TWITTERCHAT:! Join me as host of SHRM #Nextchat: The Secret Recipe for Great Hiring

Friends, Please join me Wend, August 30th, 3pm ET as I host SHRM’s popular #Nextchat.  #Nextchat is a twitterchat where HR pros are given the opportunity to share thoughts, ideas, and best practices with each other on various HR topics.  It’s one of the best “micro-learning” opportunities out there. If you’ve never participated in aContinue reading TWITTERCHAT:! Join me as host of SHRM #Nextchat: The Secret Recipe for Great Hiring

ERE Conference! Recruiting! Minneapolis! And Your Chance To Save $300!

Wouldn’t you rather spend $300 dollars on ice cream than a conference.  If so, read ahead! My friends — If you are a recruiter, HR Pro, or leader interested in learning from the best, don’t miss the always inventive, always exciting ERE Fall Conference, in Minneapolis, MN.  ERE always delivers.  Experts in the recruiting space,Continue reading ERE Conference! Recruiting! Minneapolis! And Your Chance To Save $300!

VIDEO: #HR On The Run > 3 Reasons To Change Your Brand.

On this episode of HR On The Run I talk about HR Branding — more importantly — what are some reasons you or your team may need a brand refresh.  My inspiration? The new rebrand of Coke Zero to Coke Zero Sugar. (What?!) Watch to hear 3 reasons why companies rebrand, how this relates toContinue reading VIDEO: #HR On The Run > 3 Reasons To Change Your Brand.

I Was In Charlottesville, Here’s What Locals Want Me To Share.

By the biggest of coincidences I was in Charlottesville the weekend of the recent protests. My husband, who rarely has to travel outside of AL for work, had to take a deposition in a small Pennsylvania town not far from Charlottesville.  Since we’ve both wanted to visit Monticello (the home of Thomas Jefferson), the UniversityContinue reading I Was In Charlottesville, Here’s What Locals Want Me To Share.

Want Affordable, Effective Workers Fast: Hire “Brandless” Employees.

Companies and agencies are continuously trying to find the “holy grail” of talent:  New hires who can do the job well and come at an affordable salary. As an HR pro, I don’t know how many times I’ve been told by hiring managers to find the best talent for the cheapest price possible.  Unfortunately, there have been a few problems withContinue reading Want Affordable, Effective Workers Fast: Hire “Brandless” Employees.

Fad or Fundamental: Millennials Are The Most Demanding Generation?

Special Note:  Scroll down to the bottom to receive the Dawn Magic Discount Code for this fall’s ClearCompany Talent Success Conference… and now, on to the blog post!    For those of you who want to throw a tomato at my head (gently please) because I’m writing an article about Millennials… slow your roll!  CauseContinue reading Fad or Fundamental: Millennials Are The Most Demanding Generation?

My Toughest Leave of Absence Situations: A Lesson In Generosity

My following piece, originally posted on ALEX by JellyVision, is part one in a three part series titled:  My Toughest Leave Of Absence Situations. –DHB There are some experiences that simply fall into your lap. Experiences you don’t see coming and many times aren’t quite prepared for. However, these situations usually teach us the biggestContinue reading My Toughest Leave of Absence Situations: A Lesson In Generosity

VIDEO: No Scrubs with John Nykolaiszyn : How to Help Your Employees Beat Burnout

Hello Gang – New Episode of No Scrubs VideoCast Up!  How to Help Your Employees Beat Burnout. No Scrubs is brought to you by Jobvite and Fistful of Talent. In this episode me and my guest, John Nykolaiszyn, from the College of Business Career Management Services Office at Florida International University, talk first about what sortContinue reading VIDEO: No Scrubs with John Nykolaiszyn : How to Help Your Employees Beat Burnout

WEBINAR > Bigger Isn’t Better! 4 HR Tips To Succeed In Big and Small Biz

  Hey Gang– On July 25, 12pm Central time, join me and my friends at Clear Company for our webinar, Bigger Isn’t Better:  4 HR Tips To Succeed In Big and Small Business.  As you know, HR in small business environments can be tough. As the modern worker demands a more engaging work environment, HRContinue reading WEBINAR > Bigger Isn’t Better! 4 HR Tips To Succeed In Big and Small Biz

Keep Your Culture From Becoming The Cult Of Personality

This is likely a no brainer to most, but it can be tricky, so worth exploring.  I am a big, big advocate for the concept of culture in the workplace.  What does cultural advocacy mean?  It means I believe: The way people work around a place is indeed a culture Culture is the appropriate wordContinue reading Keep Your Culture From Becoming The Cult Of Personality