September 2011
Hold up now.... Where's your Social Media Policy? →
A lot of people like to talk about Social Media. Alot of people like to talk about Sourcing and Recruiting on Social Media. I count myself amongst them. In fact, in September I have a presentation at…
these are definitely concerns for advisers and brokers in the finance arena http://t.co/jektxIwj
Whaddya mean I can't talk to the HR Peeps? Bounce... →
So, last week, the conference that I volunteer with, recruitDC, instituted a new policy…a Bounce Bowl. A Bounce Bowl? Yep - typical fish bowl where a card can be dropped, but in this case it’s the…
http://t.co/DEQCVXwq Interesting article from @linkedin CEO <—-like linking education to opportunity! cc: @bravenewtalent
Do You Have the Organizational Guts to Cut... →
We talk a lot about how teams need top talent. “Top talent” this, “A player” that. The brilliant Steve Boese wrote here just a few weeks ago about the need for superstar talent in the NBA. His point…
They're Taking Their Cues From Us. →
Yesterday marked the tenth anniversary of 9/11. I was glued to the TV a decent part of the weekend watching special coverage of 9/11… and as I write this on Sunday night, I’m still half watching…
Why does my body want food at nearly midnight? I want to sleep but my tummy wants to eat. Guess who’s gonna win?
Are You Taking Enough Griswold Vacations? →
When was the last time you truly took a vacation? You know the kind - Clark Griswold style where you pack up the family for weeks of adventure without a care in the world! With the end of summer…
Measuring Employee Turnover Rate: A Bogus... →
There have been countless articles, posts, and other musings on HR metrics and how, without metrics, HR is doomed to forever be viewed as a second-class business citizen. And through a stroke of…
May 2011
HR – Dribble, Dribble, Pass... →
(Why should Sackett, Boese and Dunn get all the sports connections to HR?)
HR wants to be relevant. HR wants a seat at the table. HR wants to be part of the business. But HR doesn’t want the…
Would You Guarantee A Job? →
Beginning in January 2009, Hyundai (the automotive company) started a program where if you bought one of their vehicles, then lost your job, they would buy back the vehicle from you. Basically,…
The most important ingredient… - Gen Y & Social Recruiting http://awe.sm/5Ipic
One More Important Thing About Presenting… | Six Pixels of Separation via @seerysm http://awe.sm/5IpiQ
Homes and Salaries—The Market Sets Value, Not You →
People say that buying a home and changing jobs are two of the most stressful events in your life. I agree, and I think it’s because both involve perceptions of value and price.
Here’s a quick story….
The Blog Tree infographic by Eloqua and JESS3 — It’s All About Revenue http://awe.sm/5IpiF
From the HR Trenches: And That Is How I Will Leave... →
I am constantly joking with my husband that I know some disgruntled employee will one day whack me on their way out of the building. But there is a bit of truth in every joke, isn’t there? That’s why…
What takes the longest when booting up a new program on my computer? Loading the font menu :)
I’d rather be Fergie →
Super cool job alert! Media Production Coordinator for Mario Batali Job in Multiple locations http://awe.sm/5IfZW
What’s Your Problem? http://awe.sm/5Ie8h
Poor User Experiences WILL Kill Your Customer Service App | Forrester Blogs http://awe.sm/5Ie9k
Looking for Liquids, or Losing Sight of What... →
There is an entire line of snarky blog posts (a couple I am sure I have written myself), related to the themes of how excessive and verbose HR-imposed workplace policies are one of the primary…
Brudders five minutes later http://instagr.am/p/D58Y5/
3 Things Zappos HR Can Learn from Zappos... →
BusinessWeek has a great article on retailing and how Zappos (and others) are following a new set of rules to succeed in their retail operations - Break the Rules the Way Zappos and Amazon Do….
RT @iwantmedia: Viacom announces MTV CEO Judy McGrath will step down; McGrath says MTV is still a “kick-ass organization” http://prn.to/ …
How to Know if Sourcing is Your Passion... →
A while ago I was listening to a blogtalkradio interview and one of the interviewees said that HR wasn’t her passion. Now I’m paraphrasing - that’s not a direct quote and it was months ago. But…
interview questions http://awe.sm/5Id4k
iTalent Goes To Vegas in Partnership with the HR Demo Show http://awe.sm/5IcwC
Is It Really That Scary to Put Yourself Out... →
I was at the Jobvite Customer Summit the other week and we closed out the day with a discussion on social recruiting surprises. We shared the good, the bad, the ugly… and surprise number four? That…
We’re building a history →
:) Seriously the shoes are so beautiful but were designed by lucifer @laurianaZ @jheineck @AlanaMarie :)
The HR Hug →
To hug or not to hug… that is the question. Actually, only cold heartless bastards don’t hug. I’ll go even further… if you work in HR and/or care deeply about HR and don’t hug… you should seek…
Big shout out to @SteveBoese! Emcee extraordinaire #hrevolution
The incomparable @jennydevaughn and @cigarsphr http://instagr.am/p/DuXMS/
April 2011
mwah!!!! @luckypenny @jheineck
Performance Management, Effective Communication... →
If you read HR blogs, you’ll probably find another post today about performance feedback and effective manager communication. Anyone can do that. Today, I think this might be the only post you read…
Go see Emma in HR →
The Legal Side of Passive Candidate Recruiting. In partnership with Littler Mendelson. http://awe.sm/5Ib2k
Who Knew There Was A Future HR Manager in Lord of... →
‘And you shut up! Who are you, anyway? Sitting there – telling people what to do. You can’t hunt, you can’t sing – ’
‘I’m chief. I was chosen.’
‘Why should choosing make any difference? Just giving…
RT @InspiredMomma: Amazon Is On A Massive Hiring Spree, But Why? http://on.mash.to/e2qTWr #Hiresocial RT @mashable
You're Thinking About Working For Who? 5 Ways to... →
Let’s face it - sometimes you’re locked in a scuffle for talent (it’s hardly a war - wars have guns, grave consequences and these days, hot deserts) and you need to plant some doubt about a…
RT @BobWarren: 25 companies who are hiring new graduates this year http://bit.ly/gcpyed
Simon’s Cat in “Hop It” http://awe.sm/5IVsH
Cake for dads 60th!! Finished http://instagr.am/p/DbfR5/
I am seriously conflicted. I want to fit in my pants but mayonnaise is very good.
Giving Advice is like a Punch in the Face if it is... →
95% of my job revolves around talent management. Since the term talent management is overused, my definition of talent management includes: Ensuring Talent is available
Ensuring Talent is given…
I’ve thought about it and I want to be a samoa…or a thin mint or choc chip W/nuts @MervynDinnen @heatherbussing @frankzupan @davidgosse
If 'Everyone' is Responsible, is Anyone... →
Hiring decisions are often lengthy, arduous, complex undertakings, where even the best, top-performing organizations can only hope to achieve a more ‘wins’ than losses’. Think about it. What…
RT @BraveNewTalent: BraveNewTalent Blog » Why follow employers (or the power of dialogue) by @ramonbez http://bit.ly/fra7Hr
HR Psychographics: "Observable Distaste for Team... →
I don’t know about any of you, but I’m straight-up interested in the upcoming research about How HR Thinks and Feels. And if you think I’m saying this because FOT has some stake in it, that just aint…