The Stalking Begins Today

I am heading out for lunch today. Yes, Lisa is taking a real live, get away from my desk, get in the car and drive somewhere lunch. I am going to the local SHRM Chapter Holiday Social.

Me leaving my desk for lunch is a big deal and honestly, it is a way bigger deal than it really should be. Considering my commitment to making a difference and to connection, getting out and about should be a regular part of business for me. It hasn't been.

I said I would get outside of my work into my own backyardback in April, but I didn't. Now I am. Thanks to Paul DeBettignies, the amazing MN Headhunter, and fine folks from HRP MN, I am getting to know members of the HR recruitment community in the cities and today, my sites are set on St. Cloud. 

Not only is VA having a tough time attracting HR professionals nationally, but yesterday someone noted that we have not been able to attract a lot of interest from HR people from our local community. He was right and that's a problem. That's my problem. People in the community don’t know a lot about us - or me. I bet that if they knew me and knew that they had a chance to work with me – they’d be lining up at the door!

So, with that end in mind, my goal today is to spread some holiday cheer, seek out the best HR professionals in Central MN and stalk them.

Ho, ho, ho! I've got my eye on you.

'Tis Up, The HR Carnival That is!

 

The latest Carnival of HR is live right now over at the Fortify your Oasis blog and there is a lot to read! Rowan Manahan is this month's wonderful, winter host live from Dublin, Ireland. One of the first bloggers I followed, he continues to bring the good stuff.

So, "pour yourself a large caffeinated beverage, indulge yourself with some good chocolate and prepare for a whirligig of the best of HR thinking from across the globe. "

We are nearing the end of the year but we are not done with 2009 Carnivals yet! April Dowling at the Pseudo HR Blog is the holiday host of the next Carnival and she is followed by a very special New Year Carnival that is well, a tad on the wild side. Well, not too wild but very new and fun - it is in vlog format! So go here, grab your webcam, give some love to Bill Boorman and share your thoughts for 2010.

We are winding the year down with a bang! Enjoy.