A question I pose to my readers is a simple one with a complicated answer: What is next for the resume? Is there going to be a new form of resume? Is it going to be the same for all … Continue reading
September 27, 2006
by Lance Haun
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Monthly Archives: September 2006
September 25, 2006
by Lance Haun
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Feeling locked into your current role?
Most companies take a stance where they want to promote from within. If you are with such a company and you feel trapped in your current role (maybe you’ve been overlooked for several promotions, etc…), here are a few things … Continue reading
September 20, 2006
by Lance Haun
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Stupid HR Words
Human resources has a tendancy to make up new words or combine two or three words to make a word. One of my favorites that I use tongue in cheek is “on-boarding” (the process of getting a person started at … Continue reading
September 15, 2006
by Lance Haun
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Drink if You Want a Raise
It is true finds a new study! Maybe this is why I meet so many recruiters at bars. It is probably also why I am paid well. Just kidding. Sort of.
September 14, 2006
by Lance Haun
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When to Shut Your Mouth
Whenever I ran cross country, my coach always used to tell me, “If you’re thirsty, it’s too late. You’re already dehydrated and you won’t get rehydrated until you stop running.” The same sort of thing happens when you run your … Continue reading
September 11, 2006
by Lance Haun
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High Minimum Wage Driving Jobs Away?
Chicago Mayor Vetoes Big Box Minimum Wage This would have required “big box” retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target and Home Depot to pay $10/hr plus $3/hr in benefits to employees whenever operating within city limits. While I find this particular … Continue reading
September 10, 2006
by Lance Haun
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Worst ways to get fired
Here are some of the worst ways to be fired. There are some interesting points to be made here but here is the meat of the criticism: Strategy 1: It can be extremely taxing to ruin people’s day face to … Continue reading
September 4, 2006
by Lance Haun
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Happy Labor Day
What have you done for your employees lately? Labor day is a good time to reflect on that. Yes, you as an employer provide a job for your employees. Sometimes you enable them to do other good things with what … Continue reading