I started a new role a few months ago, and several of the senior leaders I work with are neurodiverse. My direct manager, who is
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Category: Evil HR Lady
It’s Time to Establish Your Base Reality
Caution: oversharing and bragging to come. Last Friday, I was in divorce court. I shall spare you the details other than to say that my
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Spring Forward HR–Register Today
Today, you feel awesome. You got an extra hour of sleep Sunday (unless you have small children or pets), and today you feel like
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9 Scary Workplace True Stories for Halloween
It’s the spookiest day of the year, and often a nightmare for HR professionals who have to handle people who show up to work costumed as terrorists, wearing blackface, or dressed
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The 1 PTO Policy So Bad It Should Be Illegal
One of my friends shared the absolute worst paid time off plan I have ever seen. The plan is “unlimited” PTO, but there’s a catch. To
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3 Ways to Get Credit for Your Success—Without Sounding Like a Braggart
Some people are insufferable. You don’t want to be around them because they talk nonstop about how awesome they are. Other people are just as
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41 Percent of Gen-Zers Get Prenups. They Want the Same Clarity at Work
Mark Zuckerberg allegedly had a contract with then-girlfriend Priscilla Chan that if she moved to Silicon Valley, he would spend at least 100 minutes per
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A small rant about phones
My phone is such a distraction to me, so I decided to leave it on the other side of the room during my workday, unless
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These 8 LinkedIn Moves Will Dramatically Boost Someone’s Influence
They say business is cutthroat, and I guess it is in many ways. However, most businesspeople I know share the philosophy that a rising tide
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4 Leadership Lessons From Faith Leader Russell M. Nelson for Any Business
I woke up Sunday morning to the news that Russell M. Nelson, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, had died at
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Your candidates use AI to write their resumes. Should AI be used for interviews?
One thing that drives me absolutely batty is recruiters who get on LinkedIn and preach about how awful AI-written resumes are. I have never once
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Mispronouncing Your Own Name—and 22 Other Ways to Build Better Work Culture
I had to stop by the pharmacy this morning to pick up a prescription. I, like always, began with “Der Familienname ist Lucas, l-u-C-a-s.” (“The
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When Bad Job Applicants Can Be Your Best Hire
Some people dismiss certain “types”of job candidates out of hand, regardless of skills, experience or potential. If you don’t fit their idea of what an
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This Candidate Declined a Job Offer Over $5,000. The Reason Is Instructive for Any Employer
A salary difference of $5,000 can seem like a lot of money to a job candidate, but it’s really not going to make their paycheck
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When Bias Crosses the Line: How to Recognize and Respond to Antisemitism in the Workplace
Last week, attorney Jonathan Segal gave a webinar on Antisemitism in the workplace. He graciously allowed me to share it with all of you.
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