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Am I guilty of being a “yes” man?

Being a relative newbie (less than 1 year!) to the social media “scene”, I experienced my first SHRM conference from afar through the tweets and blog posts of my HR colleagues fortunate enough to be attending the 2011 SHRM Annual … Continue reading

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The Joys and Evils of Open Enrollment

Open enrollment is over! To HR pros, those four words often provide enough reason to go out and have celebratory drink or ten.  Between explaining changes, chasing down forms (whether they be paper or electronic,) and giving the same spiel … Continue reading

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The titles we have

One of the principles of service that my organization embraces reads “Employment is a fundamental part of adult life.”  We settled on this because so often, we define ourselves by what we do.  When someone asks you the question “What do you?” … Continue reading

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Disaster preparedness – an opportunity for HR to shine

Do you know what to do in the event of an emergency at work?  I’m not talking about the vending machine running out of someone’s favorite snack or even that same someone cutting their finger.  Think about the tremendous disasters … Continue reading

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Changes in attitudes

Sometimes, the outlook people have on life is amazing.  While I consider myself a positive person when it comes to work as well as life in general, I do know that there are those out there who are not.  Although … Continue reading

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Why RollerCoaster HR?

Why RollerCoaster HR? Simply put, I am aiming to combine two of my passions – wild thrill rides and the constant challenges that many HR pros (or even amateurs) face. It seems fair that I explain my background a bit … Continue reading

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