I am currently working with someone that is having a “boss” problem.” I thought it might be appropriate to replay this post from several years ago. We always talk about problem employees and how to solve those issues. We don’t spend as much time talking about problem bosses unless they are violating some law such …
Today my wife and I have been married 47 years. Three years ago I published this post and I thought it was still apropos, so I am republishing it. Today is my wedding anniversary! Now you may think was does this have to do with anything in HR? As I have reflected on my marriage …
Read moreFrom the archive Seven ways working for a good company is like having a good marriage
Back when I started my blog I was hoping I could have a bit of a voice in the HR world. I believe I have done that. I may not be world famous but I am known around the world. I am very grateful for those of you that read what I write. THANK YOU! …
Today’s guest post is about leadership, from a younger perspective than mine, but the thoughts are almost universal. Being a leader within a workplace is about more than having an enviable title and corner office. There are opportunities that the leaders identify and use to get to where they are. There are years of dedication, …
Read moreDeveloping Great Leaders: The Human Workplace Perspective
I just finished reading a Harvard Business Review Tip of the Day, Adapted from “How to Gain Credibility When You Have Little Experience,” by Andy Molinksy and Jake Newfield. These authors say that if you are young and new to the job you should “Start earning your colleagues’ respect by conveying the value you bring. …
Read moreForget their Weaknesses, Improve their Strengths to gain.
Someone sent me an email reminding me how much they liked this post. I thought I would republish it, as I think this is an important concept for HR. In the Roman Catholic Church, from the year 1000 until 1978, fewer than 450 people were canonized as saints. In 1978, Pope John Paul II removed …
Read moreThe Value of a Devil’s Advocate in HR: From the Archive
I have written about naps in the past, checkout Napping at Work: Why You Should Finally Implement AND Regulate it and Yawn: Lack of Sleep and the Benefit of a Power Nap. I am a fan of naps and have been for a long time. However, Dan Pink is not, or at least was not …
Read moreThe Power of Naps in Increasing Productivity- More advice from Dan Pink
I have had a number of discussions on performance lately. I was reminded of this post. I have done a lot of teaching in my career. I am now in my 18th year of teaching HR certification courses. I also conduct approximately 20 webinars a year on various HR subjects. If you are reading this …
Read moreFrom the archive: Want improved performance? Instill a commitment to life-long learning
I presented a webinar yesterday on the importance of documentation. It reminded me of this post. Recently in Georgia, a man was executed. There were many claims that he was innocent, the courts did not agree. My purpose here is not to discuss this, I make this statement as a prelude to my observation of …
Read moreFrom the Archive: The DNA of HR Decisions: Why Documentation is Important
I have not hosted an HR Carnival for about a year. I am happy to do it again. There are some great posts in this edition. I did not specify a theme but most of them seem to have a leadership theme. Hmmm… I wonder what that may be related to? So without further ado …