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Everything published by I Hate It Here.
November 2024
- NOV 21🤧illness & persistent CVs✍🏽 Hello! I had to attend a mandatory out of state work conference, and while I was there, I came down with a fever and tested positive for…
- NOV 18Is performance management over?This quarter I’ve been focusing on rethinking everything we do in HR. One of the biggest things we need to rethink? Performance management.
- NOV 14🚨handbooks & hygiene✍🏽 Our handbook hasn’t been updated since 2010. It is very outdated and not legal in parts. I have to update this myself.
- NOV 10Headcount planning 101:I’ll let you in on a lil secret: I have had so many bad experiences with headcount planning.
- NOV 7✨ benefits & boundaries✍🏽 I was added to the leadership meetings and slowly seeing myself integrated into their weekly tasks and responsibilities.
- NOV 4Protecting your mental healthHow many times has someone asked you the question how are you doing? And you’ve replied with, “I’m fine” despite not being fine?
October 2024
- OCT 31👯 double duty & nepotism✍🏽 What’s the best way to tell my supervisor that I’m burnt out from straddling two and a half positions?
- OCT 27HR Horror Stories Vol.2I am a person who simultaneously loves AND hates scary things. I blame it on my obsession with Are You Afraid of the Dark growing up.
- OCT 24📈 boost engagement and moraleHow do I communicate to my manager that I’m being underutilized and I’m utterly bored at work after 8 months and already previously asking…
- OCT 20Goodbye career ladders?^^ sometimes this is me, I’m way too young to be feeling this old??
- OCT 17🔥 Reignite and engageI manage a team of part-time, fully remote brand ambassadors across different time zones.
- OCT 13How to do hybrid work rightLately I’ve been getting whiplash from all these companies reversing their stance on remote work.
- OCT 10🎤 Is this thing on?How do you suggest getting through to an owner/CEO who only makes decisions based on cost (money) and rarely takes into consideration other…
- OCT 7Rethinking your benefits strategyDoes your benefits strategy benefit your employees? (See what I did there??)
- OCT 3❤️ we’re (only) humanHow do you handle a new HR Director that leads with a “keep the person out of it” attitude? Context: Large city government organization.
September 2024
- SEP 29Rethinking it all: what could be killing your culture?My least favorite phrase of all time: that’s how we’ve always done it. My campaign to remove that phrase from your life forever starts NOW.
- SEP 26💡Unions and Language ChallengesHow does working in HR differ between a company with unions vs. non-unions?
- SEP 23Where managers failI’m just a woman standing in front of corporate America begging, NO DEMANDING, we do more for managers!!!!!
- SEP 19🥴 Beating burnout bluesHow do you fill your cup when you’re extremely burnt out?
- SEP 16Power dynamics at workI’ve been fascinated by power dynamics for as long as I can remember.
- SEP 12🧠 Your sanity hack✍🏽 I’m HR. How do I raise my own morale? Context: I’m an HR department of 1 who reports directly to the CEO.
- SEP 9leadership stylesLeadership Styles 101: You got that James Dean daydream look in your eyes and I got insights into your leaders’ styles that you need… or…
- SEP 5🙃 difficult dynamics✍🏽 How do you handle teams that see HR (admin) as there to serve THEM, rather than as a part of the actual team?
- SEP 1Why you need creativity:In the last few years we’ve seen more challenges than ever before being thrown at HR.
August 2024
- AUG 29👋 out with the old?✍🏽 My company emphasizes work-life balance but I am finding more and more that only people with families or partners are benefiting and us…
- AUG 27Getting started on the right foot is crucial for long term relationships…Remember those first few days of school? This might surprise you but I was an anxious mess before starting school every year.
- AUG 25Your most important relationship…IS THE ONE YOU HAVE WITH YOURSELF. Sorry, I didn’t mean to yell at you… but I feel really strongly about this.
- AUG 22♡ it’s personalHow do you support employees going through hard personal times, while still holding them accountable to their jobs?
- AUG 19The key to good relationships at work…Over the past few weeks I’ve been talking about what makes strong relationships at work.
- AUG 15💫 building your brandWhat are some strategies I can use to start building a personal brand and showcasing my thought leadership online?
- AUG 123 types of conflict at work:What if I told you conflict at work was quite common? Did you just tense up reading that?? Well get ready to feel a tad bit more uncomfy.
- AUG 8👪 Family mattersI am part of a family business where, recently, lines were crossed when personal grievances were brought into the workplace.
- AUG 4Are you afraid of these conversations at work?If you saw this image and instantly heard creepy children’s laughter… you’re not alone. Because, same.
- AUG 1💥Co-worker collisionsWhat are some strategies to help make sure newer hires feel included by their peers on a smallish team?
July 2024
- JUL 28Summer Roundup: the HR stories of the summerI think I blinked and we’re half way through the summer. And boy has it been EVENTFUL!!!!
- JUL 25🤦 certification frustrationsHow do I tell my boss that I am not interested in obtaining a SHRM certification based on the information I’ve learned about them?
- JUL 22Communication Styles 101Do you have that ONE (maybe more) coworker that when you see their name in an email, direct message, or meeting invite you instantly tense…
- JUL 14Trust is the foundation of any great relationship.Honestly, after that headline I’m not sure what else needs to be said about trust and relationships! Let’s start with a definition.
- JUL 11SHRM’s recent decisionWhat do you think of SHRM’S recent decision to drop the equity from DEI and pivot to focus on I&D?
- JUL 11📝 Review sznWhat’s an alternative to the annual review?
- JUL 7HR needs to be better storytellersOne of the most complicated relationships at work? The employees and HR relationship.
- JUL 3🧑 Party of oneHow do you manage constant interruptions during the work day? Context: I’m a one-person HR/Payroll Dept for 150 employees.
June 2024
- JUN 30It’s complicated! Relationships at work.^^ What HR wishes they could say to employees, managers and leaders 24/7. People are at the core of most of our work in HR.
- JUN 27💪 Culture championsHow can we help new hires embrace the culture we have developed when they come into the company?
- JUN 23Your retention playbook:This quarter I dove into why employees want to leave.
- JUN 20🌀Shaking things upHow can one “change” the mindset of very-very senior employees positively?
- JUN 16Putting feedback into action:🧩Last week I wrote about how feedback is only a part of the retention puzzle.
- JUN 14trust & tough convosWhat do you do when the HR Director cannot be trusted? She never maintains confidence and reports everything to the CFO.
- JUN 9The feedback <> retention connection:Do you think if employees could truthfully share feedback about their experience it would actually help retain them? Umm big yes!
- JUN 7playing favorites✍🏽 How do you handle obvious favoritism in an organization? 📣 Heather Weidekamp, Senior People Professional: This is a toughie!
- JUN 2What does it take for a leader to realize they’re toxic?Every HR leader I know has a story about working with a toxic leader. Usually more than one story…
May 2024
- MAY 30📓 affinities & assessments✍🏽 What are your thoughts on Affinity groups/ERGs? Are they “HR approved”? I feel like it can easily get dicey…
- MAY 27Is your workplace toxic?^^ Most companies?? JK!! A definition: Toxic (adjective): something that is harmful.
- MAY 23🏖️ PTO and peer integration✍🏽 Does an unlimited PTO policy really work? Any recommendations or guidelines for making its use more equitable?
- MAY 19Exceptions are hurting your compensation strategy:My least favorite question ever: can you make an exception? Um, usually no. Why?? Because making exceptions tends to do more harm than good.
- MAY 16📓 money matters✍🏽 What are some of the best ways to determine salaries based on location, industry, experience, etc.?
- MAY 13Writing a Compensation Philosophy?Last week I covered common compensation questions but I kept coming back to the fact that to answer a lot of the questions you need a solid…
- MAY 9💰 crafting compensation strategies✍🏽 How can I evaluate our compensation package compared to industry standards and competitors?
- MAY 5Compensation Questions?Employee: I want to talk about my compensation (Most) managers: ?!?!?!?!? Compensation questions tend to fluster the average manager.
- MAY 3navigating negotiations✍🏽 How do you handle compensation negotiations for yourself when you are part of the HR team and report up to the HR professionals?
April 2024
- APR 29i’ve made a mistakeCompensation mistakes I’ve made: If life’s one big learning experience then I guess I should tell y’all: i’ve made my fair share of…
- APR 25Career Crossroads✍🏽 How, as HR, do you know when it’s the right time to quit?
- APR 22When HR is the one quitting…^^I reference this movie and this exact scene at least once a month… Working in HR from 2020 – now feels like one long fever dream.
- APR 19📓 promotion predicaments✍🏽 What can I do about employees that are expecting promotions every year?
- APR 15What’s my level again?I hate to state the obvious but if employees don’t currently know where they stand in the grand scheme of growth, then how could they…
- APR 11driving hr excellence✍ What are the most effective ways to ensure equitable evaluations take place?
- APR 7Why is growth at work so confusing?^^live footage of employees trying to figure out growth, promotions, compensation and all the struggles that come with growing a career in…
- APR 4navigating negativity✍ How soon is too soon to leave? Context: I’m a new HR professional struggling with the culture and lack of support from my direct managers…
- APR 1Your employees are just NOT that into you…Ever seen that movie He’s Just Not That Into You?
March 2024
- MAR 28triumphing turmoil✍ I’m new to HR and I feel like there’s constant fires to put out with employees being upset about things or submitting complaints.
- MAR 24So employees aren’t performing…I’ve had the dreaded performing convo more times than I can count. It usually goes like this: Manager: Someone on my team isn’t performing.
- MAR 18Transformation loading…Conferences always give me so much energy because you get a chance to connect with others, learn a few things, and secure some dope swag.
- MAR 10A swing, and a miss…Over the last few weeks I’ve covered how to properly set and track goals.
- MAR 4Set it, don’t forget itSerious question: What’s the point of goal setting if you’re not tracking your goals?
February 2024
- FEB 29synchronized success✍ How do you effectively and meaningfully support your employees in a down market?
- FEB 25How does your organization set goals?^^live footage of me in every organization, friendship and relationship.
- FEB 18Vol 2: Laws Every HR Person Should KnowEqual Pay Act of 1963: Signed into law: President John F. Kennedy Year: 1963 Shoutout to Winifred C. Stanley from Buffalo, NY.
- FEB 15love on the clock✍ Does your organization have a formal policy around relationships at work?
- FEB 12The Biggest Mistakes When It Comes to Goals…Does it feel like achieving a goal at work is more a game of chance than something you can actually control? Been there!
- FEB 8tackling tough talks✍ How can I tell my boss that they are micro manager without offending them?
- FEB 5Is your manager failing to meet your expectations?Have you ever been really excited about a new manager you’re going to work with only to end up disappointed? I’ve def been there!
- FEB 1nurturing culture & careers✍ How do you manage professional development for small companies that have little room to grow because there are but so many roles within…
January 2024
- JAN 29What do employees expect from their HR team?I’ve met employees that have incredibly high expectations for HR and others that have zero expectations and just hope their current HR isn’t…
- JAN 25command clash: navigating nuanced communication✍ How do you handle seemingly contradictory directives from a superior?
- JAN 22What to expect when no one tells you what’s expected:^^ live footage of your employees when they don’t know what’s expected of them.
- JAN 18rural realities & requesting recognition✍ What are some strategies to start a discussion surrounding inclusion in a rural workplace led by Christian, upper-middle class, white…
- JAN 14Inspiring change:Did you know that 2 years after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1966 that the average American still had unfavorable views of Martin…
- JAN 11balancing bonds✍ My manager is in his late 20s (same age as me) and a first-time manager, who happened to be my closest teammate before his promotion.
- JAN 7Expectations vs RealityHave you ever accepted a job and then started the new gig and realize it was completely different than what was pitched to you? I HAVE.
- JAN 4rising thru ranks & reigniting passion✍ How can I secure a promotion this year?
December 2023
- DEC 31New year, new aspirations?Everyone comes into the new year with different energy. Me: I CAN DO ANYTHING. Also me: maybe I should chill out??
- DEC 28salary clarity: decoding compensation philosophies✍ What do you think about a candidate asking a company what their written compensation philosophy is during the interview process?
- DEC 243 topics to stir the pot:Every now and then I feel the urge to stir the pot. JK it’s more like every day and in every newsletter. Today is no different!
- DEC 20vacate to celebrate: maximizing PTO and inspiring leadership alignment✍ How do we talk to employees about using their expiring leave before the year ends?
- DEC 18Vol 2: 5 Gifts Your HR Team Actually WantsWelcome to the second edition of 5 gifts your HR actually wants!
- DEC 14commending contributions✍ General Manager (CEO) wants departments to nominate and vote on a departmental employee of the year, and then all staff organization wide…
- DEC 10How HR can secure budget:Do y’all ever feel like every other department gets budget secured before HR?
- DEC 4How an internal comms tool could help HR:Woosh. Email in my inbox. Ping. Message in my Slack. Ding. A comment tagging me in the project management system. Ring.
November 2023
- NOV 30scenarios to certify & support✍ How important are HR certifications (HRCI + SHRM) and how to decide which one to get?!
- NOV 30You don’t need 9 HR tools… you may just need 1.I’ve said this a dozen times but it always needs to be repeated! The average HR team spends their day logging into different systems.
