HR leaders often find themselves the target of blame, especially when organizational culture turns sour. But what most people don’t know is that when the culture takes a hit, we walk around with the nagging feeling that we’ve somehow failed. Building a positive culture is a core part of our role, and when our efforts […]
When the HR is ‘not behind’ toxic culture Read Post »
I look back on my two years at that organization as vividly as if it happened yesterday. Not a single day passed without some kind of drama—whether orchestrated by the business owner or fueled by the staff. Staff in the organization had understood that surviving required mastering the art of gossip and understanding the unspoken
Why should a HR Person Fight on? Read Post »
I was the group accountant. When they hired me, I was meant to be the school accountant. However, upon onboarding, I discovered that ‘any other duties’ as described on the JD meant being the group accountant, in charge of three companies including the school, the hospital, and a fellowship. When I asked, I was reminded
When you’re hired for role A, but they meant role ABCDE… Read Post »
