Recognize any of the platitudes on this list? Here’s why you should stop using them–now. Whipping out a platitude isn’t just annoying. Using some platitudes also shows you’re lazy–and not just in words but in actions: “Work smarter, not harder.” What happens when you say that to me? One: You imply I’m stupid. Two: You…
On July 1, 2012, I worked 30 years in HR. What did I learn? Most people have no clue what??people in HR actually do The photo?by the side of?this blog is made by Natascha Libbert, a Dutch?photographer. This photo hangs on the wall in our kitchen at home. When my?son brings friends to our…
?That?s one small step for a man, one giant leap for Mankind.? Neil Armstrong has finished his current inning on Earth for the time being; he is and will remain a legend for generations to come. How did the small boy from Wapakoneta, Ohio make it big in life? Neil Armstrong was born on August…
If you ask a CEO ?What does your HR leader do?? he or she is likely to say: ?You got me. I just know I need to have one.? We expect our HR execs to look after employee records, hire and train people, administer performance reviews, and see that comp and benefits practices chug along….
How much does the first hour of every day matter? As it turns out, a lot. It can be the hour you see everything clearly, get one real thing done, and focus on the human side of work rather than your task list. Remember when you used to have a period at the beginning of…
In the corporate world, HR leaders are frequently considered some of the most conservative and risk-averse. Running HR in a conservative manner might have served your company well in the 1990s, but unfortunately it may be inappropriate and even damaging today. This fast-changing and highly competitive business world has caused senior executives to now expect…
Justin Bieber, Justin Bieber, Justin Bieber, Justin Bieber echoes in the hall where he makes an appearance. Justin Bieber has 43 million Facebook fans, 22 million twitter followers and 2.9 billion YouTube view and has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide. Recently, for a show in Dublin, Beliebers snapped up 28,000 gig tickets in…
Embracing “failure is an opinion” as a guiding principle can dramatically transform our approach to life and success. It encourages us to believe in ourselves, persevere through challenges, seek guidance, dream big, stay focused, discover our talents, and, most importantly, learn from our setbacks.
The ?2011 GMAC Application Trends Survey reports overall MBA applications are still on the decline, a trend that began in 2009. Over half of participating full time programs received fewer applications than the previous year. Such declines in full and part-time study are expected throughout a recession, but one interesting finding from the report is…
As if a one-on-one interview wasn?t stressful enough ?. there is the dreaded Panel Interview! If the thought of facing a panel of interviews sends you into a tailspin, you are not alone. Panel interviews are most commonly used for government positions within Australia. The panel is made up of representatives from different business units…
The one to one interview is more than just a conversation about your skills and experience; it’s an opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the role and to assess whether the company is the right fit for you.
The key to a good interview lies in your ability to research, prepare and rehearse. There are many different styles of interview and understanding how these work can help you prepare in advance so you don?t freeze with nerves. Telephone interviews are becoming increasingly common. However, the mere thought of them make some people literally…
Discussing salary expectations can be a daunting task during the job search process. It’s a delicate balance between aiming too high and pricing yourself out of a job, or aiming too low and undervaluing your worth.
When a new boss comes on board, it’s a time of significant change for the team. It’s natural for team members to have reservations and questions about this transition.