Behavioral Interviewing

Behavioral Interviewing

The goal of a behavioral interview is very simple: to see how somebody might behave under varying circumstances. The following is a partial list of circumstances that can show up. Add questions unique to your environment too. You can discuss the who, what, where, why and how of behaviors around: …
WHEN YOU KNOW YOU’RE RIGHT!

WHEN YOU KNOW YOU’RE RIGHT!

"In spinning a robe of your own righteousness, before the sun goes down you will find it all unraveled." - Curtis Hutson You know you are right….and yet they ignore you, ridicule you, argue nonsense to you or even try to sabotage you. Of course, they can’t be “right” too. John was one…
Supreme Court Reigns in Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Standard

Supreme Court Reigns in Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Standard

In the case of DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. v. SOMERS the US Supreme Court put the breaks on the broad whistleblower standard used by the 9th Circuit. Bottom line is the Court said to be protected under the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank), internal complaints…
Checklist for Consciously Managing a Workplace Problem

Checklist for Consciously Managing a Workplace Problem

Life would be so easy if there weren’t other people …right? And, so boring too. One of the challenges we face is getting out of our heads when facing a “problem.” Here’s how to take a more conscious approach and eliminate the drama in the process. Recognize and admit that you have a responsibility…
A Laundry List of Fun Ideas You Can Apply at Your Company

A Laundry List of Fun Ideas You Can Apply at Your Company

There are plenty of fun ways to make work enjoyable, reinforce your culture and increase retention, engagement, and productivity in the process. Here’s just a few. What fun things has your company done? Please do share! Bring your _______ to work day (dog, parent, kid, spouse, therapist). Celebrate…