Musings From the CareerAnarchist

SHRM 11: Session Coverage Minus the Mini-Celebrity Cult Following

2011-06-27T17:04:00.000-04:00

Tweet There is a lot of SHRM 2011 blog content to be found on the internet, this week and for weeks to come. Some will be great, some not so much. A lot will cover conference activities/events/impressions. Most will cover the popular sessions. What I plan to do is visit and blog about those sessions that don’t have a mini-celebrity cult following but are no less relevant. Like the session I

SHRM National: Cirque de Soleil and the Important of Failure

2011-06-27T12:50:00.001-04:00

Tweet The SHRM National Conference opened with a bang. Even though I was standing in line waiting to register when the conference officially opened, the Twitter stream kept me in the loop. I heard something about a Cirque De Soleil opening act and Lady Gaga but I could have just been in mind melt-down from the ridiculousness that was the registration line. I was a bit peeved that I did not

Day 1 of SHRM National: Exhausting, Overwhelming, and Enjoying the Moments

2011-06-27T12:35:00.001-04:00

Tweet Day 1 is down and out in Vegas. I had a friend send me a text this morning asking me how’s Vegas. I responded in one word…exhausting. It has been non-stop since I got off the plane on Saturday. Between the networking events, after hour events, SHRM Expo hall, and then the general opening sessions on Sunday, I am tired! I need a week off just to catch up on my sleep! The time zone change

My First Impression of Vegas

2011-06-25T23:23:00.000-04:00

Tweet Ok, so here I am, all checked into the hotel, changed and ready to get my grub on. I just wanted to drop a quick post to tell you about my first impressions of Vegas. So, I get to the hotel and am immediately assaulted by slot machines. Now, I am not a gambler, so no big deal, right? But, for those that have issues with gambling...this could pose a problem. I mean, it seems that you

On My Way to SHRM '11. First "Pre" Conference Post!

2011-06-25T17:58:00.000-04:00

Tweet So, I am up in the air, on my way to my first ever SHRM National Conference. I am giddy with excitement about meeting with so many of my tweeps in real life, about the experience in general, about the new connections that I plan to make, the sessions I plan to attend, and just talking and hearing about HR in general. As somebody who has never need to a SHRM National Conference, I can't

Vology Data Systems is seeking the master of all things Social Media!

2011-06-21T14:32:00.000-04:00

Tweet If you are a Social Media guru, excel in the quick pace of today’s communication, and are looking for a lively work atmosphere, then read on because this may be the opportunity you’ve imagined for yourself! Create the plan, execute the plan and bask in the glory that this newly created position has the potential to deliver! Summary: The Social Media Manager will serve as the social

Losing Time

2011-05-18T11:11:00.000-04:00

Tweet Time is something that we all say we never have enough of. It isn't hard to lose time. In fact, It is quite easy to get bogged down in our day to day lives. Work takes over our days, our families take over our nights and weekends, and sometimes it's impossible to tell the where to draw the line because the line tends to blur, or disappear completely. We make commitments that we break,

The Benefits of Selfishness - Part 2

2011-02-22T16:22:00.000-05:00

Tweet The term "selfish" seems to be the running theme this week. I have had multiple encounters with it this week and in extremely different, but no less meaningful and important ways. Whenever I have instances like I have had this week, I have to take a step back and analyze the situation and what the world, in its infinite, albeit convoluted, wisdom, is trying to tell me. I spoke to you

Sometimes Being Selfish is an Option

2011-02-21T17:04:00.001-05:00

Tweet I had a friend call me selfish this weekend. I have to tell you that, it hurt, more than just a little. Not because of the power behind the sentiment, but because it rang more than a little true. I can be a little selfish and I am not afraid to say that I am proud of it...when I use it for good and not for evil. Now, I digress a little bit, because I think that, in order for you to

My Experience with Drive Thru HR

2011-02-18T14:56:00.005-05:00

Today I had the fascinating experience of being interviewed for Drive Thru HR with William Tincup and Bryan Wempen. When I was first approached to be a part of this show, I was instantly honored, and then just as instantly terrified...lol! For most of you that know me, I have an opinion on EVERYTHING!! Sometimes, extremely strong opinions. Not wanting to come across as controversial, I wanted to

Director - HR Shared Services (Northern New Jersey)

2010-12-28T21:24:00.002-05:00

Posting on behalf of somebody in my network...My name is Jane Welton. I am currently looking for a Director of Human Resources Shared Services for a medical company located in North Jersey. The idea candidate will have proven leadership experience in managing compensation, benefits design and administration. Effective leadership with respect to Total Rewards management, total cash design and

The New VP of Communication - NAAAHR, Tampa Bay Chapter

2010-12-28T02:27:00.003-05:00

As of January 1st, 2011 I will be taking over as the new VP of Communication for the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources - Tampa Bay Chapter. This is truly an honor but also has my stomach in knots at the very thought of the expectations and responsibilities involved in this role. It seems almost like a dream the way this all played out...almost in hyper-drive, going from

Rachel Salley's Resume

2010-12-16T01:27:00.003-05:00