Problem Solving: 20 Useful Questions to Ask
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes I’ve written before about a favorite problem-solving model of mine called STP (Situation – Target – Proposal). SITUATION allows us to examine what is taking place. What’s the situation we’re faced with? TARGET refers to our goal. And it’s important to remember that our ideal goal might not be achievable right now. We […]
What to Do if Immigration and Customs Enforcement Shows Up at Your Worksite
Estimated reading time: 10 minutes I’m going to get right to the point today. It’s possible that a government agency – and specifically, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – might show up at your worksite. As a human resources professional, you should have a plan for this. It’s better to be prepared than not. […]
5 Leadership Lessons Learned from My GPS
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I’ve seen a few posts on LinkedIn lately saying leaders need to act like a GPS. I understand what the comments are trying to say, meaning that leaders should provide direction. But honestly, I think there’s more to “act like a GPS” than simply providing direction. It reminds me of a time […]
Bookmark This! The Change Management Edition
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes At any given moment, we are managing some sort of change. It could be in our personal or professional life. Could be big or small. Might involve other people or maybe just something we want to do for ourselves. You get the point. Change happens all the time. And change […]
10 Activities to Improve Your Business Acumen
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes As we enter the New Year, I think it’s safe to say that business is a top priority. Organizations want to perform at a high level. They want to make money and deliver for shareholders. For human resources professionals, this means understanding the business. In fact, as I’m typing this, […]
HR Departments Need to Be Effective and Efficient
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes It should be no surprise that the business landscape is changing. Happens all the time. But the speed of change might appear to be accelerating. When organizations are facing change, it becomes important to operate effectively and efficiently. There’s nothing worse than trying to maneuver through change in a sloppy manner. […]
Thank You from the HR Bartender Team
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Thank you for being a reader and supporter of HR Bartender. It’s hard to believe that HR Bartender has been around since 2008. Wow. It all started over dinner at our favorite Mexican restaurant. Mr. Bartender (his name is Keith BTW) is a marketer and had been pestering me about […]
Better Teams Lead to Improved Performance
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Organizations want high performance. This isn’t a secret. It helps the organization accomplish its goals and bring value. Individuals want the same thing and for the same reasons. They want to accomplish their goals, and they want to create value. A key element to improved performance is being able to […]
Recruiting Strategy Meetings: Finding the Right Questions to Ask
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes I recently published an article on the importance of recruiting strategy meetings. If you haven’t seen it, I hope you’ll check it out. These meetings allow the recruiter and hiring manager to talk about the open position and discuss the strategy for filling it. A recruiting strategy meeting doesn’t have to […]
Telling Is Not the Same as Training
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I remember hearing this phrase a long time ago at an Association for Talent Development event. Telling isn’t training. And it’s true. Creating learning experiences like training involve understanding the audience, designing materials, and confirming that the transfer of knowledge actually happened. Organizations that invest in employee training can see […]