Hard Hat HR AudioBlog | Tools for Building Great HR

When you are having a bad day and in a bad mood at work, don't bring your co-workers and team down by leaving a wake!

Discussing how HR Pros should respect the financial investment our organizations make for our professional development when attending conferences.

Exploring the benefits of being a strong HR Expert-Generalist

Discussing the second step in building an HR Strategic Plan by conducting internal and external environmental scans

Sharing a video of Admiral McRaven giving a commencement address to the graduating seniors at the University of Texas in 2014..

Drilling down to more detail of the first step in developing an HR Strategic Plan

A short introduction of the steps on how to develop an HR strategic plan before I go more in depth on each of the steps

Defining some important business terms Strategic HR Pros need to know in order to develop an effective HR Strategic Plan that aligns with the Business Strategic Plan

I compare the new tires of my Jeep Wrangler to having a great HR foundation in an organization.

This week, I identify and talk about what, exactly, a strategic plan is.

This week I start discussing the importance of having a strategic plan for your HR function.

Here are some effective and proven tools for dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace. You don't need to get fancy, just focus on the basic blocking and tackling!

The system is broken but can be fixed without dumping the performance appraisal

Real life stories can help in communicating how elements in an organization's benefits work.

A recent HR gathering helped me "discover" my story of how I ended up in HR.

The importance of building a solid HR foundation when moving to a new company or department.

My opinion that the NFL players taking a knee during the National Anthem and flag unfurling is a workplace issue, not a free speech issue.

Some tips on how to handle and deal with potentially heated political discussions in the workplace.

Discussion about the definition of metrics and some common mistakes to avoid when using them.

Part two of my discussion about linking human capital measurements to ROI and a short book review during the Tailgate Talk segment

Part 1 in my discussion on how to link human capital measurements to an organization's return on investment.

A brief discussion of how Amazon is leading innovation and the creative destruction in the retail industry

Introducing an innovative and creative new performance appraisal approach for today's modern workplace.

I introduce several predictive HR analytics for you to start using in your organization.

Understanding why organizations must complete a Form I-9 and the financial consequences of failing to do so

The third episode in the Analytics and Metrics Series where I discuss the three different types of analytics. 

I discuss Jac Fitz-Enz five steps of analytics and their importance in the second episode of the Metrics and Analytics Series.

The 50th episode! Introducing the new series titled HR Metrics and Analytics Series

I have some advice on what to do now that the DOL's overtime rule has been blocked through a preliminary injunction.

A discussion on my being downsized this summer and how my job hunt is going. Also a change in the direction of HHHR.

Taking a look at the recent economic difficulties in the nation's energy industry, particularly in Wyoming, the "Energy Capital" of the US. 

The final week, Deadline Week, of the HHHR PA Cycle is discussed.  I also discuss the importance of joining the local SHRM organization in the Tailgate Talk segment.

Discussion of the week where managers deliver their PAs to their direct reports and finalize their Objectives. I also talk about how HR Pros in departments of one often have to wear several hats for the organization in the Tailgate Talk segment.

A discussion of what the Talent Review Meeting is and the mechanics of how it is done.  I also give my opinion on making the online application process easier in the Tailgate Talk segment.

This week I discuss how to prepare for the Talent Review Meeting.  I also talk about joining Toastmasters in the Tailgate Talk segment.

A discussion about all that needs to be done during the Deadline Week of the PA cycle.

A very important week in the cycle where I explain the process of using the interconnected Objective Setting and PA forms

Continuing the series, I review the preparation time and week one of the PA and Objective Setting Cycle 

Introducing the Hard Hat HR Performance Appraisal and Objective Setting Cycle seven week series

I've retooled Hard Hat HR to focus on HR Departments of One and am excited to introduce it to you!

Continuation of the FLSA Overtime Exemption Series where I discuss the administrative exemption

The continued discussion of the FLSA exemption classifications.  This week I discuss the executive exemption.

Describing the history and details of the FLSA Computer overtime exemption 

An introduction to a series of podcasts discussing the FLSA's overtime classifications

Comparing the difference in perfection and excellence and how it affects  people's work

The steps you need to take when a manager wants to terminate a problem employee but hasn't done anything about it

Don't be afraid to take a chance when you are looking for a job.

Discussion about returning to blogging and podcasting at HHHR

Introducing the Tailgate Chat and my opinion on the bias towards those who are trying to re-enter the workforce after staying home to raise thier kids