Articles in Human Resources
Recognition Don’ts
Published by on September 18th 2009
Last time I shared some low cost recognition ideas that have worked well for some of our country’s leading organizations. Today, just for fun, let’s look at some ideas gone wrong . . .
Low Cost Recognition
Published by on September 4th 2009
Last week, Christianity Today reported that compensation and benefits paid to the average pastor has declined this year when compared to 2008 salaries – probably no big surprise. So what are some other ways to ensure your staff feels valued?
Pecking Order
Published by on August 21st 2009
It’s so educational to watch chickens establish their pecking order. After a little scratching, wing flapping, some clawing and lots of clucking they get it all sorted out. Almost before their feathers come in, it’s clear who is in charge and who is low chick on the totem pole. Watching them, I sometimes silently implore, “Can’t you all just get along?”
Buttercup
Published by on August 7th 2009
I have a chicken story for you but would like for you to read it with the following question in mind: How would you rate your organization on its ability to recognize staff when they do something remarkable? Here we go . . .
Minimum Wage Changes
Published by on July 10th 2009
I got my first job at 16 years of age scooping ice cream at Swensen’s. I was so proud of my $3.35 per hour paycheck. As an unexpected bonus, I developed a strong volleyball serve as a result of the new muscles on my scooping/serving arm. This was a good thing and might just have been the skill that put me on varsity because I wasn’t a great hitter, setter or receiver!
Summer Schedules
Published by on June 12th 2009
When my first child was born, I knew I’d be returning to work. I loved what I did but additionally, my husband was still in school. Without my job, we’d have more outgo than income. That didn’t make it any easier to let my baby be taken care of by someone else when my maternity leave ended. But, I’ll tell you what did make it easier . . .
Tell Me a Story - Interview Tune-up
Published by on May 29th 2009
Once upon a time, there was a church. It was a large church that employed lots of administrative assistants. Sadly, not very many of them remained on staff for longer than a year. This proved costly to the church because it was expensive to keep training new staff members, ministries couldn’t operate at full speed and morale suffered. When the church began looking into why their turnover rate was so high, they discovered that they needed to re-evaluate their selection process and specifically, their interviewing techniques.
Embrace Your Inner Pig
Published by on May 1st 2009
I’m currently working with a church that has a potbellied pig on property. Before I met the pig, I envisioned this breed being the size of a smallish dog and cute (as pigs go). Not so! Avery is a big, brown pig. And she’s fat. She’s so fat, that it’s hard to see her eyes amid the rolls around her face. Avery’s redeeming quality is that she is sweet. To know her is to love her – tusks and all.
