Author: Anthony Paradiso -- In a unique turn of events, James Comey, former FBI Director, was terminated by President Donald Trump on May 9, 2017. From a human resource perspective, it is important to understand the manner in which Mr. Comey was fired and briefly discuss the way Mr. Comey’s...
Communication
Author: Diane DiResta -- It’s showtime! The turnout is good. The topic is interesting. The dynamic seminar leader is prepared and rehearsed. So what could go wrong? How could a seminar start to unravel? It’s not enough to be a confident speaker and subject matter expert. It’s what happens behind the scenes long before the audience ever arrives that will impact the outcome. It’s all about the logistics. Here is...
Author: Laura Mazzullo -- HR, stop taking orders. Last week, I attended an informative talk hosted by Udemy for Business featuring @Laurie Rebholz, Director of Professional Development at Citibank. Laurie openly shared her exceptional insights into current Learning/Development trends and innovation within this space. One of my biggest take-aways from...
Author: Dennis E. Gilbert -- Rudeness, we might label it as disrespect, blame it on generational differences, or reference it as extremely poor customer service. Have you thought about rudeness in your workplace? Have you thought about what rudeness costs? There seems to be a growing trend with rude behaviors....
Author: Dennis E. Gilbert -- Most people in the workforce want to give their job and career the best they have to give. They work hard, smart, and are committed. Can trying to do too much be hurting your career? During my career I’ve run into a lot of interesting...
Author: Laura Mazzullo -- A lot of great discussions arose after I posted my last article about the power of networking. I have come to realize that there is much more to discuss on this important topic! Let’s look more deeply at the common mistakes people make when it comes...
Author: Laura Mazzullo -- I believe strongly in both the personal and professional benefits of networking. By actively learning from each other, sharing with each other, and by communicatingwith each other-we are able to inspire innovative change! Many HR professionals agree with this philosophy and remain active in their local...
Author: Lea McLeod -- When former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright was asked, after her tenure in the State Department, what career advice she had for women. She had one simple response; “They must learn to interrupt.” Even in the highest echelons of global diplomacy a powerful woman leader needed...
Author: Ray Vollmer -- Change is a tricky game in today's workplace and is a constant part of our lives on every level of an organization. It causes disruption, individual performance can suffer in the short term, and emotions can run high. Change can also be career progressing, fulfilling, rewarding...
Author: Laura Mazzullo -- Yes, you’ve all seen dozens of articles on interview tips for candidates. Most are designed to assist candidates in improving their interview techniques to ultimately increase their chances in landing their ideal job. But, what about the interviewer? How are we helping them increase their chances in securing their ideal candidate?...