No, they are not. Human Resources as a profession can be an extremely rewarding one, when working for an organization that values the investments it makes – especially its’ workforce. As with any job function in a company there is a broad spectrum of views, performance, self awareness, and emotional competence. Irregardless of what you think […]

Development Planning, Performance Reviews and 360 Feedback are all examples of tools that many organizations utilize to increase an employees development, performance – and ultimately employee engagement. Well, it’s called “engagement” by most HR folks unless you are behind the scenes where it is likely referred to as “productivity” which results to “higher profits”. What’s […]

April Fools’ Day is widely celebrated around the world on April 1 every year. While it’s not a national holiday, it is the one day when people pull pranks or play jokes on friends, families, neighbors, and co-workers. According to Wikipedia, the earliest recorded association between April 1 and foolishness can be found in Chaucer’s […]

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has released the 2012 Corporate Equality Index.  The 100% ranking carries more weight than in previous years – and is more difficult to attain. 3 years ago the HRC provided participants notice that there would soon be more stringent qualifications for the 100% ranking.  How has it impacted employers?  Last […]

It’s still true today – people are your most important resource in the workplace – so how are you helping them? by Chris Devine of Workforce Dimensions, submitted for The Talent Buzz blog post contest. In today’s job market it is even more critical to make sure you are tending to the needs and concerns […]

The most overused and abused phrase in workplace terminology is “thinking outside the box.” Over 13 million results show up in a Google search. If you really think about it…what does “thinking outside the box” mean? When you dissect the phrase, some interesting ideas emerge. For example: What’s inside the box? I once read on […]

I’m learning to pace myself. College has been a time of revelation and realization for me, and of all that I have learned so far, slowing things down and enjoying the moment has been one of the most important lessons. Ever since I was young, I’ve had visions of the grandeur for my future. Along […]