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WorldatWork Blogs Changing, Current RSS Feeds Going Away

Compensation Conumdrum Blog — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:00:00 +0000

This post is to serve as the last post to any of the original WorldatWork blogs for the purposes of informing readers of the change to the single WorldatWork Post, as well as the elimination of the RSS feeds to the original blogs.

Don’t Hold Your Breath

Compensation Conumdrum Blog — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0000

My recollections of the first attempts to swim were more about just being able to hold my breath under water rather than actually performing any particular stroke. Holding my breath has also served me well in my professional career.

August Rant

Compensation Conumdrum Blog — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Yesterday had some moments ... some interesting, others fun, but mostly challenging.

How To Ask For A Raise

Lance Haun — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:43:51 +0000

Editor’s Note: Today’s post is from Patty Azzarello and covers how to get a raise (even in this economy). Azzarello is the founder and CEO of Azzarello Group, a unique services organization that works with companies and individuals to build success and develop talent. You can check out her blog and connect with her on [...]

Incentives and the DMV

Compensation Conumdrum Blog — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000

How do we know if incentives are powerful motivators or foolish "tricks of the trade"?

Don’t Spend It All in One Place

Compensation Conumdrum Blog — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Last year, it seemed the notion of "at least you still have a job" was actually part of the messaging on which the low increases were tempered. This year, however, with the economy at least showing tepid signs of recovery, that may not be enough to keep workers motivated and engaged.

“What I Know About Getting A Job” – The eBook

HRmarketer.com Blog — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:30:19 +0000

When Rich DeMatteo -- the creator of the job search, recruiting and HR blog Corn On The Job -- approached me months ago to write a few hundred words for him and Penelope Trunk at the Brazen Careerist about career advice and "what I knew about getting a job" I thought: Right on.

What I submitted ended up being unconventional anecdotal advice, but for someone who grew up channeling the middle-of-the-road spirit of Richie Cunningham, sometimes I like to surprise, be giddy and cut to the left.

My advice became associated with 17 other smarter folk than me in an eBook titled: What I Know About Getting A Job - Advice from the Top Bloggers in Human Resources. It's free to download, so please, be my guest.

It's a great read full of multifaceted gems. Here are a few:

The best thing you can do for your career after your education is to get a strong set of mentors.
Know your destination and pursue it with complete abandon.
There’s a really old saying “you’re network is your net worth.” It’s true.
Do people respect you? Listen to you? Do your actions matter in this world? A job is what you do with your down time. Answering those questions will set you free.
So when you choose your career path, above all choose one that will make you happy. Don’t settle for anything less.
Be different and be distinct. Leave the gimmicks behind. It all comes down to you.
It is possible to love your job, respect your employer, feel valued, and do work you care about. Promise.
If your career provides the income and flexibility to pursue your real passions, then you’re in brilliant shape.

No, I didn't quote myself (wink).

A brief note on the first one, which was Penelope Trunk's advice: It's critical to have a strong set of mentors.

They can come in the form of a formal mentorship program at school or work, or they can be informal mentors, those guides and muses in your life you've grown close to and whose "life" advice is invaluable, a few of which for me are included in this eBook.

True, work can and should hold meaning for you, but it can also be callous and transitory.

Your mentors are a special lot; keep them close to your heart and let them know how much they mean to you.

And become one someday.

"A spirit with a vision is a dream with a mission." ~Neil Peart

Post by Kevin W. Grossman (join me on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn - and now join HRmarketer on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn!)

Total Rewards and the King

Compensation Conumdrum Blog — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Somehow or another I have been blissfully unaware of Cleveland Cavaliers basketball until this point in my life.

My Comp Exec Can Beat Up Your Comp Exec

Compensation Conumdrum Blog — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Just when you think you have heard and seen it all. Of course, with the Govenator making his grand entrance into the world of compensation, all bets are off.

Simplify Everything

Lance Haun — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:04:17 +0000

My buddy Chris Ferdinandi and I chat throughout the day about what’s going in HR, social media and the world. Now I don’t know about anybody else but I work from home. So I’ve got a crew of co-workers, colleagues and friends that I keep in touch with throughout the week. Chris is on that [...]