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Nostalgia isn't what it used to be

Sentimental reflections on the workplace of nearly 50 years ago. The workplace was rather different then:-the boss was addressed as Mister‘please’, ‘thank-you’, ‘sorry’ and ‘excuse me’ were part of the languagea man operated the lift: he was old and he smelt of alcohol after lunchyou were ill mannered if you conversed in ityou got paid in cash – it smelt goodyou never felt richer than when you got your first pay and you never would againyou formed a queue to collect your pay, you counted it…See More

Dec 12, 2012

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"As a woman in my late 20s I find it hard to imagine that a woman was required to resign once they were married.... How things have changed.... and continue to change!!"

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"I work in the tertiary education sector and I scored 89.... the code of conduct is pitiable...... the policies are poorly written policies and add no value... managers have a lack of people management skills and accountability......…"

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People management - great or grim?

People management – great or grim?In early April I posted a blog HR Manager’s Effectiveness: 21 variables to aspire to.It took 2077 hits. What follows is a further development of the theme – the effectiveness of the HR function. It is derived from my experience in HR of nearly 4 decades in multiple employment settings. It’s from my forthcoming book on people management and people averse workplaces.Focus on the HR unit of which you are a part, use the scoring regime to calibrate its impact and…See More

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"Wayne, Congratulations on taking this step. It seems that this topic has various disguises, and given some comments being on various forums, is timely. Having put pen to paper previously for my book, I hope that you have great…"

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HR Manager's Effectiveness: 21 variables to aspire to

HR Manager’s Effectiveness:I had been Director of HR for just over 5 years in a human services agency. Just after winning a promotion to a senior executive line management position the newly recruited Director approached me and asked me for my perspective on what makes for an effective Manager of the HR function. This is what I gave her:1 Work hard to build, foster and sustain a special relationship with your CEO. This must be based on – • trust• personal integrity• frankness• openness•…See More

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What would you like to share about yourself?: Ex HR manager. Has a fascination with the mismanagement of people and has a need to warn others

How many employees in your company?: 1-49

What areas of HR are you particularly passionate about?: Leadership, toxic workplaces, people averse behaviour

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Nostalgia isn't what it used to be

Posted on December 7, 2012 at 9:51 1 Comment 1 Like

Sentimental reflections on the workplace of nearly 50 years ago. The workplace was rather different then:-

the boss was addressed as Mister
‘please’, ‘thank-you’, ‘sorry’ and ‘excuse me’ were part of the language
a man operated the lift: he was old and he smelt of alcohol after lunch
you were ill mannered if you conversed in it
you got paid in cash – it smelt good
you never felt richer than when you got your first pay and…

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People management - great or grim?

Posted on July 17, 2012 at 10:00 1 Comment 0 Likes

People management – great or grim?

In early April I posted a blog HR Manager’s Effectiveness: 21 variables to aspire to.

It took 2077 hits. What follows is a further development of the theme – the…

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HR Manager's Effectiveness: 21 variables to aspire to

Posted on April 2, 2012 at 10:13 0 Comments 5 Likes

HR Manager’s Effectiveness:

I had been Director of HR for just over 5 years in a human services agency. Just after winning a promotion to a senior executive line management position the newly recruited Director approached me and asked me for my perspective on what makes for an effective Manager of the HR function. This is what I gave her:

1 Work hard to build, foster and sustain a special relationship with your CEO. This must be based on –

• trust

• personal…

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TOXIC & PEOPLE AVERSE WORKPLACES - more

Posted on March 15, 2012 at 10:00 1 Comment 0 Likes

Hi HRdaily readers.

Jo Knox has kindly suggested that I give readers a bit more info on my forthcoming ebook. (I blogged earlier - 12 March) Well, it's a highly interactive ebook about trouble in our workplaces, the disillusioned and disengaged that populate them and those that purport to lead.There are many stories derived from my experiences yet it is not all doom and gloom as the book provides many restorative strategies and ideas as to how the workplace can be made a better place…

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