When it comes to correcting inappropriate workplace behavior, my favorite strategy is straightforward: I intervene early and often. It’s not just a method—it’s a mindset, and it’s been one of the most effective tools in my HR toolkit. The “Early” Part: Nip Workplace Behavior in the Bud When it comes to workplace behavior, I don’t …
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in HR leadership is this: If you want to solve real employee relations challenges, you have to be willing to ask the tough questions. Despite discomfort, I always advocate for asking tough questions; they’re necessary to create a workplace where people feel heard, respected, and able to …
Arizona SHRM successfully concluded its first-ever virtual conference last week. The theme was, “Human Factors in Technology” and what a perfect topic as we embrace working remotely in some fashion more and more the future as well as consider what the future of AI holds for us. What could have been a boring, humdrum, “Zoombie” …
Are you falling prey to the movement right now to not take PTO (paid time off) because you can’t go anywhere exotic this summer? Or you don’t want to “just stay home”? Well, stop that! You’re doing yourself, your family/friends, and your work a disservice. And if you are still finding barriers, I will offer …
