This article is part of a series on the strategic impact corporate social good and social responsibility has on employers. Click here to see the first series installment. Often times we think that corporate philanthropy exists simply for investing in social capital, local community programs or charities. It's a way to position oneself in the market in addition to the ... Read Full Article
7 Awesome Resources for Finding HR & Recruiting Case Studies
Being back in the practitioner folds, one of the biggest challenges is finding case studies in HR and recruiting. A case study is defined as a process or record of research in which detailed consideration is given to the development of a particular person, group, or situation over a period of time. Whether you are in HR or recruiting, case studies provide a practitioner with a ... Read Full Article
The Case for Project Management’s Place in the HR Practitioner’s Heart
Check out our ongoing project management series by clicking here. Our work is a series of projects, connected by periods of maintenance on projects of the past. I often make that argument with friends and colleagues when I try to explain why project management should hold a much larger place in the hearts of HR professionals. What we often refer to as “helping our ... Read Full Article
Business Dinner Etiquette: American vs. Continental Style Dining
Business Dinner Etiquette and Dining I’ve noticed more and more during meetings where food is served, some of my colleagues are eating with their utensils in both hands. I was taught to hold my fork in my right hand and place my left hand in my lap. Have the rules changed?" - Sarah It sounds like you are referencing another style of dining known as ‘Continental Style’. ... Read Full Article
5 Little-Known Tools to Enhance Your Project Management Skills
Check out our ongoing project management series by clicking here. Time management is difficult. Project management is a beast. Don't believe me? Nearly 55% of projects fail to finish on time, which, incidentally, accounts for the double-digit growth in demand for credentialed project managers. Unfortunately, leaders in every industry are being called upon to manage projects ... Read Full Article
How Friends Can Become Mentors
The PM’s Guide to Fan Cleaning
Check out our ongoing project management series by clicking here. How to Turn a Troubled Project Around “Tell me about a time when you contemplated faking your death.” This really should be a standard interview question for aspiring Project Managers. Weary, beleaguered, and just on the edge of sanity, there comes a moment in every PM’s life when he or she experiences a ... Read Full Article
How to Handle and Prepare for Difficult Conversations at Work
Handling Difficult Work Conversations and People A few years back, I had talked myself into a bad situation at work. I was unhappy in a vital role, so I told my boss. They listened to me and moved me into a different role – a role I thought I would really like. Unfortunately, the economy was tough at the time and my new role wasn’t vital to the company. I wasn’t performing at ... Read Full Article