What I'm Thankful For This Thanksgiving, we have a lot to be thankful for.Here's my partial list: I am thankful for . . .
Employees from hell.
Managers who begin phrases with, "I know I shouldn't say this, but . .."
FMLA and employees who don't give notice.
Changes in technology just for the fun of it.
Mandates from corporate that don't make sense.
Increasing health benefits costs.
Lawyers who need to review all documents before distributed.
Managers that don't understand management.
Management that doesn't understand employees.
Teams that won't get along.
Mergers and acquisitions with 14 different pay plans, benefit plans, and policies and procedures.
New laws that no one understands how to interpret.
Top talent who leave the organization because a competing organization offers better perks.
Too many applicants.
Too few applicants with the right skill sets.
Hiring managers who insist on asking job applicants, "where are you from?"
Managers who think older workers are naturally "overqualified."
Slashed budgets.
Mergers and acquisitions with 14 different pay plans, benefit plans, and policies and procedures.
New laws that no one understands how to interpret.
Top talent who leave the organization because a competing organization offers better perks.
Too many applicants.
Too few applicants with the right skill sets.
Hiring managers who insist on asking job applicants, "where are you from?"
Managers who think older workers are naturally "overqualified."
Slashed budgets.
Why am I thankful for all these things? Because they ensure that we will always need human resources professionals!
May you have a blessed Thanksgiving and holiday season!
Reference
An e-briefing from Cathy Fyock and Innovative Management Concepts
