How Music Drives Happiness & Productivity at Work
I LOVE music. It helps me think. It can motivate. If can boost my mood. It can inspire me and produce creativity. It gets me moving. I’m glad that I have a job where I can have music in my space. When I want to get in my “zone” I put on my big headphones […]
Thinking of Adding Wearables Tech to your Company’s Wellness Program?
I’ve always considered myself an HR person first but man I LOVE tech and gadgets (good thing I’m a HR technologist). I get really excited about some of the wearables that are now available. I use (or have used) many of what is currently out there — but I saw something that got me really […]
How to Improve Your Company’s Employee Assistance Program
I, like so many others, was surprised, shocked, and sadden at the recent news about Robin Williams’ passing. I was in a meeting when the breaking news alert went off on my phone and without even thinking I exclaimed, “Robin Williams has died!” … and the meeting went silent as others opened their phones too […]
Are Unlimited Vacation and PTO Policies Right For Your Company?
I came across an interesting article in my newsfeed this past week that really got me thinking from an HR perspective. The article discusses perks that some smaller niche companies have put in place such as: unlimited vacation policies, offering 2 weeks paid holiday in December, or offering travel money to employees who take over 5 […]
Career Planning Advice for HR by HR
I was chatting with some friends recently about career planning as an HR professional and advice we’d give to other HR people, including those just starting out. It all got me thinking. I think about my career development a lot — I’m a thinker, I get ideas, I make plans … and then I want […]
Do You Have the Basics of HR Records Management?
Do You Have the Basics of HR Records Management? HR files and records management. What just happened when you read those words… run the other way because its a hot mess? Sigh, because you know its something you have to do, but don’t have the time for? Gasp, we have a place to put all […]
