Time Management for the HR Professional

time management, HR, time awareness, scope creep

Time Management for the HR Professional Time management is a problem for many of us, regardless of our job. Mobile technology has made the 24-hour workplace a common thing, and it seems at every turn, more is being expected of us in the workplace. In the HR world, we have to be constantly on our […]

Staff Development, Compensation & Benefits for Low-Wage Workforce

Whether it is leaning in, flexible workplace options or staff development, it seems that the conversation is usually about the professional part of the workforce. Those who work in low-wage jobs are often left out of the conversation. These are the people working in retail, food service, warehouse and production. Those working in these jobs […]

How HR Found Me. Tips For Working in Human Resources

You don’t hear a lot of kids say, “When I grow up, I want to work in human resources.” In fact, I have met a lot of HR professionals who never set out to work in HR. Like me, I am sure many of you landed in HR at some point and decided that it […]

Women in the Workplace: Bossiness & Ideas for Change

In last week’s post, I wrote about how women struggle with the issue of likeability in the workplace as well as the fine line women often have to walk, especially in male-dominated professions. This week I will look at how the assertive woman is viewed in the workplace, and I will propose some possibilities for […]

Women in the Wokrplace: Success & Likeability

Success & Likeability of Women in The Workplace From Silicon Valley boardrooms to restaurant kitchens to the armed forces, much attention has been focused lately on how women are viewed and treated in traditionally male-dominated professions. Even though women have made great strides in these areas during the last few decades, stories of women being […]

HR Quick Fixes for Small Businesses

HR is a field full of complicated regulations and requirements. This is why companies rely on HR departments to keep things in check; however, small businesses may not have the luxury of a full HR department. For the person responsible for handling the HR needs of a small business, fixing issues and making adjustments to […]