HR is a Means to an End

When I was first asked to contribute to this blog, I was really excited and flattered … And then when I was told that the theme was “What HR Means to Me”, I was kind of disappointed and apprehensive. Don’t get me wrong – it’s a great question. I’m just not sure whether my answer [...]
Who’s Guiding Your Sleigh?

Once upon a time in Christmastown, there were two misfit employees who were encouraged to stifle their true talents in order to conform with company norms. Rudolph, with his nose so bright, was not always Santa’s favorite. While Rudolph’s flying abilities were far superior to those of his peers, he endured ruthless workplace harassment for [...]
There You Are, Norton – - the People, Try and Lick That

With the month of December here, it is time for one of the rituals of Christmas – watching a Frank Capra movie. No, I’m not talking about “It’s A Wonderful Life,” but the criminally underrated “Meet John Doe,” one of my top 10 films of all time. With the recent troubles at Hostess, continued high [...]
HR is Leader, Follower, Trainer & Student

I went to college and majored in Secondary Education. I had dreams of being a basketball coach and an English teacher, in that order. I had no clue what Human Resources was, let alone, making a career out of it. After graduation, and a brief career in new home sales, I took a job in [...]

