Thinking about the important things that happened in 2008, I think it’s appropriate to invoke James Carville. “It’s the economy, stupid.” Pretty much everyone knows we’re in a recession. A recession that’s changed everything.
With that in mind, here are the Top 10 Events of 2008 That Will Shape HR in 2009.
U.S. Presidential Election
We [...]
Here’s an interview question that I think would tell you a lot: Do you run red lights? If so, why?
I had to replace the electronic igniter on our Weber Grill. In a few days we’re going to have 31 of my wife’s family staying at our house for a week. (Don’t ask.) And we need the grill to work. Of course, I knew the igniter was going out for a few weeks. In fact, [...]
Benefits have always been important, but now they’re taking on added importance in this down economy. Total comp statements are going to have to be retooled to decrease emphasis on wealth creation and pump up the volume on the value of benefits. Never before has having medical insurance looked so sweet.
Now’s the time for HR [...]
I am a believer in punctuality though it makes me very lonely.
- E. V. Lucas
I’m an early riser. There’s nothing to be proud about that. Some people get up early; some people like to work late.
I’m also early. I don’t get to appointments late. Never have; never will. And to me, it’s a distinction [...]
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