Are the rules important? Some smart people weigh in on that question: “You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.†~ Albert Einstein Rules do not only belong to science but also to art: “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.†~ Pablo Picasso There are dozens of motivational quotes about either breaking or following rules. It… Read More »Playing By the Rules
I recently wrote a 5-part series of on the topic of mentoring and that horse was sufficiently beaten to death before I was finished. It was a labor of love because I have always been a strong proponent of training in the workplace. I have not modified any of my thoughts since that time, but there is always something new or a different slant on a topic. Last week I read an excellent blog post… Read More »Mutual Mentorship
I’m not sure if this is a permanent trend, but this week also began with an article that is intended to be somewhat motivational on Monday and evolved into an analogy of personal characteristics in an organization on Tuesday. Another recurring topic is on diversity and this week we take a look into exclusion as well as inclusion. Finally, job search advice is given in a general sense to anyone looking to find work and… Read More »Reviewing This Week on Make HR Happen – From the Inspirational To the Practical
No, that is not a typographical or grammatical error. The word occlusion could be seen as one of the results of inclusion because occluding indicates a shutting off, obstructing or blocking something in favor of something else. Diversity indicates an organizational condition that is composed of a population of different individuals with the objective of recognizing the value of each individual. Inclusion is an individual characteristic that represents being valued and respected. For some reason… Read More »Diversity and Occlusion
Dinner table conversation at my house usually gravitates toward the “How was your day, Dear?†type of discussion. It usually is a real discussion rather than small talk because my wife and I are both professionals working in strange and exotic lands… well not really, but it seems like it at times. She is an engineer working in a field seemingly populated entirely by alpha males and I am an HR professional with typically more… Read More »Gender Equilibrium