Knowledge, Confidence and Competitiveness = Success in HR #HRTechConf

If you had to break it down to what makes a successful HR department what would you say were the key characteristics?  Having the right leaders in place within an organization is essential.  As an HR professional, I believe there are 3 things that HR leaders must possess to ensure you have a seat at […]

How to Attend HR Tech: Advice from the Guy Who Started It! #HRTechConf

By Bill Kutik, Father of the HR Technology® Conference How to Attend HR Tech Okay, I may be the last person to offer advice on how to attend the 17th Annual HR Technology® Conference.  Because programming it for the first 16 years and hosting many sessions on site afforded me none of the benefits regular […]

Why You Should be Mentoring Future HR Professionals

This time of year is crazy busy for me. The Fall season is always for me. It’s the start of school and the college semester, and while I don’t have children myself yet or a student my schedule is still tied to the education season. September is not only the start of football, cooler weather, […]

How Have U.S. Leave Laws Have Not Kept Up

Work typically takes up a big piece of our schedules. With smart phones and the ability to log in to work computers remotely, the 40-hour workweek has grown to feel more like a 24/7 workweek. Whether it is spoken or not, many workplaces seem to have the attitude that work comes first, and we should […]

I’ve Fallen Out of Love with Twitter

Twitter has become one big cesspool of promotion For the last 6 years, Twitter has been the glue that has held my community together. It has facilitated client relationships, business opportunities and even introduced me to best friends. Twitter has been the secret sauce that has catapulted my blog, Blogging4Jobs.com to six figure web traffic […]

Find an Internship in Six Steps

College students are increasingly motivated to find a great summer internship.  Why? Countless studies don’t lie: College students with internships are more likely to land jobs at graduation. Key steps to finding an internship: Prepare. Don’t underestimate your preparation. This means more than a polished resume. You want to be ready for a targeted approach […]