Do You Really Want “Attitude” Over “Aptitude”?
How Has “Attitude Over Aptitude” Played Out in Your Organizations? I’ve heard people say they would prefer to hire for attitude over aptitude, because they can teach the person how to do the job-but they can’t teach someone how to have a different attitude. This is a very absolute statement that sounds good on the […]
It’s all about family
It’s all about family The holidays are a time of reflection and a special time with family for me. Find out about what I am most thankful for this holiday season. Happy Holidays! ~Janine [youtube video=”qLqpW_ZddNw” width=”700″ height=”420″]
HR Lessons from the NFL
So, lately, the NFL has been in the news about an incident which is still unfolding with the Miami Dolphins. For the time being, this incident is centering around a couple of players – Johnathon Martin and Richie Incognito. The accusations range from bullying to racial discrimination to hazing and so on. Moving away from […]
KS SHRM State Conference Recap
KS SHRM State Conference Recap In the middle of the United States, among fields of corn and soybeans, silos and wild native sunflowers, lies a place that was once home to likes of George Washington Carver, Wyatt Earp, Lucinda Todd and Bob Dole. This place? Kansas! In addition to the noted Kansans, this great state […]
Smile, You’re In HR!
For those of us working in office buildings, we often find ourselves bumping into familiar faces of coworkers on a regular basis. Be it in the cafeteria while filling the coffee cup, in the hallway on the way to a meeting, or meandering through the cube farms. On occasion we nod and smile, wave, or […]
Entitlement – It Rears Its Ugly Head From Time to Time
Today’s post is from guest blogger Heather Kinzie. Heather has been a Human Resources professional for nearly 20 years. She likes to make things better so she develops/presents training courses and facilitates team/process/strategy improvement events. Her clients benefit from her expertise and her insight but moreover, they appreciate her pragmatic and often brutally honest thoughts, […]
