Posted by Sarah Williams on May 8, 2013 in
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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 [...]
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Posted by Sarah Williams on February 27, 2013 in
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I am no good at waiting. I want to find the root cause of problems so I can repair it or remove it or replace it. I have no tolerance for foolishness. Or laziness. Or any form of passive-aggressive douchebagery. I want those around me to share my enthusiasm and committment to excellence. And when [...]
Tags: Avoiding HR Burn-out, Challenges of Working in HR, Toxic Workplace
A few months ago, my staff bought me this coffee mug as a token of appreciation. I used it with pride and thought it encapsulated my brand of sassy pretty well. When my son saw it, he asked “Are you going to take that to your new job?” Yes “I wouldn’t do that if I [...]
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Posted by Sarah Williams on October 2, 2012 in
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I took a break for September because I was feeling a little stressed out with home, work and blogging. And in the midst of all that, I landed a new job!! Yay me!!! Listen to my announcement and the details from my appearance on the Drive Thru HR podcast last week. My first day on the new [...]
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Posted by Sarah Williams on September 11, 2012 in
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It has been a busy summer for me. Juggling work, home and blog-life has taken more effort than usual — and keeping balance has been more challenging than usual. So I am taking a little writing break to get my mind, rhythm and schedule back on track. The Buzz will be back with new content [...]
Tags: Avoiding HR Burn-out, Blogging, Challenges of Working in HR