Human Resources Career: Pathways for Success

Human Resources Career: Pathways for Success

Starting a Human Resource career can become very difficult.  That is mainly because human resources (HR) is a vital component of any organization. One of the main efforts that organizations rely on HR for is attracting, motivating, and retaining the best employees....
Interview Techniques for HR Pros

Interview Techniques for HR Pros

HR Interview Techniques Interviews for Human Resources (HR) professionals are not different than any other interview.  The best interview techniques are primarily for those with no Human Resources experience, trying to start their HR career. As a result, after getting...
The 5 Easiest Ways to Get Pay Increases at Work

The 5 Easiest Ways to Get Pay Increases at Work

There are multiple ways to get pay increases at work.  Often we accept a new job offer, then start the new position only to realize after agreeing to the initial pay/compensation that the work involves a lot more than we realized. It’s not until then that we realize...
9 PROS & CONS of Working in Human Resources

9 PROS & CONS of Working in Human Resources

Like any other career, there are some pros and cons of working in Human Resources (HR).  When I ask folks why they want to work in HR, the number one reason is that they want to help others.  The craziest response was that they want to “know the tea”, aka the gossip...
The BEST way to determine YOUR SALARY RANGE

The BEST way to determine YOUR SALARY RANGE

Determining your salary can really seem like it’s out of your control.  It’s not.  You have more control over your salary than an employer’s salary range for any position.   At minimum, your goal should be to accept positions that pay enough to cover your minimum,...
They Offered Me A Job…Then THIS Happened!

They Offered Me A Job…Then THIS Happened!

Companies that hire WITHOUT doing background checks There are companies that hire without doing background checks.  I’ll be transparent and let you know that I don’t suggest to companies to not do background checks.   From the business side of things, there are a lot...
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

What does Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mean? Times are changing with so many varying definitions of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.  Here we will dive into what diversity, equity, and inclusion really mean.  These terms are commonly referred to...
2023 Employment Law Updates

2023 Employment Law Updates

Pay Transparency Pay transparency is the practice of openly and proactively sharing information on organizational compensation practices, including pay rates for specific positions, pay increases, bonuses or commission structures, benefits, retirement plans, or any...
What’s up with Pay Transparency?

What’s up with Pay Transparency?

Pay Transparency  Pay transparency is the practice of openly and proactively sharing information on organizational compensation practices, including pay rates for specific positions, pay increases, bonuses or commission structures, benefits, retirement plans, or any...