Employee Engagement has been a hot topic for a number of years. By definition, it is the extent to which employees are committed to the organization's mission and values, feel passionate about their jobs, and are committed to the overall success of the organization. Organizations which recognize the importance of an engaged workforce know that increased productivity is just one ... Read Full Article
About M Puglise
The Culture Puzzle: Figuring Out If You Fit In
A few weeks ago, I was asked to lead an information session at a hiring event. I was somewhat reluctant to accept given the fact that I too was on the job market. I wasn’t sure my insight would be appreciated since, despite my professional expertise in Talent Acquisition and Recruiting, I could be easily viewed as their equal. I communicated my reservations to the event ... Read Full Article
“Hidden Fences” Are Real!
Now that awards season is over, you’re likely familiar with the titles of and possibly the actors who stared in the nominated and winning films. “Hidden Figures” , a film based on the true story of three African American Mathematicians who worked at NASA during the Space Race, was one such film. “Fences” , the big screen version of the 1987, Pulitzer Prize winning play by ... Read Full Article
Diversity Double Dutch, Jump In
At the close of 2014 I wrote a reflective piece about how one of my childhood dreams inspired me take the annual performance review seriously. As a child, I longed for the ability to jump Double Dutch with such precision and expertise that I could remake Frankie Smith’s “Double Dutch Bus” and embark on the first worldwide jump-rap concert tour. Despite my mother’s, sister’s, ... Read Full Article
This Recruiter’s Perspective on Donald Trump as a Candidate
Whether Republican, Democrat, Independent, Libertarian, Green Party, Constitution Party or Don’t-Give-a-Damn, you likely paid more attention than before to the events leading up to and subsequent nomination of Donald Trump. Early on, many thought he wasn’t a threat, just a joke, wouldn’t get far, and now he has a chance to the next POTUS. Like most of the world, I’ve watched ... Read Full Article
I’m Sorry HR But Like Public Enemy Said: “Can’t Trust It”
It was a typical day. I was driving along listening to the Backspin channel. Reminiscing, rapping, and relishing a time when rap music had meaning. “Can’t Truss It”, by Public Enemy came on, so naturally, I felt it necessary to match the energy of Chuck D and Flava Flav and rap along. As is the norm, paying more attention to the beat, I wasn’t tuned in to the true meaning of ... Read Full Article
Employee’s Sticky Fingers (Workplace Theft)
Have you ever eaten a meal so delicious that you force yourself to save a portion of it to enjoy the next day? You carefully pack the flavorful masterpiece and head off to work eagerly anticipating the moment when you will once again be able to enjoy the delectable piece of happy. At lunchtime, you go to retrieve it from the refrigerator and...IT’S GONE! You spend a few ... Read Full Article
Keirsten Greggs’ “What’s Your Super-employee Superpower?”
Before starting my new job two months ago I did a self-assessment to establish the image I wanted to portray at my new employer. As I thought about the impact I wanted to make, the highly coveted Super Recruiter Action Figure, popped into my mind. (Trust me. It was a big deal to have one back in the day.) Tucking away the overwhelming bias that “Recruiter” is the best ... Read Full Article