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 […]
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 […]
Keirsten Greggs’ “What’s Your Super-employee Superpower?”
What’s Your Super-employee Superpower? I conducted a self-evaluation before beginning my new job two months ago to determine the image I wanted to project to my new company. The highly prized Super Recruiter Action Figure sprang to mind as I considered the influence I wished to have. (Believe me. Back then, owning one was a […]
If the Culture Doesn’t Fit, You Shouldn’t Commit
Everything and everyone told me NOT to accept the offer. One friend and previous employee of the company called to caution that I wouldn’t fit in there. Another friend called with a message from a recent escapee telling me that I was better off unemployed than working for those, and I quote, “bunch of bitches”. […]
You Hired Kanye West?
His resume is a perfect fit. Required Skills? Check. Desired Skills? Check. Stuff you didn’t even know you wanted? Check. By the time you reach the last word on his resume you mentally stamp it with HIRED. In your mind, the interview is just a formality so you miss all of the warnings and cues […]
What the Duck?!
I am a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Since Coach Charles “Chip” Kelly took over as head coach in 2013, my dedication to the team has been tested on multiple occasions. The most recent test came last week when we learned that the team’s best offensive player, LeSean McCoy, would be traded for a Kiko Alonso. WTDuck! […]
