by Caroline | Jan 30, 2019 | Firing, Leadership, Management
I was chatting with a business owner last week and the topic of sunk costs came up in the conversation. Sunk costs? In economic terms, these are costs that cannot be recovered. Like when you’ve already invested $1,000 in repairing a beloved car and find out...
by Caroline | Feb 14, 2017 | Communication, Company Culture, Drama-Free Workplace, Firing, HR Strategy, Interviewing, Management, Recruiting, Recruiting Therapy
It’s my namesake holiday today, and while Valentine’s Day may not be a big event at your office, we do like to celebrate here. Pass those chocolates, please! I also like to take some time each Valentine’s Day to share a few thoughts with managers about how they can...
by Caroline | Aug 15, 2016 | Culture, Firing, Leadership, Management
“We need to talk.” “Something has changed. “ “It’s just not working anymore.” “Maybe we can stay in touch.” We know what these words mean…they’re the first strains of a breakup worthy of tissues, chocolate and regret. Surprise! I have heard them all during...
by Caroline | Aug 26, 2015 | Company Culture, Hiring, Non profit HR, People Evaluation, teamwork
The only thing worse than making a bad hire is dragging your feet about getting rid of them. Yes, it’s upsetting to realize you hired badly and then start questioning your judgment and the judgment of others who gave this person the thumbs up. You try to think about...
by Caroline | Sep 10, 2014 | Company Culture, Management
“We need to talk.” “Something has changed. “ “It’s just not working anymore.” “Maybe we can stay in touch.” We know what these words mean…they’re the first strains of a breakup worthy of tissues, chocolate and regret. Surprise! I have heard them all during...
