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Dirty Jobs
Evil HR Lady
APRIL 23, 2009
Laurie at Punk Rock HR posted this video of Mike Rowe. She said she hoped it would go viral, so I feel like I'm doing my part. It's brilliant and I agree with him. We get so caught up in looking for that perfect job, that perfect career, the perfect boss or perfect career path, that we've forgotten the value of hard work. It's twenty minutes long, but well worth your time. Watch it
The Bidding War for SumTotal Systems
Josh Bersin
APRIL 24, 2009
There is now a little bidding war going on for SumTotal Systems. ACCEL-KKR, a private equity firm, outbid Vista Equity Partners by offering approximately $124 Million for the company. This bid is. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.
Is Credibility on the Job Becoming More Rare?
45 Things
APRIL 23, 2009
I know a lot of people are afraid to tell the truth right now. They're afraid if they don't "embellish" their credentials they won't get the job. They're worried if they say what they really think at work they'll alienate colleagues and be accused of not being a team player. They're concerned that in order to be interesting in today's hyper 24/7 world, they need to be something they're not. It's a weird sort of phenomenon: At a time when we use "transparency" and "authenticity" with abandon, some of us seem to be moving further and further away from it. Follow through. If that happens, say so.
Dirty Jobs
Evil HR Lady
APRIL 23, 2009
Laurie at Punk Rock HR posted this video of Mike Rowe. She said she hoped it would go viral, so I feel like I'm doing my part. It's brilliant and I agree with him. We get so caught up in looking for that perfect job, that perfect career, the perfect boss or perfect career path, that we've forgotten the value of hard work. It's twenty minutes long, but well worth your time. Watch it
Skill based learning – How it drives an organization’s performance
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Please don't give me a break
Evil HR Lady
APRIL 21, 2009
Is there a law where an employee and a company can agree to take a lunch after 8 hours and not six? California Law states after 6 hours employee must receive a break. Can employee & company agree to change this? Please help. Funny you should ask. My very favorite legal site, Overlawyered just posted an interesting story about a United Airlines Ticket Agent who took a break. He blames the lawyers. love to blame lawyers. Except for my lawyer brother, who gives me free legal advice. He's blameless.) This really is a situation where the company's hands are tied. Yes, she's required to take a break.
Secrets Revealed: What They're Really Looking at When You're a New Employee
45 Things
APRIL 20, 2009
It's your first day at a new job. Everything seems to be going well, but then. ominous music).then then you eat a doughnut at your desk. You can feel the change in the atmosphere. People try to hide their shocked expressions, but you see them anyway. A few pitying looks are cast into your cubicle, even a few smirks. Suddenly, your Dunkin' Donuts chocolate cake doughnut tastes like sawdust in your mouth. Crumbs drift down the front of your shirt, and the chocolate you were about to lick from your fingers is now hastily wiped on a napkin. Welcome to the pitfalls of being the new kid on the block.
How to get hired?
Evil HR Lady
APRIL 18, 2009
A reader sent me an e-mail and a link to Jason Calacanis' article: How to Hire--and Get Hired in a Recession. Calacanis advises the candidate to make it clear that you are a super hard worker. You keep up with the industry trends. You give your all to your company. He gives 8 questions he likes to ask. 1. Do you live to work or work to live? 2. Do you consider yourself a workaholic? Do you think there is anything wrong with being a workaholic? 3. Are you able to turn it off at 6 p.m. and on Friday for the weekend? You don't get obsessed by work, do you? Trick question!) 4. Twice.
How to get hired?
Evil HR Lady
APRIL 18, 2009
A reader sent me an e-mail and a link to Jason Calacanis' article: How to Hire--and Get Hired in a Recession. Calacanis advises the candidate to make it clear that you are a super hard worker. You keep up with the industry trends. You give your all to your company. He gives 8 questions he likes to ask. 1. Do you live to work or work to live? 2. Do you consider yourself a workaholic? Do you think there is anything wrong with being a workaholic? 3. Are you able to turn it off at 6 p.m. and on Friday for the weekend? You don't get obsessed by work, do you? Trick question!) 4. Twice.
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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Seeing the Constellations: Thoughts from IMPACT 2009
Josh Bersin
APRIL 18, 2009
We just completed our IMPACT® 2009 Research Conference in Florida, which brought together over 300 top HR and L&D leaders from around the world. One of the things I talked about in my keynote is. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.
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