October 30, 2007
by Lance Haun
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From the mailbag: I have less than a year before I graduate. I will be in the IT field, most likely a Network Administrator. The pay rate is pretty nice in these parts. Though I am at the top of … Continue reading
October 27, 2007
by Lance Haun
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But they aren’t. We revised our dress code at work and I was reminded about how much I hate enforcing, creating and working with employee dress code issues. And even though we moved in a net positive direction (we decided … Continue reading
October 17, 2007
by Lance Haun
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So I forgot to write about National Boss Day yesterday and I feel kind of bad about it. After all, the boss is a pretty important person. Someone who is up there as far as power is concerned but always … Continue reading
October 16, 2007
by Lance Haun
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I already posted about Generation Y on Vault today so I won’t double up on it other than to point out that this could be a serious problem for the future of major companies that are losing talent to retirement … Continue reading
October 14, 2007
by Lance Haun
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Over at Brazen Careerist, Penelope Trunk deals with five workplace habits that should be over. Ugh, yes! Can we get started on this today sometime? Here are the five with my comments: Voice mail – The sooner we get over … Continue reading
October 10, 2007
by Lance Haun
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From the mailbag: Hi Lance the HR Guy, I found your blog on the web and read that fascinating guest entry on job-hopping… and thought that you might be able to answer some of my questions. I am a recent … Continue reading
October 3, 2007
by Lance Haun
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Is anybody reading recruiting.com as of late? On the front page right now, the top article has six total votes and there is a mess of single vote articles right now. A large majority of articles are more than one … Continue reading
October 3, 2007
by Lance Haun
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I ordered two sweatshirts from Amazon.com and I was a $1 and change under the $25 free shipping so I looked and saw if I could find anything and the book Fail Better was on sale to push me right over the $25. I got my sweatshirt, tried it on and it feels great. I also read through the “book.” I use the word book loosely since it is a collection of quotes and anecdotes. One of my favorites is the story of Michael Jordan: Continue reading