There has been a ton of press lately on the 2009 Harvard MBA graduates who created and signed an oath that would have them “act with the utmost integrity.” They even created their own website so that whoever it is, that is interested can see who signed the oath and learn more about the Oath and its creation (here). The MBA Oath …
What Won’t You Do To Get A Job?
A recent Wall Street Journal article, by Joann S. Lublin, raised the question: “What won’t you do for a Job?” Which got me thinking about what are those things I wouldn’t do for a job. First, I had to set some parameters around the question: 1. Not just any job (I can get any job) but a really good job. You know …
What’s Wrong With “Kelly Girls” as a Brand Position?
In a recent Workforce Recruiting article, the author speaks to Kelly Services Execs regarding the company’s desire to separate its brand away from the traditional Kelly Girl image that has stuck to them like Gorilla Glue. I always find it interesting when companies try so desperately to shed an old image or slogan – spending so many resources in the process – but in …
Tonight Show Viewers Who Miss Leno – You’ll Dance With the One Who Brought You…
My Dad always told me this quote, and over time I understood it as follows – “stick with what’s working, there is no reason to change”. Also, this harkened back to my Dad’s loyalty to just about anything and everyone he ever knew – (why get an iPhone when this nice grey brick Motorola from 1980 still works). I now …
Why Starting A New Job Can Really Suck!
The HR Capitalist, Kris Dunn, and I have something in common (no it’s not our mad outside J) – we’ve both started new gigs recently. I think we would both argue that we landed some pretty good positions, with great companies – but I might also argue that both companies probably could have done a little better on the orientation …
Taking the Easy Way Out – Cutting Hours to Reduce Costs Is Not the Answer…
Ok, I admit it… I read the April 2009 edition of HR Magazine – well at least one article, and a look in the back to see what companies still use their HR Jobs section (which can't be a good use of recruitment dollars). The article that caught my attention was Cutting Hours Without Raising Hackles by Senior HR Mag Writer, Rita …
Taco Buffet Does Not Equal Diversity…
Alright, you are now forewarned – Cinco De Mayo (the 5th of May for all of us non-Spanish speaking HR Pros) is just a few days away and inevitably someone is going to be coming to the HR Department (or if you’re lucky enough to have a Diversity Department) to ask how we are going to recognize our organization’s Mexican employees. So, …
Think Twice About Vasectomies, Please!
In a recent sign of our current economic times, vasectomies are are on the upswing around the country; Visits to Vasectomy.com — a 10-year-old informational site that also markets doctors to patients — were up 17.5 percent in the first quarter, compared with the first three months of last year as written in this recent NY Times article. To be quite …
Where Does All the Corporate Logo Wear Go To Die?
If you are like me, you’ve had a job or two in your career, and each stop along the way you pick up a few extra pieces for your wardrobe that you wouldn’t have necessarily picked out on your own. These pieces usually are of the polo shirt variety, but they need not stop there as I’ve been given dress shirts, …