Ranked #1
Life Lesson Inspiration from Admiral William H. McRaven
Life Lesson Inspiration from Admiral William H. McRaven
Sharing a video of Admiral McRaven giving a commencement address to the graduating seniors at the University of Texas in... Read more
15 Jan 2018
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10mins
Ranked #2
Step One of Developing an HR Strategic Plan: Determine and communicate a Vision, Mission, and Values Statement
Step One of Developing an HR Strategic Plan: Determine and communicate a Vision, Mission, and Values Statement
Drilling down to more detail of the first step in developing an HR Strategic Plan
8 Jan 2018
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15mins
Ranked #3
Feeling Good About Your Work
Feeling Good About Your Work
Why our workforce regularly needs simple recognition and acknowledgement.
6 Oct 2014
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3mins
Ranked #4
Step Two of Developing an HR Strategic Plan: Conduct an Internal and External Environmental Scan
Step Two of Developing an HR Strategic Plan: Conduct an Internal and External Environmental Scan
Discussing the second step in building an HR Strategic Plan by conducting internal and external environmental scans
29 Jan 2018
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9mins
Ranked #5
The New Overtime Rule Has Been Blocked. Now What?
The New Overtime Rule Has Been Blocked. Now What?
I have some advice on what to do now that the DOL's overtime rule has been blocked through a preliminary injunction.
28 Nov 2016
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7mins
Ranked #6
What it Takes to Have a Dream Company
What it Takes to Have a Dream Company
Discussion of the HBR article Creating the Best Workplace on Earth.
6 Oct 2014
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3mins
Ranked #7
My HR Journey
My HR Journey
A recent HR gathering helped me "discover" my story of how I ended up in HR.
6 Nov 2017
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9mins
Ranked #8
Retooling Hard Hat HR
Retooling Hard Hat HR
I've retooled Hard Hat HR to focus on HR Departments of One and am excited to introduce it to you!
1 Feb 2016
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5mins
Ranked #9
The Problems with Performance Appraisals
The Problems with Performance Appraisals
The system is broken but can be fixed without dumping the performance appraisal
20 Nov 2017
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10mins
Ranked #10
Pre and Week One of the PA Cycle: Prep and Training Week
Pre and Week One of the PA Cycle: Prep and Training Week
Continuing the series, I review the preparation time and week one of the PA and Objective Setting Cycle
15 Feb 2016
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9mins
Ranked #11
Trouble in the Energy Industry
Trouble in the Energy Industry
Taking a look at the recent economic difficulties in the nation's energy industry, particularly in Wyoming, the "Energy ... Read more
9 Apr 2016
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8mins
Ranked #12
Week Three of the PA Cycle: Deadline Week for Preliminary PAs
Week Three of the PA Cycle: Deadline Week for Preliminary PAs
A discussion about all that needs to be done during the Deadline Week of the PA cycle.
29 Feb 2016
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10mins
Ranked #13
Downsized...
Downsized...
A discussion on my being downsized this summer and how my job hunt is going. Also a change in the direction of HHHR.
21 Nov 2016
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9mins
Ranked #14
Introducing the Steps on How to Develop an HR Strategic Plan
Introducing the Steps on How to Develop an HR Strategic Plan
A short introduction of the steps on how to develop an HR strategic plan before I go more in depth on each of the steps
1 Jan 2018
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7mins
Ranked #15
Week Four of the PA Cycle: Prep week for Talent Review Meetings
Week Four of the PA Cycle: Prep week for Talent Review Meetings
This week I discuss how to prepare for the Talent Review Meeting. I also talk about joining Toastmasters in the Tailgat... Read more
7 Mar 2016
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13mins
Ranked #16
Week Six of the PA Cycle: Delivery Week
Week Six of the PA Cycle: Delivery Week
Discussion of the week where managers deliver their PAs to their direct reports and finalize their Objectives. I also ta... Read more
21 Mar 2016
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10mins
Ranked #17
Why You Need to Create a Strategic Plan for your HR Function
Why You Need to Create a Strategic Plan for your HR Function
This week I start discussing the importance of having a strategic plan for your HR function.
4 Dec 2017
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11mins
Ranked #18
Week Five of the PA Cycle: Talent Review Meeting Week
Week Five of the PA Cycle: Talent Review Meeting Week
A discussion of what the Talent Review Meeting is and the mechanics of how it is done. I also give my opinion on making... Read more
14 Mar 2016
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14mins
Ranked #19
Week Seven of the PA Cycle: Deadline Week for Final PAs and Objectives
Week Seven of the PA Cycle: Deadline Week for Final PAs and Objectives
The final week, Deadline Week, of the HHHR PA Cycle is discussed. I also discuss the importance of joining the local SH... Read more
28 Mar 2016
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10mins
Ranked #20
What is a Strategic Plan?
What is a Strategic Plan?
This week, I identify and talk about what, exactly, a strategic plan is.
11 Dec 2017
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9mins