Blockchain was originally created as a way to digitally manage Bitcoin. While this may seem like it has nothing at all to do with HR, the secure and yet transparent ledger may have farther reaching applications than its inventor, Satoshi Nakamoto, intended. Blockchain is a continuous ledger that stores bits of information, called blocks, after […]
Month: April 2018
Should You Re-Evaluate Your Drug Testing Policy?
If your drug testing policy has been in place for a decade or even just a few years, it may be time to re-evaluate. With the changes in marijuana laws, the changes to DOT workplace drug testing rules, and the opioid crisis all having an impact, many companies have radically rewritten their policies on drug […]
How To Do A Good Performance Review
April is the month of action as most of the companies are busy doing performance reviews to assess how the team has stacked up against their deliverables. This month stirs up anxiety, and it is common to see disillusioned and disengaged employees after the performance review sessions. The ingredients of a bad performance review are […]
How to Turbo Charge Your Career
By focusing on three skills only, you can turbo charge your career. While there are numerous competencies and behaviors that one needs to be a high flier in the corporate race, mastering these behaviors will give you an edge over the others. Active Listening Active listening is the building block of leadership skills; the other […]
7 Strategies for Dealing with Difficult People at Work
No matter what industry you work in, sooner or later you are bound to deal with at least one very difficult person at work. Sometimes the difficult person is a customer, sometimes a coworker, and in some cases the difficult person is even a manager. While the exact method for dealing with the person may […]