I've encountered several situations where former colleagues have sought out positions, only to fall short due to the dreaded "overqualified" or "not the right fit" at the end of the interview process. In the past, I as well have encountered...
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Mission Statements and Goals
Do you have a personal mission statement? It is the beginning of setting goals. Having goals without a purpose is like traveling without a compass. Set a clear mission, and you will see that your goals seem to be more...
Conference Call Leadership
The conference call can be an effective way of keeping everyone on the same page. However, becoming a serial conference caller can create a situation where the call becomes a chore for those who are on it, and a redundant...
Contacting HR after leaving a company
A reader submitted a question about whether or not to contact HR after you leave a company. Q: I recently quit my job, because I could not stand my boss. I'm going to call HR today. Do you think...
Point Counterpoint – Debates on Hot HR issues
This semester, students in my HR class at SUNY Delhi @ Schenectady County Community College will be participating in debates on hot issues in human resources. Although most of my students have selected topics already, a couple are still looking...
Managing by Walking Around vs. Micromanaging by Sneaking Around
There's a marked difference between managing by walking around and managing by sneaking around. Good managers who use MBWA effectively by making their presence felt, even if they aren't present. Changing the pattern of your MBWA by changing the time,...
Framing The Probation Period Properly
The probation period (30/60/90) days at the start of employment or new opportunities can be an effective way to allow both the company and the employee to test the waters and see how well things match up between all parties....
Comments on Welcoming Work Environment
Last week, I published an article on Welcoming Work Environments. Here are some comments from readers on ways they were welcomed to their job.1. "I got welcomed by my boss, but then I was given three handbooks to read and...
Discipline Creates Disciples
Starting people off on the right foot with your company, department or classroom begins with effective disciplinary procedures. This doesn't mean threatening behavior, looking for reasons to discipline, but creating an environment where policy and procedure are clear and strict.It...
Welcoming Work Environment from Day 1
From a standing ovation at our first training meeting at Apple to the Traditions class at Disney on my first or second day of work, I have been a part of so many welcoming experiences to my organizations.At Gap, being...