Jim Valvano, White Guys and Diversity
I am a girl’s girl. There is no doubt about it. I am 100% hoes before bros. But I have fallen into a relationship with five men who are...
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3 Ways to Overcome a Disengaged Boss
Got a very long email from a reader about her boss who is “checked out” and disconnected from her team. The boss doesn’t seem to like her...
9/11
Many of you know that my former employer had offices at One World Trade Center on the 35th and 36th floors. I was there in July and...
Bad Bosses
That’s too bad. I always send those readers over to Ask a Manager. She is such a great writer. There is no question she hasn’t been...
F@%k It Friday: Hot & Cold
There are some people who run hot/cold. There are others who simmer and stew. I run hot and cold. That is not a shock, right? Love,...
What is Your Leadership Style?
I had my first real job when I was twenty-years-old. I filled a vacancy in a Human Resources department. I wasn’t very good at it. My...
Donuts are Not a Crime
I ran a 5K, the other day, and some dude rocked the mic to make announcements and keep runners motivated. In between Black Eyed...
What Makes a Great HR Speaker?
It’s conference season in the HR world. You know what that means, right? Imma earn a few donuts for making a bunch of speeches, yo. But...
Industrial Accidents Get No Play #west
Did you hear the news that fifteen people died in a fertilizer fire in Texas? It’s a huge tragedy. From Slate: Around 7:30 p.m. on April...
6 Ways to be a Human Resources Conference Speaker
One of the bloggers over at FOT asked me how she could become a paid speaker and stop being exploited by conference organizers for her...
Human Resources Is a Pink Ghetto
Why does HR feel so broken? Why does HR have a public relations problem? I think Human Resources struggles to be relevant because it is...
Go Ahead and Have a Political Discussion at Work
It’s okay to talk about politics at work. It’s okay to disagree with people you respect and admire. In fact, I think it’s important to...
The Town, Leadership, and Corporate Corruption
Have you seen The Town with Ben Affleck and Jon Hamm? I loved that movie for 100 reasons including Affleck’s abs and Jon...
Hiring for Fit: The Adaptive Unconscious
Lots of trendy management advice out there about hiring for “fit” and “culture.” I hate it. You know this. I have said it before and I...
Carnival of HR
It’s my honor to host the Valentine’s Day edition of the Carnival of HR. Today is actually the feast day of Saint Agape, a martyr and...
Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People
I’ve been super-busy and missed my OBGYN appointment in January. I called to reschedule my annual exam and my doctor is on maternity...
The Ladders Is The Single Biggest Piece Of Crap
Let’s start out by stating the obvious. People find jobs through job boards. That’s true. They do. But people who earn more than...
#SHRMAdvice Day: Your Members Matter from Victorio Milian
It’s the first week of June 2013, and the world hasn’t changed. Let me explain that statement… On May 23 I discussed my ambivalence...
Kick HR to the Curb
You hate HR? Me too. Here are some simple ways to keep Human Resources outta your business. Don’t say racist things. Don’t be sexist....
F@%k It Friday: Charity 5Ks
Remember the site Stuff White People Like? #27 was marathons #96 was New Balance shoes I laugh because charity 5ks should be on the list....
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