…
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