Mandy Cooley
The Policy Ostrich
Are you burying your head in the policy sand? Do you have rules that don’t make a bit of sense? Do you avoid the HR lady like the plagues because, like all other rule making entities, her mere presence reminds you of what you AREN’T doing? Do you have written expectations that NO ONE follows? [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Multiple Sclerosis Awareness
What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? It is a chronic disease of the central nervous system, characterized by inflammation of nerves in the brain and spinal cord. It also causes loss or destruction of the nerve’s myelin sheath, which functions to insulate the nerve and speed conduction of nerve signals. Multiple sclerosis affects an estimated 2.5 [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Shopping is a skill
I am not lacking in skill: for example, I am good at finding deals! Shopping is a skill of mine… Not necessarily a skill my husband likes me to hone, but one that is good for my family (and my wardrobe). We recently acquired a new client who had managers with a lot of skills, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Cock Fighting in the Workplace
This Guy walks up to one of his employees: “Hey, you wanna grab a drink after work?” Employee A: “Aren’t you married?” This Guy to Employee A, with a smug look on his face: “Not if you don’t want me to be.” Seriously? I know I am in HR Consulting, not Dating Consulting, but, Seriously? [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Revisit losing limbs on the job.
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Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Remembering the WHY’s of running a business.
If you ever lose sight of why you started doing what your doing then follow the link below to get some encouragement. http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-8212-Indianapolis-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m4d23-Remembering-the-WHYs-of-running-a-business
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Human Resources can be fun!
Here is a post I found online that looks pretty interesting as far as fun facts and figures dealing with HR goes (yes there are fun aspects of the HR field). Check it out. Lindsey Taylor
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )More Rules of the (Big Kid) Sandbox: What Employees Should Expect
I’ve been writing a series on the culture and the spirit of policies; particularly, the policies that are included in an employee handbook. I think there are many factors that impact the culture of a business, but policy is CERTAINLY one of them. Employees, like children (no disrespect intended to either group), just want to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Rules of the (Big Kid) Sandbox: Staying Out of Trouble
You, as the business owner, need to stay out of trouble. You have enough to do in the daily operations of the business, you don’t need unnecessary drama. Employee manuals, as I have said before, are designed to establish guidelines and expectations for employees. But, there is a certain protective nature to them as well [...]
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