Dear Evil HR Lady, At my college, we’ve been using a standard interview question for several years now: “Is there anything in your past that would be embarrassing to the college if it became public after you were hired here?” I mentioned that on my blog, and got
Well, don’t come crying to me because I can see everyone’s salaries and I know you make waaay more money than you are actually worth. Oh wait, did I just write that? Sorry, the employee relations side of me just slipped out. Okay, it’s not true for everyone
The Wall Street Journal had a fascinating article on Respirators. (Subscripton required, sorry). These are the respirators you and I might refer to as “gas masks.” Seems the average American face has changed a great deal over the past 50 or so years. Our faces are fatter (no
Let’s say you’re conducting an interview–perhaps just a phone screen at this point–for someone for a senior position. A very senior position. Let’s just say the conversation goes something like this: Recruiter: Tell me about how you make decisions.Candidate: Well, I gather the facts and then I go
Good morning, I work for a large company. During the annual benefits sign up period I opted for an HSA insurance account. Some of my co workers opted for a FSA. ( I’m assuming you know what I am referring to.) Any how, the company has not funded
A few days ago, the Offspring and I went to [Mexican Restaurant]. Being an HR professional who has dealt with the OFCCP far too often, I immediately noticed a problem: 75% of the people eating there were adult males.* Now, this must not be due to any free
He gives me free legal advice. I give him free HR advice. It’s all good.
Some of my responsibilities are being outsourced. (No worries–my employment status will not change as a result of this outsourcing.) Nevertheless, it’s a high stress thing to turn responsibilities over to an outside firm. At the same time, we are setting our annual performance goals, especially as they
I stumbled upon This piece of wisdom: Tribal wisdom of the Dakota Indians (so legend has it), passed on from generation to generation, says that, “When you discover that you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount.” Makes sense, right? The unknown author continues:
The Carnival of the Insanities is up over at Dr. Sanity’s place. You’ll learn about Iran, Piano playing, political ads, mad kittens and flying children. What more could you ask for!
