When you are having a bad day and in a bad mood at work, don't bring your co-workers and team down by leaving a wake!

When you are having a bad day and in a bad mood at work, don't bring your co-workers and team down by leaving a wake!

Don't Leave a Wake

Discussing how HR Pros should respect the financial investment our organizations make for our professional development when attending conferences.

Discussing how HR Pros should respect the financial investment our organizations make for our professional development when attending conferences.

Attending #SHRM19 - Respect Your Organization's Investment

Make Exceptional HR Customer Service Your Culture and Mission

Restarting the Blog and Podcast

Exploring the benefits of being a strong HR Expert-Generalist

Exploring the benefits of being a strong HR Expert-Generalist

The HR Expert-Generalist

Discussing the second step in building an HR Strategic Plan by conducting internal and external environmental scans

Discussing the second step in building an HR Strategic Plan by conducting internal and external environmental scans

Step Two of Developing an HR Strategic Plan: Conduct an Internal and External Environmental Scan

William H. McRaven

Sharing a video of Admiral McRaven giving a commencement address to the graduating seniors at the University of Texas in 2014..

Sharing a video of Admiral McRaven giving a commencement address to the graduating seniors at the University of Texas in 2014..

Life Lesson Inspiration from Admiral William H. McRaven

Drilling down to more detail of the first step in developing an HR Strategic Plan

Drilling down to more detail of the first step in developing an HR Strategic Plan

Step One of Developing an HR Strategic Plan: Determine and communicate a Vision, Mission, and Values Statement

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

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

Introducing the Steps on How to Develop an HR Strategic Plan

Defining some important business terms Strategic HR Pros need to know in order to develop an effective HR Strategic Plan that aligns with the Business Strategic Plan

Defining some important business terms Strategic HR Pros need to know in order to develop an effective HR Strategic Plan that aligns with the Business Strategic Plan

Speaking the Language of Business for Strategic HR Professionals

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Why our workforce regularly needs simple recognition and acknowledgement.  

Why our workforce regularly needs simple recognition and acknowledgement.

Feeling Good About Your Work

I have some advice on what to do now that the DOL's overtime rule has been blocked through a preliminary injunction.

I have some advice on what to do now that the DOL's overtime rule has been blocked through a preliminary injunction.

The New Overtime Rule Has Been Blocked. Now What?

Discussion of the HBR article Creating the Best Workplace on Earth.

Discussion of the HBR article Creating the Best Workplace on Earth.

What it Takes to Have a Dream Company

A recent HR gathering helped me "discover" my story of how I ended up in HR.

A recent HR gathering helped me "discover" my story of how I ended up in HR.

My HR Journey

I've retooled Hard Hat HR to focus on HR Departments of One and am excited to introduce it to you!

I've retooled Hard Hat HR to focus on HR Departments of One and am excited to introduce it to you!

Retooling Hard Hat HR

The system is broken but can be fixed without dumping the performance appraisal

The system is broken but can be fixed without dumping the performance appraisal

The Problems with Performance Appraisals

Continuing the series, I review the preparation time and week one of the PA and Objective Setting Cycle 

Continuing the series, I review the preparation time and week one of the PA and Objective Setting Cycle

Pre and Week One of the PA Cycle: Prep and Training Week

Taking a look at the recent economic difficulties in the nation's energy industry, particularly in Wyoming, the "Energy Capital" of the US. 

Taking a look at the recent economic difficulties in the nation's energy industry, particularly in Wyoming, the "Energy Capital" of the US.

Trouble in the Energy Industry

A discussion about all that needs to be done during the Deadline Week of the PA cycle.

A discussion about all that needs to be done during the Deadline Week of the PA cycle.

Week Three of the PA Cycle: Deadline Week for Preliminary PAs

A discussion on my being downsized this summer and how my job hunt is going. Also a change in the direction of HHHR.

A discussion on my being downsized this summer and how my job hunt is going. Also a change in the direction of HHHR.

Downsized...

This week I discuss how to prepare for the Talent Review Meeting.  I also talk about joining Toastmasters in the Tailgate Talk segment.

This week I discuss how to prepare for the Talent Review Meeting.  I also talk about joining Toastmasters in the Tailgate Talk segment.

Week Four of the PA Cycle: Prep week for Talent Review Meetings

Discussion of the week where managers deliver their PAs to their direct reports and finalize their Objectives. I also talk about how HR Pros in departments of one often have to wear several hats for the organization in the Tailgate Talk segment.

Discussion of the week where managers deliver their PAs to their direct reports and finalize their Objectives. I also talk about how HR Pros in departments of one often have to wear several hats for the organization in the Tailgate Talk segment.

Week Six of the PA Cycle: Delivery Week

This week I start discussing the importance of having a strategic plan for your HR function.

This week I start discussing the importance of having a strategic plan for your HR function.

Why You Need to Create a Strategic Plan for your HR Function

A discussion of what the Talent Review Meeting is and the mechanics of how it is done.  I also give my opinion on making the online application process easier in the Tailgate Talk segment.

A discussion of what the Talent Review Meeting is and the mechanics of how it is done.  I also give my opinion on making the online application process easier in the Tailgate Talk segment.

Week Five of the PA Cycle: Talent Review Meeting Week

The final week, Deadline Week, of the HHHR PA Cycle is discussed.  I also discuss the importance of joining the local SHRM organization in the Tailgate Talk segment.

The final week, Deadline Week, of the HHHR PA Cycle is discussed.  I also discuss the importance of joining the local SHRM organization in the Tailgate Talk segment.

Week Seven of the PA Cycle: Deadline Week for Final PAs and Objectives

This week, I identify and talk about what, exactly, a strategic plan is.

This week, I identify and talk about what, exactly, a strategic plan is.

What is a Strategic Plan?

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The best podcast episodes about true crime. For any thrill seeking podcast listeners who just can't get enough of the captivating stories of murderers and criminals. This topic has all the best episodes from many different true crime podcasts.  Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!