Just like we can use cholesterol as a personal health indicator, we can examine turnover rates to gauge how healthy our business is.

Receiving feedback is hard. Don't try to convince yourself that receiving feedback is "not personal" or "just business." I’ve been in HR a lot longer than I’ve been a wife or mom. I'm not going to lie: I organize my family a bit like a business! All three kids have color-coded google calendars so everyone can see events, deadlines, and priorities. We have junior-sized standard operating procedures (SOPs) for getting ready in the morning. Our four-year-old is always proud to s

This week we learned that yet another powerful CEO was fired over sexual misconduct in the workplace. According to The New York Times, Steve Easterbrook of McDonald’s has been engaged in a consensual relationship with an employee that was against company policy. I’m not feeling too bad for him and his $675,000 severance package. But what about the rest of us? Is dating at work (or even hanging with the opposite sex) something that should be completely avoided at the risk of c

"When you buy from a small business, an actual person does a happy dance." ~ Unknown “How’s the Business?” a friend texted the other day. “Like any demanding two-year-old,” I replied. “A lot of work, and a lot of fun.” My baby business turns two on October 17th - TODAY. I want to take a moment and celebrate with baby A Slice of HR (ASOHR). We’ve had an amazing two years together. Here are a few of our accomplishments: Developed ongoing relationships with 14 incredible, dynami