14

Jan

There was a time when ex-employees — those who left their job for greener pastures or were victims of downsizing — would NEVER be considered for rehire. Recruiters and hiring managers immediately disqualified “alumni,” assuming that: (1) they were traitors, … Continue Reading

22

Nov

Thanksgiving—it’s a day for us to stop and reflect. And it’s a holiday that reminds us not to lose sight of what’s truly important…to think about the previous year’s experiences and accomplishments, and to remember those who helped us meet … Continue Reading

11

Nov

Ready to laugh? Here’s an excerpt from an hysterical parody about fictitious CEO, Bruce Richardson, who “fired” his VP of Human Resources for sending a company-wide email containing too many buzzwords:  “To: All Staff Subject: Proposed changes to corporate policy … Continue Reading

28

Oct

First, the bad news: flu season is here and may cost businesses $10.4 billion in direct costs*, according to CDC. It spreads quickly in the workplace and just ONE key employee infected with the flu could cost thousands of dollars … Continue Reading

01

Oct

There was a time when a college graduate flew under the radar until landing a job. With any luck, the company he* joined was solid and so was his career. He became a “company man” and his personal and professional … Continue Reading

19

Sep

It’s funny how often I find inspiration for this blog by watching my son play high school soccer. This past weekend, he scored BIG during a game, using his header shot. This was significant achievement for him. And it also … Continue Reading

12

Aug

Do you have a favorite quote or saying? Words that inspire you or make you think or feel differently? I have quite a few. And when my company moved into larger offices last fall, I knew I wanted to incorporate … Continue Reading

26

Jul

I recently chatted with a colleague, Jason, an HR director at a mid-sized pharma company. He shared his latest employee horror story: An office hoarder. A valued employee, the hoarder has been there for many years and has quite a … Continue Reading

15

Jul

If you’re like most people, you have somewhere in the neighborhood of 300 friends and acquaintances. Now imagine that those 300 people each have 300 of their own connections. If you work out the math, this means that YOU are … Continue Reading

10

Jun

Last year, A Captivate Network study of 600 white collar North American workers in 14 metropolitan areas showed that workplace productivity is reduced by 20 percent during the summertime. The research also revealed that projects require 13 percent more time … Continue Reading