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       There are so many different aspects of management that one might need to find out who's in charge. I was once part of an organization that had taken every Senior Non-Commission Officer(SNCO) the minimum rank to earn the title "Superintendent" and assigned them something to be in charge of. One individual was the superintendent of curriculum development, While another SNOCO was the superintendent of curriculum review. I understand the concept as leadership was trying to create an image that others would look highly after. This might work in the military setting. With management styles, however, come many different theories. Many of the ideas we utilize today have existed since the 1920s. I recently read about an approach called Theory X. Pessimistic managers have no place in today's workforce. Theory X managers are authoritative and consider all employees only want to get out of work; they have to be threatened to get any work done, and the average person needs...

 When we start a new job it can really be intimidating. I'm about to step back into federal service as a civillian. I know a lot of the individuals working in the area but still, the process is scary. There is a company in England that has paved the road for all of us to follow. Bromford established 12 steps used to bring every new hire on board.  Step 1- It's a welcome video and documents covering the company's mission and goals all outlined in an online portal linking you to all the other aspects of the company needed to onboard.  Step 2- This step outlines the office structure it informs you who you will be working with. Managers, and co-workers all while providing background and bios to get to know them.  Step3- History lessons, The new hire will be provided with a background of the company from the beginning Step 4- The Environment, Much like we learned about our coworkers in step 2 we are not learning about the corporate environment Step 5- Communication- As ev...

       I recreantly went though the whole job application and interview process. At the time of the interview I was 6 month post a 20yr military career. I was working as a trainer making mid 50's annually. As a Husband and father of four this wasn't enough to provide the life for my children they deserved.  I sought after a job looking for higher pay and stability. I like how Brown said that an employer will never pay you what your worth. They only pay what they think your worth. In my case I was making decent money for the job I was doing however I felt like I was worth way more. I discussed this with my employer and was told tough luck chuck you get what you get. Onward to the interview phase. I went into the interview understanding if I got the job I would be making mid 80's per year. This was still below what I felt I was worth but was 30K more than my current job.      The question I had running though my mind is when does our worth become gr...

 What a week it has been and its only Tuesday!!! We just finished on-boarding our newest hire a baby-boomer who was a joy. But what about the Gen X and Gen Z applicants. I remember the days when it was submit an application (By Paper) and if you managed to get a phone call you cleaned yourself up and went in to talk about the job. It todays HR marketplace we have way more than the "Traditional" interview setting we just mentioned. Two of the interview types don't even require the applicant to put on a nice pair of pants. The telephone interview as direct as it sounds is my least favorite type. When you are on the phone you really have no idea what's going on at the other end of the line. (Mind wanders in imagination) The Safety guy in me thinks dangerously of course. Now I understand these could be fact finding interview just to determine applicant worthiness but really if the resume doesn't give you the data what's a phone call going to really answer. Next on...

 Here I am sitting at the kitchen table debating the future of my now 1/e eaten bag of chips. Does everyone stress eat like I do? Do you think there are many other HR managers that spend the evenings stressing over the days task. Ya know what Kansas is great but it might be time for some changes. I just did a quick search for HR director positions in the Great State of NY. Being someone who is born and raised in the wine country I was excited to see what might be waiting for me. I found there are so many sites out there trying to get your information just like those travel sites.. He fill this survey our and a headhunter will be in contact. Or sign in with your google. (So we have all your info) and we will get you in the right job. IHIREHR and INDEED were two of the sites I tried to check for jobs on. Unfortunately I wasn't able to find anything without giving them everything short of my left kidney (I tried the right). I was debating making a fake account but remembered I recentl...

 Welcome back to another night with Blog!!!   I just recently watched a video with four leaders in their companies discussing keys to individual cooperate success. All of there stories revolved around connecting with their employees and building a network both internally and externally. I really liked what Brent with Dell said about an approach to connect through brand certification. They are providing employees with opportunity to learn more about to company. The hope is the more they understand the more they will connect.  I just recently retired from a 20yr Air Force Career. So this whole corporate world is new to me but the concept of retention and recruiting is not. I spent 2005-2010 in the recruiting service and learned a lot about the Air Force at that time. I had just over three years under my belt before I started convincing individuals to sign their lives away. I was a natural I loved it. I could talk and share experiences at this point in time I had travel...