Not that long ago – I am talking within the last 5 years – I worked with a company that, to put it mildly, was reluctant to implement new work and HR technology. Monthly financial reports, delivered to department heads
Tedious Twins: Jury Duty and New Employee Orientation
I had jury duty last week. Or, to put it more accurately, last week I answered a summons to serve on a jury and thus reported to the 19th Judicial District Court to fulfill my civic duty. There were maybe
Innovative HR: Contemplating “If” & Asking “Why Not?”
“The art of the possible” is a phrase often used to describe the practice of achieving the best possible outcome in a given situation – especially in the context of politics. It’s about creating achievable goals and being pragmatic rather
The Privilege of a Day Off: Unpacking Black Friday
Until 6 years ago I had never worked for an organization that scheduled to be closed for business on the Day after Thanksgiving. In addition, over the course of time, I worked for a fair number of companies that were
