HR, Meet Technology

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When I have an inefficient work process or need data to problem solve, I often look to technology. Sometimes, I don't. I just do what I've always done, the way I've always done it and I gripe about technology voids in my workplace.

Good thing there are people out there paying attention to how work gets done,   listening to gripes and doing something about it.  

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​LBi Software is one of those companies. LBi Software is passionate about helping HR see the challenges that lie ahead and providing insight into how to handle them.

​“Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Applying HR Technology to Solve Real-world Problems,” from LBi Software, brings the insight and wisdom of seven of HR's most recognized thought leaders to one topic: how to use today's powerful HR technology to focus on the people in your organization and  become a more strategic business partner. Thank you to LBi for inviting me to participate in this e-book project.

Technology is key to HR success at the most basic level to remove inefficiencies and increase productivity. What is one of your can't-live-without HR technologies?

Graduation: A Day in the Life Sunday

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It seem like just yesterday that we left the hospital with our brand new baby girl and then were attending our first parent teacher conference. And today, our little girl is finishing up another year of school.

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Where did the time go?​ In six short years, graduation will be for real. She'll be taking one giant step out of high school and another into the rest of her life. There are so many thoughts in my head right now and so many things I want to say to her along the lines of, "Do this, don't do that, follow your heart, lead with your head and remember, you will always be my little girl."

There's so much more to say and, thanks to my friend Sarah White, here are a few excerpts from a Huff Post Parents article, 10 Things I Want My Daughter To Know Before She Turns 10, that captures every mother's thoughts so well:  

  1. ​It is not your job to keep the people you love happy.  Not me, not Daddy, not your brother, not your friends.  I promise, it's not. The hard truth is that you can't, anyway.
  2. ​It is okay to disagree with me, and others. You are old enough to have a point of view, and I want to hear it.  So do those who love you.
  3. ​You are so very beautiful. Your face now holds the baby you were and the young woman you are rapidly becoming.

This is just the beginning. Way to go kiddo!​ I am so very proud of you.