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We often think of non-profits as altruistic islands of do-gooders. Pure in intent with dedicated, passionate workers and leaders. Is it...

In my 18 years of HR, I've gotten my fair share of too much information. A picture of the ailment, a detail that you will not soon forge...

"Jane was rude to me. I don't want to work with her anymore. I am sick of her attitude." "Can you explain what you mean when you say sh...

You're leading a staff meeting, rolling out a new protocol. Before you are done explaining the new protocol, John's hand shoots up. "I ha...

I watched a new television show the other night. It was about a hospital that hired a new director, who comes in and makes radical moves...

Working for a non-profit can be great. If you are dedicated to the mission, it can give purpose to your work, which is key in being enga...

One of the things I love about working in human resources is seeing how different people operate, think and solve problems. It's pretty ...

"He's odd. I can't put my finger on it, he's just odd." "There's something wrong with her. I don't know what, but there is." "She's... ...

I've read a lot of things in the last few days encouraging HR professionals and business executives to have compassion while dealing with...

"Do what I say." "Why?" "Because I said so." Remember those exchanges between you and adults when you were a kid? Did you joyfully the...

My mom used to buy half and half to eat with our cereal. I don't know why. But that's how we ate cereal. Once, my sister had a friend st...

You may have heard it buzzing around the business world lately. Neurodiversity. Diversity in thought, right? Yes. But it's more than ...

Managing someone with AS can be a challenge, especially if your employee isn't communicating to you what they need. With a little prepar...

In my years as an HR Consultant and working in HR for various organizations, I have heard more than once the complaint about the employee...

There's a scene in the movie Moneyball when Billy Beane says to his head baseball scout: "Adapt or die!" A key to workplace survival, ri...