Author: Mallory Conboy
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Why does corporate love to force goals down my throat?
Have you ever had a manager tell you need to set your own career goals or else? Else being some mysterious omen. I have. And honestly, while the idea might be rooted in good intentions, the way it appears in the workplace is like getting root canal. Goals are supposed to be motivating. They are…
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What actually is corporate punishment?
Working in HR meant I got a front-row seat to the inner workings of corporate punishment. It also meant I occasionally had to be the one handing it out. That part of the job sucks! The holy trinity of punishment in most workplaces goes like this: warnings, suspensions, and if you’re really naughty, termination. Fired.…
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Can 90% of Jobs Really Be Taught on the Job?
“90% of jobs can be taught on the job.”That’s what a lot of people preach. I don’t know where they got that figure from, but it’s always a super high number. Where has this actually been tested? I don’t know. The idea is simple: hire someone with a great attitude, a growth mindset, and the…
