From Inside the Room Where Decisions About Your Career are Made.
From Inside the Room Where Decisions About Your Career are Made.
They don’t make em’ like this anymore
Company Christmas tree breaks the rules
Just because I work in HR doesn’t mean I have to follow all the rules. I prefer guidelines and today’s post is a glimpse into how Johnny Law, the HR deputy tries to keep a light attitude in the office and still keep order.
Holidays should be fun, merry and filled with a lot of great memories. Unfortunately,
Great costume for the workplace
Inappropriate Halloween Costume
Not just Halloween costumes, but Inappropriate Halloween costumes are today’s topic. It is the middle of October, and some of us are thinking about costumes for the company Halloween costume contest. Remember, it is a Halloween costume contest. It is not an Inappropriate Halloween costume contest. In HR we don’t just worry about payroll budgets and sensitivity training. Oh no, my little innocents. If there are two holidays HR looks forward to,
Lessons from Hollywood
I love movies. Movies are an escape from my day-to-day. No one yells at me in the movie theater, no one wants a decision out of me and most of all, no one is complaining to me. The biggest decision I make is regular or extra butter on my popcorn and do I pee before the movie starts or can I hold it for the next 2 hours. #FirstWorldProblems for sure. I often assign employees homework in the form of movies.
$100K blown on an education with no tools to find a job
Why the Millennial Generation is screwed
Dear Dean Vernon Warner,
I am a recent graduate of your prestigious college. My graduating class wants to thank you for one of the greatest life lessons. I have your college experience to thank for it.
I spent the last 4 years trying to offset future college loans by working 25 hours a week with a minimum-wage job.
The gossip after the company Christmas party will be remembered and exaggerated
Company Christmas party, mind your P’s and Qs
The typical HR post around this time of year will discuss why we call the Christmas Parties the “Holiday Parties”. Other posts explain why we need to be sensitive to different cultures, blah, blah, blah. I am a minority, and I appreciate the sentiment, but this year, let’s be realistic. We all have Christmas Party fails we have witnessed.
Tinder and resume reading have a lot in common
Reading Resumes in 5 seconds
I just delivered a presentation to a group of job seekers, and one issue that caused considerable concern in the room was that I look at resumes for an average of only 5 seconds.
Most people don’t understand 5 seconds, don’t like it, and downright resent it. I get it. Candidates pour their heart and soul into creating a resume,
It’s Thanksgiving; try to be thankful
An HR Thanksgiving
As I sit here on the eve of Thanksgiving, I wanted to share my HRNasty perspective on what I am thankful for during the Thanksgiving season. I am grateful that the unemployment rate in this country is lower today. I am thankful to have a job that I enjoy, and colleagues with whom I enjoy working.
I consult with folks who are looking for career advice,
Save the date for your spouse’s company holiday party!
Company Holiday Party
Company Holiday party this year? Most of us will attend our spouse’s company holiday party this Christmas season, whether we are being asked or dragged. (Yes, the HR guy called it Christmas)
If your significant other’s company is hosting a company holiday party, there are several key considerations to keep in mind. The following may sound basic, but I see a spouse ruin a great employee’s reputation yearly.