Posts Tagged: culture

CEO for a Day: Thoughtful Business Leadership

Women of HR were asked, “If you were CEO for a day, what would (or did) you focus on to improve an organization’s productivity, employee engagement or ability to recruit?” This is the fifth post in the series of responses.

Wow! It is really fascinating to hear people call me a CEO of my company even if it is for a day! Let me make this a 12 hour work day from 7.a.m to 7.p.m. (only for me, employees can come in at normal office hours) Is this necessary? Yes of course, for me, as I am getting one shot at this and I need to maximize my work day to make a few hard decisions and to inspire everyone communicating why we do things the way we do!

Feelin’ Groovy!!

A few weeks ago, week my constant state of being over committed caught up with me and I fell ill. My body was telling me to slow down and I fought it with everything I had, but I lost. The result of what happened was exactly what I needed. You see, I had an ENTIRE day to myself. No one at home. No one at my office door. No electronic device tempting me . . . . it was just what I needed.

HR Should Always Report to the President

I am a true believer that HR should always report to the President or the most senior level in the company and I will work hard to make sure that this is where I report. It comes down to people, access, money and action.

If It’s Broken, Let Them Fix It Themselves

Successful companies need problem solvers. Problem solvers need challenges they have a chance of successfully overcoming, not ones that are doomed from the start.

Do We Treat Our People Like They Are Our Greatest Asset?

When the management doesn’t care, you can sense the difference in the company when you walk through the door. I have worked for companies where the employees felt no more important than the pawn in a chess game. They knew it, their managers knew it, and the company knew it. If you really do value your employees – great! But how is this reflected in your workforce?

Here’s What Happens When Brands Clash

Is it possible for an organization to have a brilliant external brand while internally they are struggling?

HR Tips for Handling Halloween

Halloween can be a lot of fun, but it can also cause some potential problems in the workplace. Here are some tips to not let that happen.

The Benefits of Tossing Your Employee Handbook

Who owns culture and what does it have to do with an employee handbook anyway?

Do You Trust HR?

People flat out do not feel comfortable bringing issues to light to HR because they believe their job will be in jeopardy, no one will listen or the story will be turned around on them.

Ask Culture Meets Guess Culture

Let me introduce you to a cultural distinction that subtly affects all of our careers, workplaces, and families.