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 […]
Pushing Yourself, Face your Fears & Get to Know Your Inner Badass
When we hit our stride in life, it feels wonderful. Landing in the right career, the right relationship or the right situation allows us to feel confident and fire on all cylinders. We learn, we grow and we sometimes forget what it’s like to be the new kid. Our experience is so valuable but at […]
Why Can’t We Be Friends?
A tone was set for me early on in my Human Resources career that there was a dividing line. HR could be friends with other people on the team but anyone outside of that realm should be kept at a safe distance. “You know too much.” “It could get awkward.” I lived that way for […]
Unlimited PTO Is Not the Enemy
We’ve all heard for years of the scandalous topic of unlimited vacation. How is that possible? It will be anarchy! No one will ever work! People will never take time off! Enough is enough folks. It’s not only possible to bring to life, it’s preferable. (IMHO) People tend to behave in the way we expect […]
How to Have Real Job Performance Review Conversations
Most places spend once a year (if we’re lucky) focusing on employee development and giving feedback. It’s the time of year that everyone dreads as it’s viewed as added work piled onto the already immense amount you’ve got on your plate. And this work certainly isn’t easy. Dedicating time and thought to those around you […]
