New to HR? Learning The Art of Negotiation
Negotiation is something you need to be skilled at in order to get the right offer. No matter what job you’re interested in, the art of negotiation will be a valuable asset to your career. Money is always a touchy topic. But with so many conversations going on now about money and equal pay, it […]
You’ve Been Subpoened to Court: Now What?
At one point or another, every HR professional has received the dread court order. If you’re new to HR, you might have hit the ground running, being the HR go-to for your organization, or you might have a boss that will help you through the process. In either case, responding to your first court order […]
New to HR? Confidence vs. Arrogance
In every career field, having confidence in oneself and one’s abilities is crucial. At all times, you should strive to be the best at what you’re doing. As an HR Newbie, there will be a lot of challenges while you’re learning the job, the workforce, the company, and upgrading your skills. It can be intimidating […]
New to HR? Customers Can Be Wrong
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “The customer is always right.” While I understand why this saying came about, I’m here to tell you that it’s wrong. I’ve worked plenty of customer service jobs, in person and behind a phone, or computer screen. I’ve dealt with happy customers, angry customers, spiteful customers, and customers being […]
New to HR? Beware of the Work 15
We all know of the Freshman 15. When you go to college and gain weight, well I’m here to let you know, there is such a thing as the Work 15. Especially in the holiday times, it is easy to bring in goodies to the office daily. Just last week my coworker brought Christmas decorated […]
New to Hr? Getting to Know Your Boss
Getting a new boss and coworkers can be overwhelming for new HR professionals – and seasoned ones too. There are certain expectations and emotions people feel when they land that job and over time they are either met or found elsewhere. In your organization, while you might not have direct contact with your boss on […]
