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Social Recruiting: The Importance of Missionaries for the Cause

What is the difference between a social media enthusiast and a social media missionary? I almost hesitate to use the term “missionary” because of the religious overtones of that word, but in this case it is 100% appropriate. Many people who are knowledgeable about the major social media platforms are ardent supporters and can argue passionately about their belief that this is the wave of the future. Unfortunately, they are just as wrong as the… Read More »Social Recruiting: The Importance of Missionaries for the Cause

Social Recruiting: Just As Fickle As Social Media

Have you noticed that print media is shrinking? No, not the number of newspapers that are printed but the physical size of many major newspapers is getting smaller. Pages literally roll off of the presses at unbelievable speeds in a four page width that is cut in half and automatically folded into sections. Since the late 1800’s the standard width of this roll for US presses was 54 inches. With competition from other media sources,… Read More »Social Recruiting: Just As Fickle As Social Media

The Mother’s Day Paradox (Reprise)

Did you ever notice that the official spelling of this commemorative holiday is the singular possessive “Mother’s Day” and not the plural “Mothers’ Day” as it is usually celebrated? When you hear proclamations that we are participating in a day celebrating motherhood, please join me in a resounding chorus of “Nope! It’s all about MY mother!” Researching the topic online didn’t have to go any further than Wikipedia to learn that although it is celebrated… Read More »The Mother’s Day Paradox (Reprise)

Reviewing This Week on Make HR Happen – Exploring the -isms

Looking at a cross section of factors in the world of work is a rich source of -isms that are always topics of concern. How much new thought can be generated about the stars of these shows? Racism, sexism, ageism, nationalism and a whole herd of others that are dragged out, warmed up, and then served as leftovers in policies, podcasts and blog posts are necessary to remember, but those discussions are seldom memorable. This… Read More »Reviewing This Week on Make HR Happen – Exploring the -isms

Corralling, Conquering, and Cultivating Cynicism

When somebody accuses me of being cynical, it is difficult to keep that smirky smile from showing up on my face. I am one that takes pride in being somewhat on the edge of everything, so I wear that cynicism label like a badge of honor. Like all human actions, the correct use of a symbolically negative thing can add punctuation to an idea. Have you noticed that when ordinarily civil people use profanity it… Read More »Corralling, Conquering, and Cultivating Cynicism