5 Mistakes to AVOID when Implementing Internal Collaboration Tool
Pitfalls of An Employee Collaboration Tool The workplace is evolving to embrace social media. A recent study of U.S. based employers by Gagen MacDonald revealed that companies are leveraging internal social media (ISM) to communicate and drive business. Employees reported: 58% would prefer to work at a company that uses ISM 86% would refer others for […]
Working Mothers & What it Means to Be a Woman
A Story About Working Mothers In the fall of 2008, I was nearly 12 weeks from having my daughter and was extremely pregnant waddling around the office for my company where I served as HR Director. My boss at the time, Bob (whom I have written about before here) arrived at my office for a site visit. […]
Achieving Work Life Balance with Mobile Technology
I work from home the majority of the time. I’m either typing, designing, or talking in my home office or cuddling up on my bed. It’s nice here. It’s warm, convenient, and comfy, plus it’s less expensive. Vehicle maintenance and petrol costs are significantly lowered. My pets enjoy my virtual workspace as well. They slip […]
Working from Home More Important than Showering & Spouses
Eighty-three percent of Americans believe that telecommuting is increasing in popularity. With the rise of smart phones, tablets and other mobile technologies working from home has never been easier. And never before have we been willing to give up more to have jobs working from home. Achieving a Work Life Balance Telecommuting I, myself have […]
The Funny Guy Gets the Job
For job seekers or those looking to make their way up the corporate ladder, being qualified or having a degree is no longer enough. A sense of humor is a must. Maybe job seekers and aspiring professionals should spend more time on their standup than that Powerpoint. Accountemps just released a survey with nearly 8 out of […]
God Has No Place in the Workplace
Employees Rights to Religion at Work I understand that the law provides employees the opportunity for religious accommodation meaning employers should provide employee time off to worship, attend their church, and observe their religious holidays. I have had my share of run-ins with management staff as I explained that employees can take time off to attend church […]
