Christine Assaf

"Hey, How’s it Going?"

I have a great boss right now. It’s still early on to really determine as to whether or not this is a long-term fact or if I’m still in the honeymoon phase with the whole idea, but there’s one thing in particular that I like about my boss. Every once and a while, at leastContinue reading “"Hey, How’s it Going?"”

SpongeBob and The Human Resources Guy

How employee’s view HR I recently caught an episode of SpongeBob that made me giggle. “Selling Out” is an episode where Mr. Krabs sells the Krusty Krabs to a franchise. They are a big corporation and make a bunch of big changes and hilarity ensues. Watch a clip here. First, I love SpongeBob. In factContinue reading “SpongeBob and The Human Resources Guy”

The Day HR Got Real #BRHRCarnival: It’s Business AND it’s Personal

Down here in the Red Stick there’s a few of us HR Bloggers who stand out as ladies in our field. We’re ambitious, intelligent, and drink way too much… But in our moment of sober clarity we decided to all three of us post about our “Day HR Got Real. Three real stories – fromContinue reading “The Day HR Got Real #BRHRCarnival: It’s Business AND it’s Personal”

Performance Evaluations, You’re Doing Them Wrong

So I’m not a huge fan of performance evaluations. I’m kind of on the fence about the entire practice. In some environments that are able to support it, I think it’s easier just getting rid of them and create a “constant feedback” but that takes training, time, investment, and continual effort from everyone. Whereas, the traditional performance evaluation methodContinue reading “Performance Evaluations, You’re Doing Them Wrong”

Sick and Tired (Guest Post by Jay Kuhns)

I must be coming down with something. That has to be it. What else could explain that sinking feeling in my stomach when I think about…well…you know. Maybe I’m not sick. Perhaps I’m just worn out…overextended…tired. Yes, I’m tired. There’s really no other explanation for…well..you know. Or maybe you don’t. What’s Going On Normally I feelContinue reading “Sick and Tired (Guest Post by Jay Kuhns)”

Louisiana SHRM 2013 Recap

I’m a month behind in posting my recap and I 100% blame it on my new employer. I’m delighted to be in a job that has me very busy with traveling, training, and dealing with issues all day long. My evenings and weekends have filled up with catching up on family matters so this isContinue reading “Louisiana SHRM 2013 Recap”

A Balanced HR Partnership Can Impact the Bottom-Line (Guest post by Chris Ponder)

Flip to any HR site, blog, or article and you are likely to see someone discussing the role HR should play in today’s workplace. The discussion of HR’s role in the organization has been the talk for over a decade with HR department reviews ranging from driving the business forward to destructive, compliance police.In theContinue reading “A Balanced HR Partnership Can Impact the Bottom-Line (Guest post by Chris Ponder)”

All I Really Need to Know I Learned at Work

So I’m leaving one job and starting another. It’s a great move and very much a career opportunity for the better (I hope). Essentially at my previous position I was in transactional HR and while I’ll still be doing some of that mostly it will be employee relations which is truly where I’m passionate aboutContinue reading “All I Really Need to Know I Learned at Work”

Interviewing Sandy Michelet

We’re less than two weeks away from Louisiana SHRM Conference and it’s time for another post in our series of “meet the Speakers!” Sandy will be speaking on “Do Re Me – How Thinking like a Musician can build a Better Team….and a Better Organization” which discusses how to think like a musician and useContinue reading “Interviewing Sandy Michelet”

Interviewing Robin Schooling

We’re weeks away from Louisiana SHRM Conference! Here’s another post in our series of “meet the Speakers!” Robin will be speaking on “HR’s Turning Point: Are You Staying in Place or Moving Forward?” which discusses the evolution of HR and how upcoming rends require HR practitioners to change. So without further ado… What made you decideContinue reading “Interviewing Robin Schooling”