As an interesting experiment, I decided to create a list of “thou shalts/thou shalls” for HR pros. The list is similar to the “original” 10 Commandments List, of course. That said, my list is completely subjective… please use the comment section to strike ones off my list… but… add better ones while doing so. Meaning, your list should contain 10 …
The Ballad of Phil Robertson
DISCLAIMER: Jason is not a poet. And he knows it! ______________ Now, sit back kids, grab a chair and relax. Have a beer and a banana. Cuz, I’m gonna tell you bout a man named Phil From the country of Louisiana. (said Loo-Siana for cadence purposes.) You see, Phil was born to a poor family, All their food came from …
HR Pros Rejoice – Thanksgivukkah!
One of the toughest times each year for HR Pros has to be the holiday season. It’s the one time each year that our support for diversity really gets challenged. In most American companies we have the majority of folks who celebrate Christmas, then we have the rest of our employees who fall into one of three buckets of celebration: …
5 HR Safe Swear Words
I tend to use swear words. Not all the time – I’m not like some sailor walking around the office dropping ‘F-Bombs’ all the time, but in select instances I will use a word that I don’t allow my kids to use. I’ve heard people say that those who use swear words are ignorant because they can’t come up with …
Now Hiring – Pope
Are you the type of man who enjoys adventure? Do you want to visit every corner of the world? Do you love history, tradition, and having people kiss your ring? Then, we have the job for you!!! The Catholic Church is the staple of old time religion! Feeding the poor, educating the masses, and squashing birth control around the world, …
The Transformation of Jules
In the movie Pulp Fiction, Jules dramatically states a phrase from the Bible… what he says, how he says it and what happens next leaves an indelible mark on the audience… In fact, I can quote Ezekiel 25:17 from memory. The quoted text from the movie goes like this… “The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides …
Oh Boy! Diversity Is About To Look A Whole Lot Whiter!
Dateline 2012 – The U.S. Census releases what is certainly going to be considered a tipping point when it comes to how organizations look at Diversity moving forward! From CNN: “U.S. minorities now represent more than half of America’s population under the age of 1, the Census Bureau said, a historic demographic milestone with profound political, economic and social implications. …
GOD is DOG Spelled Backward
This is a “what if” blog post. For the next 600 words/4 minutes, we’re going to suspend reality and imagine a different world, a different workplace and a different HR leadership environment. In particular, we’re going to imagine a world where religion was NOT taboo at work. Be it in the hiring practices, promotion pathways, terminating offenses, etc. Blank slate… …
Does Religion Ever Have a Place in Your Workplace?
I took a day off recently and finished up some shopping. I made a number of stops and expected to be wished a “Merry Christmas” at James Avery, but was kind of surprised when it happened at Victoria’s Secret (ok..so maybe SOME of the shopping was for me) and Macy’s. Granted, I’ve been out of corporate HR for almost 4.5 …