Working in an organization that serves individuals with developmental disabilities gives me some different perspectives on workplace issues than some of my esteemed HR colleagues. That is a good thing and brings about some substantive conversation about diversity and identifying … Continue reading
A recent statistic I saw from Leadership IQ started me thinking. It stated that 67 percent of employees surveyed learned more about their responsibilities from their co-workers than from their managers. Now the article goes on to talk about why having high performers … Continue reading
Watching my local NFL team this year has been a trying experience. Last night, the bottom was hit (we hope!) when the New Orleans Saints dismantled the Indianapolis Colts 62-7. I know my friend Robin Schooling was at the game and was among … Continue reading
“How do I know everything will turn out ok?” That can be a hard question to answer when facing an organizational change. Getting people to buy-in to a positive outcome is not automatic and takes constant attention. Although there are … Continue reading
I had the opportunity to spend the end of last week in Sandusky, Ohio attending the 39th Annual Ohio SHRM conference. It was a record crowd (over 750 attendees) for the conference and the energy from moment one was phenomenal! … Continue reading
This post originally appears in the Big Wigs and New Gigs newsletter from Inside Indiana Business on September 6, 2011. As the economy slowly heals and begins to grow again, the workforce will undergo a shift in expectations and needs. … Continue reading
When you employ people, it is inevitable that something bad is going to happen to one or many during the course of their employment. When these things happen, it is the HR department who often (if not always!) handles FMLA, … Continue reading
As part of improving our own conference, several members of the HR Indiana conference team are taking journeys to several other state HR conferences. This week, it’s my turn as I return to my personal and professional roots in Ohio. … Continue reading
Part of the “being” in human being is growing an awareness of what it means to be ourselves and the satisfaction of our needs. Whether finding something recognized as leadership either internally or externally, the need for some level of … Continue reading
As I try to get more of my Indiana HR colleagues involved in social media, I am finding that it is a slow and at times difficult task. Those who are competitive and show a willingness to push the envelope … Continue reading
