What Am I Doing in Las Vegas?

There’s a hurricane headed my way, and I’m sitting in my hotel room killing a few hours before heading to the airport. I’m thinking about all the times I’ve come to Las Vegas for technology conferences and human resources events that promise to change the world and make employees happy, and then all the times…

Career Advice: Get More Sleep

You’re not getting enough sleep. After twenty years of working in the field of human resources, I think that lack-of-sleep accounts for a majority of work-related problems and conflicts. I have an inbox of inquiries from readers who can’t get along with coworkers, have difficulty articulating their ideas, and can’t connect with a sense of…

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HR Tech Pitchfest

I’m heading to the 2018 HR Technology Conference & Exhibition because I’m excited about the pitchfest. Generally speaking, pitchfests are a popular way for founders to present their new technology to captive audiences. You stand on stage for three minutes and tell people why your product will change the world. It’s such a fun experience…

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Fix Work, Fix Your Money

Money management is no joke. In yesterday’s post, I took you through a rambling financial summary of my mid-twenties. Short version: I made plenty of money but couldn’t rub two nickels together. Now it’s 2018, I still don’t know how to save any money. I have two things going for me, though. The first is…