by hrhardball | Mar 31, 2014 | Change Management
There is nothing quite so humbling as uncertainty. I was reminded of this recently while having a conversation with a friend. His current job responsibilities continue to change, to the point of putting him in a totally unfamiliar role where his experience is minimal...
by hrhardball | Mar 27, 2014 | Staffing
“How you gonna keep ’em down on the farm after they’ve seen Paree?” (Young, Lewis) – 1918 Farmer Reuben knew it…the boys returning from the war had seen the sights, sounds, and seduction of the big city. Despite the naive and...
by hrhardball | Mar 24, 2014 | Change Management, Integration
“Trophies are rarely awarded during practice.” – John Whitaker This is not a drill, HR. The game is on. Your company is being acquired, and you are needed (even if not asked) to make the transition a success. Time to trice up, mill about...
by hrhardball | Mar 19, 2014 | Current Events
Will Ferrell is comedic genius, but he’s officially on my poop list. You see, Will Ferrell is guilty of pulling a “Sandler,” i.e., he took a dive, called it a movie, and played us all for fools. It hit me like a bad hangover the morning after...
by hrhardball | Mar 17, 2014 | Human Resources
Solving problems for my customers is what I do. For that matter, it’s what we all do, right? But how? I’ve found that customers appreciate simple and effective over complex and grandiose. However, HR gods and goddesses tend to take the perspective and behave...
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