Category Archives: Lockard 7

NEW GUEST POST: 4 Power Tools Needed in Your Job Hunt

 Author: Chika Uwazie Currently I am a student obtaining my Masters in Human Resources Management, and as my graduation date draws closer I am now actively back on the job hunt again. I told myself that I am not just looking … Continue reading

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How is that ANGER working for ya?

In the journey to help HR evolve from within, I have had a number of great folks share personal stories to help support the data and value of The Lockard 7. One that was shared with me this last week … Continue reading

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What HRev-er withdrawal?

So, I am going through some HRevolution withdrawal. The latest “Unconference” event was held last weekend (Oct 2), but unfortunately for me, life got in the way and I wasn’t able to attend the glitz and glamour in Vegas. So why … Continue reading

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It is all about CHOICE

Though it has been a few months since having the opportunity to enjoy the SHRM 2011 Annual Conference in Las Vegas,  however one haunting word has been around-and-around in my head, over-and-over.  That word is: CHOICE. I sat through a number of sessions at the Conference in … Continue reading

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Break Time!

Since attending the SHRM National Convention over a month ago, I have been very interested in a statement that Arianna Huffington made in concern to workplace productivity. She said that we, as business professionals are going to have to learn more … Continue reading

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The Lovejoy of the Season

Found between late April (Spring) and early June (what some would consider Summer) you will find a season which is filled with hope, ambition, revelry, and sometimes the highest of pageantry. The best part of this season is that the benefits that go with it are as personal … Continue reading

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Takin’ it to the streets

There are two (2) things I have to admit: 1.) The Universe sends me inspiration when I least expect it,  2.) I can miss these inspirations sometimes because they come in such small packages (What? I grew up with four sisters. There was always something … Continue reading

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In a single word: INTEGRITY

Through my up-brining as a Navy brat, and the influence that my Marine buddies have had on me I have learned the real-life meanings to the words: Duty and Honor. Back in Boy Scouts I learned the meanings to the words: Trustworthy, Loyal, … Continue reading

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You may say I am a dreamer…

John Lennon once said, “You may say that I am a dreamer, but I am not the only one”. The fact in my case is that I am just 1 of at least 150…150 strong, and ever growing number of HR Professionals who have … Continue reading

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Silents, and Boomers, and Ys – Oh My!

Alright, so I have laid evidence to two conversations/presentations in the last two months concerning how to effectively communicate and manage all four of the Generations that are currently in the workforce (Silent Generation, Boomers, Xers, and Generation Y), SWEET – … Continue reading

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