If you have been following the #HRHorrorStories that were shared on #DTHR last week, you were probably thinking "yep, I've had that happen to me" or "I've had a similar experience." Those of us that have been in the field for a while think that we've heard it all! Well, get ready cause I'm willing… Continue reading #HRHorrorStories – Day 5 – And The Award Goes To….
Category: Leadership
#HRHorrorStories – Day 4 – Jobseeker No-No’s and Policy Pitfalls
Each day this week #DTHR's #HRHorrorStories has enlightened us to more and more "you won't believe this" stories that happen on a daily basis in HR and have shaped how we do business. And in sharing these stories, we hope that others will learn too. Day 4 of this series was no different. We went… Continue reading #HRHorrorStories – Day 4 – Jobseeker No-No’s and Policy Pitfalls
#HRHorrorStories Day 3 – Extra Pay & Bad-Mouthing Co-Workers
Continuing the series of #HRHorrorStories on #DTHR, we talked more about some of those common everyday mistakes employees - and managers - can make that can cause real headaches! We have all had that dream....and even joked with the Payroll Manager about doing it...of finding those mistaken "extra zeroes" at the end of your paycheck.… Continue reading #HRHorrorStories Day 3 – Extra Pay & Bad-Mouthing Co-Workers
#HRHorrorStories – Day 2 – Bathrooms, Bomb Threats & HR Safety
If you have worked in HR, you have had your share of stories that most people will never believe. Day 2 of Drive Thru HR's #HRHorrorStories reminded many people of this fact but also the lessons we learn from each other. Our first story involved an employee injury that took place in the company restroom.… Continue reading #HRHorrorStories – Day 2 – Bathrooms, Bomb Threats & HR Safety
#HRHorrorStories – Day 1 – Your Employees & The Internet
This week on Drive Thru HR (#DTHR), the topic is HR horror stories…those incidents and events that not only left us speechless but also spurred changes and policies in the workplace. On Day 1, the topic of discussion centered around employees use of the Internet at work – more specifically, visiting inappropriate sites while on… Continue reading #HRHorrorStories – Day 1 – Your Employees & The Internet
Yes, Your Company Needs a “Snow Day Policy”
Growing up in Chicago, I have seen my share of blizzards. Just last night we had one that dropped 20 inches on the city, making it the 5th largest snowfall to date. Other areas have seen their share this season as well, especially those on the East Coast. Are we “equipped” to deal with such… Continue reading Yes, Your Company Needs a “Snow Day Policy”
You’re Doing It All Wrong – Don’t Focus on Retention!
As you start to look around this year, you will see a lot of articles and comments about how companies need to create retention plans. Yes, the market has changed and is now a “jobseeker’s market” and that has some companies concerned that they will loose some of their higher caliber employees but focusing on… Continue reading You’re Doing It All Wrong – Don’t Focus on Retention!
HR Would Be Better If….
My friend Steve Browne (@sbrownehr) posed a question and a challenge to all HR professionals to answer this simple question: “HR would be better if ______________.” So, here is my response: HR would be better if “human” was put back into Human Resources. Back in the day, we were known as the Personnel Department. Why?… Continue reading HR Would Be Better If….
How to Lead Your Team to Success: From a Veteran
When Jill Morgenthaler arrived at boot camp in 1975, she was part of the inaugural class of women in the Army. She was one of 83 female cadets on a base of 50,000 men. Colonel Jill Morgenthaler (Ret.) went on to serve three decades in the U.S. Army in positions such as: the first female military… Continue reading How to Lead Your Team to Success: From a Veteran
Like Attracts Like: Why Leaders Attract Certain Followers
Back on November 16, 2014, I came across an article written by Brigette Hyacinth on LinkedIn that caught my eye: “Leaders: Beware of Followers.” In her article, she talked about how every Leader needs Followers and that the conclusion of her research into the subject lead her to categorize 7 types of Followers: 1) Sycophants -… Continue reading Like Attracts Like: Why Leaders Attract Certain Followers
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