Are you about to be laid off? The short answer is possibly. Job security is a luxury and an illusion. Economic fluctuations, industry downturns, and company restructurings are contributing to the uncertainty, making it critical for every professional to be aware of potential warning signs of a layoff. It’s not a pleasant topic to think…
Want to learn about my new book? It’s called “Corporate Drinker.” I’ve been in HR for over 25 years. I’m old enough to see how trends ebb and flow. Right now, everybody is talking about work and alcohol. Back in the day, alcohol and the workplace were intertwined. Farmers quenched their thirst after a hot…
As a cash-strapped college junior in the summer of 1995, I dreamt of studying abroad in London and attending graduate school. I was torn between becoming a lawyer or a professional writer. At one point, I even considered pursuing a JD and an MFA to use my skills in the media and entertainment industries. Back…
Connect & Grow: Meet Fred Leong Hello, and welcome to another installment of our “Connect & Grow” series. Today, I’m shifting our lens to focus on a remarkable individual making waves in the human resources world (and my professional life, too): Fred Leong. Fred is the Chief People Officer at dv01, a leading financial data…
As we step into an increasingly interconnected and technologically driven world, the future of work is undergoing a significant transformation. In years past, esteemed and educated individuals discussed workforce topics such as social media, the rise of the mobile economy, remote work, and well-being. However, the focus has shifted to politics, power, social policy, and…
I’m doing a ton of research for my book, Corporate Drinker. Of course, some research entails reading books and scientific journals about substance abuse disorders. But there’s another part where I’m online looking at reporting, blogs, and white papers about alcohol, work, and well-being. You’d think the reporting on work drinkin’ would be straightforward and…
Madeline Laurano and Kyle Lagunas were on my podcast a few months ago, and we discussed the role of an analyst in an evolving and chaotic world of work. At one point, Madeline joked that I had the potential to be an analyst. After the show, I asked Kyle for a meeting to talk about…
Last week, I wrote about the importance of building your network. That’s why, every Wednesday, I will introduce you to a business leader who works in HR, technology, finance, or employment law so you can continue connecting with, learning about, and growing from the best. I’m opening up my network so it can become yours.…
The modern workplace is a mixed bag when it comes to how and where we work. Some organizations have kept their pandemic-era commitments to asynchronous, remote, and hybrid work environments. Others forgot their pledge to the workforce and demanded a return to the office beginning in early 2023. Where is this all headed? My money…
Have you heard of time banking? I just learned about it from my pal Amy Guth. No, it’s not a PTO strategy. It’s an alternative approach that promotes community building, cooperation, and reciprocity by exchanging goods and services using time as the currency. This is not the opposite of capitalism. Instead, it’s a way that…
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