Time to "Un-Tire".....

Hello All Help Wanted Seekers!
Most of you know I took a stab at "retiring". This experiment lasted about 3 weeks and I was back in the swing of things...or...on the hunt for talent....
When I thought about it...I wondered...why do they call it "Re-Tire"....does that mean we take a do over on being tired? ....this didn't make any sense to your dear Yenta.......I don't know anyone who enjoys being "tired"...."tired" to me sounds OLD....a fate worse than death, dear ones!
Doing things because you "have" to....can get real tired.... real soon...
So, from this moment forward..we shall proclaim a new era....the time of "Un-Tire"....this simply means....do what you love to do...for the sake of loving it...
Your Employment Yenta...(Just call me "T")

Labor Day....An Oxymoron....

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Labor Day signfies the end of Summer....If most are off on Labor Day...why don't we call it... No Labor Day...or Lack of Labor Day...of Laborless Day...
This holiday weekend...enjoy the fruits of your labor....relax...eat...and...shop...what's better!
Your Employment Yenta...(Just call me "T")

86 Million Strong...

Hello All Help Wanted Seekers....

This post is dedicated to those who "help the seekers"...yours truly included...
There are 86 million millenials (that's 7% more than the Baby Boomer generation) ...and...the 18-29 set is actively enrolled in the talent pool.
These bright, eager and highly educated people are not "experienced". We, as hiring professionals are keen on finding high potential, bright candidates who posess a superior level of learning agility.
This population certainly meets that criteria! But, they are inexperienced.
Baby Boomers followed the path of....decide what you want to study...study it...and...good, bad or indifferent...this is your fate...
The millenials on the other hand....test...chance....and redesign...we admire them...if they crash and burn and they change their course...
The next time you decline a millenial because they are inexperienced or the interview is not as "crisp" as you would like..
THINK:
Will Steady Eddie make the next discovery??...or are you looking for a Magellan...an explorerer who will create!
Your Employment Yenta....(Just call me "T")

Tales of The Fixer

Hello All Help Wanted Seekers!
Sometimes, I am guilty of accepting responsibilities for mistakes that are not duly mine...Perhaps it's my "Yenta" upbringing that causes me to pause and say.."Yes, it was me...my fault....how can I fix it"...Now, that I reflect...it could be that I consider myself "the fixer"....so, with that said...no one can fix everything and why fix something if it's not broken???
Do own up to your mistakes but, don't take on those that are not rightfully yours. Sometimes, the more you try to fix something the more it breaks....
Your Employment Yenta (Just call me "T")

Drawing the Lines of Communication....

Hello All Help Wanted Seekers!
Communicate....Communicate....Communicate!
It's far better to keep your clients, friends and/or peers informed instead of creating doubt and wonder.
As an HR professional I have made it my mantra to partner on the good, the not so good and the unknown.
Just because I haven't been able to send able bodies doesn't mean I'm not "ably"  seeking them.... I will routinely pick up the phone (yes, that old fashioned vehicle for hearing a person's voice...how novel!)...and..touch base to keep them posted....Keeping people informed establishes a high level of integrity. Never over promise and under deliver! Honest and open communication is an acquired skill....
Your Employment Yenta (Just call me "T")
PS... Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Checks and Balances...

Hello All Help Wanted Seekers!
Perhaps this post isn't for those who seek help in the way it was meant to be...and.. maybe, we need to start thinking of protecting ourselves in all ways.
The question begs to be answered. If 99.9% of companies conduct criminal background checks and medical screenings on their new hires...why would we not do this for John Q. Citizen who is requesting a firearm?  Why should these items be sold over the Internet?
 Necessary services are being cut and yet we allow Internet sales that are non-taxed.
There seems to be something wrong with this picture.
I don't think it's about "gun control" ...I think it's just part of "control" and who is really in control!
Please tell me how this is not "reasonable"
Your Employment Yenta (Just call me "T")

Your EPA....

Hello All Help Wanted Seekers...
 Everyone should have their own Environmental Protection Agency...aka...."your space"....As most of you know, your dear Yenta has left the city life and lights behind and settled into the country...I have learned over the last few months....it's not "how" you hang your hat that affects you...it's "where" you hang it....The tranquility of the country has allowed me to focus on my work life, my extended life and my creativity...
The cobwebs of any negativity have been self removed....
So, next time you are feeling out of sorts...take out your Swifter...and...whatever, you do...do not let anyone rent space in your head for free!
And, if you are in the neighborhood...stop by:)
All comments and questions welcomed..
Your Employment Yenta (Just call me "T")