Work-life balance: is it REALLY a thing? I think most of us want to think so, but is it really achievable? Or is it just a catchy buzzword, and something we tell ourselves we need in order to be happy? I continue to reflect on the “Big Quit” or the “Great Resignation”...
It occurred to me while watching a rom-com recently that the office romance antics that go on in these movies could get a person in some serious hot water in real life, especially now that victims of sexual harassment are speaking up and saying “me too.” I’m not...
This week I spoke with Erin Hamilton, the founder of MOGL Small Business Services. MOGL helps the owners of growing, small and medium-sized businesses with business development, operations, and systems. We spoke about my take on pre-outplacement services....
The Basics – Hard Skills The term soft skills in contrast to hard skills is one of the great ironies in the world of Human Resources (HR). Hard skills involve specific knowledge and abilities. For example, hard skills include technical proficiency like using...
I’ve often heard the expression “people are too quick to hire and too slow to fire …” but in practice, most hiring still remains way too quick. Given what’s at stake I’m surprised. This does, however, provide a chance to put the power of Industrial /...
