New to HR? Here’s How to Continue Your HR Education
We all know that HR deals with a lot of paperwork. We learn the importance of documentation very early in our career. While taking care of our employees and companies is the most important item on our to do lists, there is one thing I think HR professionals, and especially HR Newbies, should always be […]
Future Proof? Not Really!
Recently I was reading an article that talked about “future proof” jobs you can train for; that reminded me that I have a book in my office called The Future-Proof Workplace. Although it is full of great tips for what workplaces and individuals can do to help their careers, its title gave me pause, as […]
How to Apply Design Thinking in your Workplace
In an illuminating TEDTalk “The way we think about work is broken”, Barry Schwartz encourages us to think about whether it’s human nature that creates institutions or institutions which can shape human nature. In traditional factory lines work was based simply on the exchange of labor for money. However, money doesn’t have to be the […]
Your Wellness Program Just Crossed the Line Into Weird
Over at Bloomberg, Rebecca Greenfield asks why wellness programs have become a $6.8 billion industry when they don’t save company’s money.
How Does Sleep Deprivation Affect You and Your Day at Work?
There’s nothing better than curling up with a soft blanket and pillow and getting some sleep. However, 37 percent of Americans don’t get near the required amount of rest. Stress is a significant factor with insomnia, but it can be other things like a medical condition, or even a mattress can affect your sleep. Sleep […]
Are You Ready For Your Employees To Be Displaced?
We have all read about robots replacing workers in the not too distant future. I wrote about it in Future Friday: Repetition may spell the end of your job on my blog. Other posts include one of mine on this site, here, and one from Megan Purdy, here. When we see articles and posts about […]
