One year into my HR career I hired my first direct report. I formed the job description, posted it on a jobs site and reviewed resumes as they came in. I felt like it was a stepping stone for me professionally, and I looked forward to having someone to develop and mentor. After interviewing candidates […]
As busy HR professionals we use the word focus in many ways, whether it be in terms of what project we need to focus on next, what the focus of our next meeting should be or where our overall focus should be to keep in line with strategy.
What if we find ourselves having trouble with focus in the more literal sense though? We have very full schedules to maintain, and at some point we may lose sight of what is at the center of our day and miss a cue. Here are some tips that I employ to keep my productivity up when I find myself having trouble zeroing in on the task at hand.
Do you have something to say? Here are some guidelines to utilize the next time you need to speak your mind.
In the world we live in, change is inevitable and, as HR professionals, we are constantly dealing with it and the effects on our workforce. In my experience I find that people have the same reaction whether the change is positive or negative. More often than not conclusions are formed, rumors are spread and morale takes a hit.
The next time you find yourself communicating change in the workplace, take the following into consideration to ensure transitions go as smoothly as possible.
By applying three simple approaches to work, we can work towards developing ourselves and leading our organizations into a bright future.
Here’s your refresher on conference call etiquette and basic manners. Read it.
I recently stumbled upon an article that highlighted the 10 Careers with High Rates of Depression. It made me wonder if anyone had ever considered adding a career in HR to that list.