Strategically, two paths exist for small and medium business leaders in HR. Option 1 is to focus on short-term cost cutting, versus option 2 – acting strategically with a long-term perspective of human capital management. The strategic focus is contingent on melding together HR processes and functions, such as the following: Human resource Software (HRIS/HRMS), performance … [Read more...] about Human Resources Leadership Decisions
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Lessons from the Networking Trenches
I realized this month, during a conversation with one of my closest friends, that I’ve unknowingly surrounded myself with people who compliment me. I’ve been lucky enough to meet these women (and men, too) at school, various jobs, and through friends and family. Without even trying, I’ve created a network of professionals who have been willing to mentor me and support me where … [Read more...] about Lessons from the Networking Trenches
Don’t Forward That Email to Me!
We live in a world where speed is key. Everything has to be bigger, better, faster and so on. Time is money, so no one can afford to wait for anything. Unfortunately this development has enabled e-mail to become ridiculously over-used(abused?). We all know that e-mail forwards can get you in trouble. Everyone has heard about the person who forwarded a nasty e-mail about their … [Read more...] about Don’t Forward That Email to Me!
The Beauty Premium
Ladies, I think we always knew it was the case, but now it’s confirmed. Yes, the workplace is a beauty contest. And there’s a lot of research to back up the uncomfortable reality that attractive people get hired over those less so. And to add insult to injury, beautiful people get paid more, too! Two prominent economists, Markus Mobius of Harvard and Tanya Rosenblat of … [Read more...] about The Beauty Premium
Ladies Who Lunch
Lauren Pheeney Della Monica graduated from Vanderbilt with a degree in art history and Spanish Literature in 1995. Lauren completed a program in art connoisseurship at Christie’s, NY. She then worked at an American paintings gallery and at the Citibank Private Bank Art Advisory Service, assisting clients with purchasing fine art and valuing artwork for loan portfolios. As a … [Read more...] about Ladies Who Lunch