It’s Thanksgiving week here in America. This means that everyone is overwhelmed with emotional reminders that family is important, forgiveness and charity are essential, and purchasing stuff made in China is the tie that binds American families together. American citizens are nothing more than an audience for Walmart and Macy’s, and really, you’re only an…
It is still illegal for Americans to vacation in Cuba. Americans traveling to Cuba must be part of a pre-approved delegation. There are twelve categories of delegations that cover everything from research, athletic events, performing in a concert, working on a humanitarian project, or taking part in educational activities. (Lots of information on the internet on…
While I’m on hiatus, I thought I’d stop the recognition train and write about HR bloggers that I hate. Wait, just kidding, that’s awful. Over the past few years, everything I’ve done — from being a cat mom to running — has helped me to think about the footprint I leave in this world. As…
Hi, everybody. Just a quick note to let you know that I’ll be on hiatus for the next few weeks. I’m getting organized, closing down some projects and heading off to Havana. I’m not going dark, though. I’ll have new content up and ready for you. I’ll be writing about outstanding and impressive HR bloggers.…
You guys, I’m ready for my November hiatus. Last year, I ran a marathon. Then I spent the month of November in Australia and Rome. This year, November is just as glorious. I went to the ear doctor, Walmart, and Petsmart. But life is about to get a little exciting. I’m off to Havana, next…
You probably have back pain. I don’t know math, but it feels like 100% of the people who work in HR have back pain. What’s up with you people? (Yes, you people.) If you work in HR or recruiting, your back hurts. Fine, okay, my back also hurts. Shut up. Here is what I’m thinking.…
A few weeks ago, BambooHR asked me to speak at a virtual summit. What’s a virtual summit? Well, it’s an online learning event for “HR People Who Don’t Read Good And Wanna Learn To Do Other Stuff Good Too.” (Just kidding. I wish it were that awesome.) An HR summit is an event where a bunch…
I pulled my husband’s favorite shirt out of the dryer, and it had a big hole in the armpit. I said, “Looks like this shirt needs to go into the mending pile.” I always have a small pile of clothes — socks, shirts, pajamas — that need a little TLC. I’m not a natural seamstress,…
It is totally possible to say no at work and in life. You have to embrace the consequences like an adult. Sometimes saying no means that people will hate you. Openly. With a passion. My boss once asked me to chip in on a project. I said no because I had perfect work-life balance. Also,…
I’m not a big fan of people who say yes to life. Those are the people who eventually throw themselves onto oncoming traffic because life said no to them. But I could say yes a little more often, especially because so many of my friends have said yes. It’s turned out well. I have two…