Of all the topics that are taboo in the inner sanctum of the Talent/HR world, weight may be the toughest to be honest about. Especially here in the US and especially with female HR executives, although today’s quip is coming from the cliché Overweight, Caucasian, Over 50 former C-suite dude. Today I will weave a true and humbling story of …
Can You Choose Your Work/Life Balance? 3 Actions To Take.
Can you? In this world where we are always on, is it possible to draw a line in the proverbial sand and give yourself that desired balance? Is it possible to feel like you have mastered being a super employee and super (mom/dad/spouse/partner/person)? More and more as I screen senior-level candidates, I find this to be a struggle for them. …
Work-Life Balance is a Human Resources Imperative
Earlier this year, I told you that a job in human resources gives you all kinds of flexibility and balance. Most of you thought I was a liar. Then I said that HR should take a sabbatical, and many of you laughed at me. “Who’s got time for a sabbatical?” I weep for you people. Yes, you people. As HR …
The Dream Is Free, The Hustle Is Sold Separately
I could lie to you and tell you to reach for the stars to get you through hump day. But that’s not how we do things in FOT Nation. We take our coffee black and our lattes with an extra shot of truth. Here’s a little something extra to kick your morning into high gear: You’re not the best in your game. You’re far from …