Putting Things in Perspective....

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This is the time of year when people are running in circles and different directions...it's a race to the finish.. when the last present is wrapped and the last card is stamped...it's time to take a look back and put things in perspective.
The English (American to be specific) language can be interpreted in many ways...words can be manipulated..taken out of context and unlike numbers...words leave a lot of "grey"...I guess they can cause "grey" hair too, if we linger too long on them!
One person's perception is their reality....if a person trusts you enough to tell you what's on their mind...then you have accomplished something...it's when we aren't trusted or considered trustworthy....that those who know us seek alternative ways.....well...there's no other way for me to say this but "blow us off"....
The bottom line is...if someone thinks enough of you to tell you what's really on their mind...don't dwell or take things out of perspective....celebrate the trust you've earned...
Now go out and buy yourself a present...you deserve it!
Your Employment Yenta....(Just call me "T")

What is a Mensch?

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What is a mensch?....is it animal, vegetable or mineral?....
In life if you live what you believe and believe what you live...you evolve to become the person you are....no matter what you believe...
The fact is....you control who you are...it's easy to say things happen for a reason...but, to effect change in your life you have to be able to "find" the reason....
According to Yenta's # 1 favorite source "Wiki"...
"A mensch "human being" in Yiddish means a person of integrity and honor. The word has been loaned to American English..the meaning goes on "mensch means a good person, like "a stand up guy", a person with the qualities one would hope for in a dear friend or trusted colleague"....
I hope you know a mensch...I do!
Your Employment Yenta (Just call me "T")

Let's Talk Turkey...

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I thought about a special entry for today...and...the message I wanted to convey....it's simple...
Be thankful for what you have...look forward to what you can achieve...develop in the areas where you want to grow..
Show those you know that you care...hold the door open for someone you don't know..
Understand that things don't necessarily happen for a reason...there are reasons for everything....
Happy Thanksgiving...
Your Employment Yenta...(Just call me "T")

In the Days that Followed...

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 Challenging the status quo, ensuring that all candidate slates are diverse, thinking outside the box and tapping into lesser known sources, rich with talent. Not only bringing talent on board but, making sure that our business partners are fully informed in an effort to keep this new found talent engaged and functional.
Building strong alliances by being honest, dutiful and diligent..
It is not "my" mantra but, every human resources professional across the board.
For those of you who are troubled by the outcome of the last few days....with the election...mother nature...and a myriad of issues individual to each.....
The thought remains that we "can" make a choice...that some never know what "we" take for granted...
I do feel there is "change" in the air....and...I do know that it's difficult for people to accept change...
I watched last night as the leader from "the other side"....said...there would be compromise....(be still my heart)....there would be partnership...there would be collaboration...his words thrilled me....
I turned off the TV....the computer.....and....savored the moment...
I realized...as I am sure this leader did...people are tired of fighting with each other....people are tired of watching the gridlock....radical behavior is just that...."radical" and rather than unite...it divides...
It seems to me....albeit the radicals....that "the other side" realizes that they need to be more open and more inclusive...they need to infuse with people "that don't just look like them"...
Of course, the underlying cause might be that now and finally "the other side" understands people frown at those who deliberately remain immobile...
Maybe they see that more of the same behavior will backfire....again in 2016.....maybe they know we have had enough....and maybe for me...I can go back to being...
Rocket J. Squirrel....(Your Employment Yenta...Just call me "T")

Butter or Parkay?

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The age old question...butter or parkay?.....does that mean... is it real?...not real?...or unreal?
In life we all make decisions...it's the best part of living..and...along with our decisions are the responsibilities of accepting the outcomes of our actions....if we make a mistake (lots of those here in Yentaland)... own up to it..
But, if you manipulate the truth and lie to the people....well..then as they said in The Emerald City..."that's a horse of a different color"....
So, no matter what you believe to be right or wrong...just tell the truth..the whole truth and nothin' but the truth...
Your Employment Yenta (Just call me "T")

The Young Man and the Tissue

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The old man shuffled down the street...he was bent over with age and his nose was running but, his intent on getting home was purposeful.
Most were in their own worlds...heading back from work and school....they didn't even glance his way....
There was one young man who eyed him...he searched his pockets for a tissue...none to be found..so, he ducked into the nearest store and bought a pocket pack...
Exiting the store with his purchase and, knowing the man couldn't get too far....he caught up to him and offered a tissue...
The old man was grateful...took a tissue from the small pack and handed it back...
The young man said, "no, keep them....where do you live"......they continued walking...and..on the way they discussed the man's participation in WWll.....arriving safely at his apartment building, the old man thanked him for the conversation...and...the young man thanked him for his service....
That young man is my son....Take the time to talk to someone and make a difference...
Your Employment Yenta...(Just call me "T")

The Empty Suit Syndrome

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Even an experienced interviewer can make a hiring error. This blog post is dedicated to the brave men and women who "ask" the questions and evaluate the "answers".
I don't know about you but, this Yenta would prefer to hear, "an accomplishment..well yes, there are a few but, my greatest is when I helped a team member who was struggling to grasp a concept and I was able to simplify the process and put him/her on the right track"....Does that save money?? ..You bet it does...because the alternative of the person failing will cost more in the long run of repeating the hiring and training process...
Of course, we can't ask the question...."Explain a time for me when you didn't get what you want...what happened?"
I wonder what would happen if we had a "candidate cam"...and..we could observe people in their own environments....a little too much Big Brother??.....maybe...but, I bet our turnover would be minimal....
Sometimes, "the empty suit".....is just that...and...what you don't see is what you get!
Your Employment Yenta (Just call me "T")