Here is a submission from the writer of Monday's submission, WK, who also wanted to share his worst experience in the hiring process."My worst experience was for my first job (at a retail store). The interview was set up when...
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Best Experiences in Hiring – Reader Submission
Here is a submission from one of my readers on his best experience in finding a job. Later this week, I will share his worst experience."My best experience involved in a hiring process was when I was hired to work...
Keep Your Chapstick In The Ashtray (or how to not lose things over and over)
I used to lose my Chapstick and loose change all the time. I'd go maybe a week and it would disappear in the car (or worse be left in a pair of pants and go through the wash). Finally, I...
The Technology Balancing Act
How much communication is too much communication in the workplace? Are you using tools just for the sake of using them? A worst case example I can recall was over email. I sent out an email indicating I'd be away...
Inclement Weather Procedures
Well, here we go again! This time of year is the time where we get the "end of the world" storms where the bread and milk aisle are bare and so are the streets. As I plan my day tomorrow,...
Certifications and Credentials in Human Resources and more
Today, I proctored the NRAEF Human Resources Management and Supervision exam for my students in Human Resources II at SUNY Delhi @ SCCC. After 10 weeks of class, the students in this course at my college take receive a certificate...
Being Effectively Thankful Around The Holidays
Happy Thanksgiving! I've heard varying stories of people having to work today to prepare for holidays sales, or stores that are open for part of the day to better serve their customers.Some things to consider around every holiday - Is there...
Plain vs. Ex-Plain
The more you have to explain things to people, the less "plain" it becomes. This applies to training situations, dealing with your employer who wants a reason you aren't performing, and a variety of situations that require limited explanation.The better...
HR and Baseball – The Hot Stove League
The hot stove league is my favorite part of the winter break between baseball seasons. This is the time where general managers for all teams meet to work out trades, free agents negotiate contracts with their own team (and then,...
Taking a Left Turn on Red in a Left Turn Only Lane
Something I claim to have invented was the left turn on red in a left turn only lane. There was a stretch of road near Sea World in Orlando where no traffic ever would be coming and I'd sit there...