Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Whether you work in an office or remotely, self management involves doing a lot of things independently such as resolving your conflicts, figuring out the solutions to your problems, and creating your most productive work. It also involves thinking about your future and generating your own professional development plan. Sometimes our boss will tell us what skills to develop. In an environment of self management, the boss …
When we first started this podcast, we came up with the theme of “The Future Workplace”. We’re in the middle of a pandemic and it seemed to make sense to talk about the future and what the future might look like. I knew there were people I absolutely wanted to talk with. They’re smart and have a pulse on what’s happening in the HR and business world. What I didn’t …
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Mr. Bartender and I do not have children. So maybe I just don’t know enough about these things. But I must admit that I’m surprised we haven’t talked about this situation earlier. Here’s today’s reader note: Hi Sharlyn, I hope you are doing well! I enjoy reading your blog posts and wanted to reach out in hopes that you could help me with some advice. …
Estimated reading time: 11 minutes (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at UKG – Ultimate Kronos Group. Formed by two leaders in HR solutions, UKG combines the strength and innovation of Ultimate Software and Kronos. They are committed to inspiring workforces and helping pave the way for their people, customers, and industry. Enjoy the article!) I read an article recently on NASDAQ.com that indicated advantageous interest rates …
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by Censia, whose talent intelligence platform helps organizations find the talent most likely to succeed while simultaneously reducing bias. Check out this video of Censia CEO Joanna Riley talking about “The New Battle Ground: Employee Experience Fueling HR Innovation”. Enjoy the read!) Workforce planning is one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today. It’s the process of …
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Criteria, a leading provider of pre-employment testing services. To learn more about how pre-employment testing can benefit your talent acquisition strategy, check out Criteria’s “Definitive Guide to Pre-Employment Testing”. I’ve found it to be a comprehensive guide that I keep handy all the time. Enjoy!) While I do most (if not all) of my work remotely, and …