Define the Great Disruptor: “Social Media Networking” in the HR Sphere

Defining Social Media Networking in Business Social media networks have been one of the most direct expressions of the internet’s ethos to arise in the past decade. The ability to communicate globally has expanded our individual range of influence while bringing our world closer together. As social media and social networking has evolved to be […]

Podcasting Is Your Best Employee Communication Secret (Part 1)

Check out Part 2 in the employee communication podcast series.  We’re all busy with work, family and just living life. Employees, managers and HR are looking for ways to squeeze more hours, minutes and just things into the day. I think I’ve found the answer through podcasting. Podcasting As an Employee Communication Platform Podcasting is […]

Life of an HR Generalist. Is It Right For You?

I’m a generalist. That’s right. Jack of all trades, master of none. I love my job because I get to use my brain in a variety of different ways on any given day. There are never dull moments. However, there are certainly moments when I’m knee deep in parts of my role that are less […]

HR Best Practices: Going Beyond Minimum Requirements

Employment laws are modified annually. This requires HR professionals to evaluate employee handbooks and rules on a regular basis and update them as necessary to be in compliance. Although it may be alluring, your organization may not always benefit from modifying your policy to satisfy the bare minimal standards. Understanding How Planned Change and Requirements […]

15 Best Inspirational Tweets From @coachkwisdom #SHRM15 Keynote

The SHRM 2015 Conference officially kicked off a few moments ago with Coach Mike Krzyzewski discussing leading others, inspiration and developing talent to create a winning team. In his keynote, he talks more about relationships, setting rules or what he calls “setting standards.” He talks about how ownership creates community, ownership and ultimately engagement. 15 Best Inspirational […]

Attracting Millennials to Your Workforce Is Easier Than You Think

I’m no stranger to self-promotion. This year during SHRM I am going to be speaking on the SMART Stage and it’s almost my cherry popping experience speaking in front of a crowd with a presentation. I speak a lot during hackathons that I run, but the slide deck is not really knowledge dropping stuff, instead […]