January 11, 2010
by Lance Haun
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Everyone deserves to work on something cool and I had the opportunity to work with twelve of the brightest people in talent to create a free ebook for all of you HR pros out there called Do Amazing Things, Things … Continue reading
October 16, 2009
by Lance Haun
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A Golf Story I love and hate playing the game of golf. There is something inherently peaceful about walking around a carefully landscaped course and there is something inherently vengeful and ridiculous about trying to get a small white ball … Continue reading
October 8, 2009
by Lance Haun
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Can I be really honest with you? Green jobs aren’t going to save our hide. (h/t PunkRockHR.com) Let that sink in for a few moments. Done? Good. When politicians talk about job creation, anyone with staffing experience has to be … Continue reading
September 22, 2009
by Lance Haun
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I know you guys only come here for the latest in HR commentary but I am actually being featured elsewhere this week (and part of last too). A fresh post is coming later this week but check these gems out … Continue reading
September 1, 2009
by Lance Haun
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Don’t think about it. Just answer me quickly: Is HR fatally flawed? How many of you answered yes? When I first started writing this in April, I said yes too. Yes, this has been on my mind since April, sitting … Continue reading
August 6, 2009
by Lance Haun
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One of the ways my blog has shifted over the last 18 months is that it has become less about what job candidates and employees are doing wrong and more about what HR and management are doing wrong. It has … Continue reading
July 6, 2009
by Lance Haun
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Note: This is my final formal post on the 2009 SHRM annual conference. All of the other information is being wrapped into more topical posts in the coming weeks. I think you’ll enjoy this post anyway so read on. I … Continue reading
June 9, 2009
by Lance Haun
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Like many HR bloggers, I field several questions a month about how to get started in HR. When I hear that their primary reason for considering entry into the field is that they really love working with and helping people, … Continue reading
October 2, 2006
by Lance Haun
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I won’t go over the concept of simplifying because it is covered pretty adequately here. What I will say is that HR people often ignore this principle because they are exempt! I mean, come on! They have so many rules … Continue reading
September 11, 2006
by Lance Haun
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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