A contact of mine works for a company (which I’m not going to name), that recently implemented a new system to track employee hours electronically rather than through the use of paper time cards. There were multiple good business reasons for this switch, including the fact that it made it easier for the organization to…
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Category: HR Trends
Community Involvement – Why Should I Get Involved?
inCommunity Involvement – Why Should I Get Involved? March 22, 2016 Do you ever run into one of those people who seems to be involved in everything? They seem to always know what’s going on, they know people everywhere they go and they are on a million committees and boards? I have only become more…
Read MoreWhat do you do exactly?
inThis is a common question that I get asked in my line of work. The understanding of HR’s role within an organization has shifted over the last number of years, and the concept of an HR consultant can still be confusing to some people. I find it’s especially puzzling for people who have experienced or…
Read MoreDo You – “Just” Do It?
inI really enjoy conferences and seminars as an opportunity to gain new insights but also to take stock of or refresh my hard and soft skills. While attending a conference this past year, I had the opportunity to assess and improve a critical part of my communication. Generally, I have a confident approach to communication and…
Read MoreShould HR Really Be at the Executive Table?
inWell I suppose that depends if you are an HR fluffy, an HR tactician, or an HR Leader… I am actually tired of hearing HR folks talk as though they deserve a spot at the table, but have yet to do anything that demonstrates that they have something to actually add at the table. …
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