Issues concerning the mental and physical health of employees are constantly on the minds of human resource professionals. They are frequently working on ways to improve these things within the office as a means of building a healthy community and reducing the number of sick days, which helps both employees and the business. Among the list of potential health motivators is ... Read Full Article
I Can’t Think About #HRTechConf Right Now
On Monday, I got a dose of reality and was sent a huge reminder that there is something that is bigger and more important than any HR Technology Conference. My 11 year old Pomeranian, Willie passed away. It happened between meetings in Chicago. It seems silly to mourn a dog. Afterall, he's just a dog. But, to me he was more than that. He was someone who was my husband and I's ... Read Full Article
Reset. Reframe. Recharge. Why I Left Facebook
I have this place I go when I need inspiration, love, comfort or direction. It's a place that I go when times are tough, or I need a moment to reflect. I try go there every single day. When I visit, I'm brought back to this single moment that serves as my center. I'm walking along the beach. The sun is rising. I listen to the calming waves of the ocean and watch the world wake ... Read Full Article
What’s It Like to Transition from Entrepreneur to Employee
It's my 90th day at the Advanced Group which is really weird for me to say. It's especially strange considering I spent nearly 8 years working for myself and being self-employed as a HR and digital consultant. The transition hasn't been easy, but I am enjoying my new role. I have a team who has my back and immediate opportunities to make an impact. There are a few more ... Read Full Article
Bullies Are Everywhere: Work, Home and Among Friends
I dealt with my first real bully at the age of 10 years old. Angela (not her real name) was horrible to me in Mrs. Frazier's 4th grade class. She did things like hide my pencils, not include me in games during recess and took every opportunity to make me feel miserable. She tripped me on several occasions on the way to the classroom with my entire class laughing at my fall and ... Read Full Article
I’m Tired of Working and Living with Fear
I remember the day very well. It was someone I looked up so much I'd placed them on a pedestal. This person could do no wrong. They had it all: success, wealth, popularity and a family that loved them. Or on the surface that's what it seemed. It was one day they let their guard down. They let me see the real them for just a moment and I realized they were scared of being ... Read Full Article
How to Create Community as an HR Department of One
You know the song. One is the loneliest number. It sure can feel that way when you’re the only HR person within your office or organization. (HR peeps at small employers – am I right?) It’s rare that those around you, though often well meaning, get a true sense of what your day to day experience can be like. The ups, the downs and everything in between. It may seem crazy, ... Read Full Article
How to Use Personal Development to Drive Innovation
Last October was my 6th year as an independent consultant and entrepreneur working and consulting in the industry of HR and recruitment. It's an industry that is responsible for hiring, retaining, developing and engaging the talent within organizations. Personal and professional development is a constant focus for senior leaders mostly for those labels as A players and high ... Read Full Article
The Little Engine That Could Was Onto Something
“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right” -- Henry Ford Cue eyeroll right? I used to think that way. I thought all positive thinking optimists were clueless. How could thinking a certain way make an actual difference in your life? Well, my friends, total convert over here. And it’s lucky for you I’m willing to share how I got there. (complete with ... Read Full Article
HR’s Number One Responsibility Is Creating an Effective LOA Program
2015 was quite the year, with many companies making some radical (in a totally positive and most awesome way) changes and additions to their leave programs. I get it, we can’t all be Vodafone, Netflix, Twitter, or Adobe when it comes to parental and other leave programs - but that doesn’t mean that you get to throw your hands up and say “whatever.” That’s because the number ... Read Full Article
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