admin Written on April 24, 2012 by Charlie in Theory America is fat. It’s dreadful. Body fat is one thing – and we have plenty of it around here. But the excess and waste that drips from so much of what we touch in any given day is even more dreadful. And no where is this … Read more
Written on March 23, 2012 by Charlie in Rewards, Theory I received a number of emails and DMs after the rollout of Fistful of Talent’s HR Blog Power Rankings v.8 with sympathetic cries of “injustice” that I didn’t make this year’s list. I see this as a great opportunity to set the record straight on … Read more
Michael Mullady, PHR has over 10 years of HR experience and currently provides HR Business Partner Support for the American Cancer Society’s National Office in Atlanta, GA. Mike has – like many of us – intersected with a Hot Head or two along the way. And he reminds us that we have to be on the … Read more
Janine N. Truitt is an HR enthusiast based in Long Island, NY. Her experience spans the Healthcare to Scientific industries and has led her to her current role as a Senior Human Resources Representative for Brookhaven National Laboratory. Her message today is consistent with many I’ve sent before: we walk a fine line in this … Read more
Ed Nathanson is the Director Talent Acquisition at Rapid7 (www.rapid7.com) where he brings over 17 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources in Global Technology and Retail organizations. Ed’s a self-proclaimed “recruiting and sourcing nerd” who is passionate about new HR/Recruiting technologies and processes. He suggests that in spite of the rapidly evolving … Read more
Written on March 9, 2012 by Charlie in HR Profession, Leadership Cozy Carlisle from “Dead Again” – artfully played as only Robin Williams could – shared a piece of wisdom that I’ve held on to since he threw it at me from the big screen 20 years ago. And it’s this: “Someone is either a … Read more
Former Goldman Sachs Executive, Greg Smith, is exactly the kind of wake up call corporate America needs right now. Whether you think he’s got shit for brains or monster balls for broadcasting his resignation from Goldman Sachs to the world via his scathing New York Times Op Ed piece is irrelevant. Does it really matter whether he’s … Read more
I’ve gotten to know Alicia Jones through good old fashioned Trench HR networking. She is an enthusiastic HR professional with over 10 years of HR generalist experience working for small to mid-sized companies. Currently, Alicia is working for a small biotech firm and pursuing her bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership. She’s active in our Trench HR … Read more
Ever wondered whether your online social profile is affecting your professional life? Is your Facebook littered with the evidence of another rough night of drinking and debauchery while out on the town? Perhaps your twitter feed is chocked full of smarmy comments. Terribly pithy, sure, but man they’ll make you blush. According to a new study … Read more
Change is hard. Even the most agile of organizations have to slave over it. Above all else, the acceptance, adoption, and embodiment of change collectively involves thoughtful communication…and a boat load of it. The difference between those organizations that do this really well and those that simply give it a bunch of lip comes down … Read more