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Re: Love the One You’re With

mvndrvrt — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:59:48 -0000

Hey Karla - good post outlining an extreme example of a situation that probably exists in some form inside every workplace in America (if not the globe) You outlined the best strategy that I am aware to fix it - coaching, performance expectations - the velvet glove. Unfortunately, this is often just a band-aid for disgruntled tension. At the end of the day, no matter where you work or how valuable you may be, if your workplace is like this one, you are living an effed up life 24/7. You are in the wrong situation.

File your papers and get the hell out. Life is too short not to be valued at work and to be spending so much time in a barely tolerable situation.

Re: In The Wide Open Web Everyone’s Watching

mvndrvrt — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:49:03 -0000

nice post and observations. Customer Service is all about perception. I thought this was somewhat unreasonably instigated though.

Re: SocialTalk Tuesdays Experts Request | SocialTalk

mvndrvrt — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:28:25 -0000

Looking forward to being a part of WomenPartner International!

Re: Hello world!

mvndrvrt — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:09:50 -0000

How do you get to be a part of the crew?

Re: More Thoughts on "Does My Employer Own My LinkedIn Profile?"

mvndrvrt — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:45:38 -0000

Hey NEal, Thanks for pointing folks to the blog post. I appreciate the comments. Your new post is great in that it provides additional insights. I'll have to ponder those before I comment further.

It is truly a small world. Lonnie Gulden and I met via LinkedIn working on a project for my wife that never really came together.

And Steven Burda and LinkedIn are going to a be a blog post topic on Human Race Horses some time later this week!

Re: Win Copies of Dan Schawbel’s “Me 2.0″ Book

mvndrvrt — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:50:03 -0000

I don't want to win the free book. I want to get a review copy to write about and give away on my blog!

Michael VanDervort's last blog post..What are the Odds?

Re: Welcome to Black January: Microsoft, Intel, IBM and others lay off tons

mvndrvrt — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:21:29 -0000

It will be difficult to intiate 1 million start-up tech business with the current aversion to risk. I believe if things could be stabilized a little, you would start to see money from smaller investors who want need to get better gains than they can from traditional markets.

We need to see innovation applied to the financing arm of tech which is just as creative as the tedch itself. Maybe investor pools/funds managed by reputable firms...difficult to find..but out there somewhere.

I'd put some moey behind a lot of companies if i thought i could get better returns.

Also, the new government is going to support labor law reform, but they don;t prefer larger companies over small, they will be passing legislation that will make it easier for a union to organize any company or employer, including small tech stuart-ups.

Re: Building your twitter network

mvndrvrt — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:16:33 -0000

I blog about business and human resources issues, and speak on the same topics.

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

mvndrvrt — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:04:20 -0000

Basic resume tips here http://bestpracticeexchange.blogspot.com/2008/1...

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

mvndrvrt — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:02:39 -0000

People can always check out dead pages with the "wayback machine" if they really want to.

Re: When Pirates Board a New Ship

mvndrvrt — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:11:04 -0000

Chris,

If you want all the pirates you can handle, you should check out Gasparilla in Tampa. The festival starts January 24. http://www.gasparillapiratefest.com/

Re: HR Comunication Lesson: Don’t Be Predictable

mvndrvrt — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:18:16 -0000

Great image, Frank. Usually when I gargle peanut butter, I choose the "Chunky" brand!

Re: Building your twitter network

mvndrvrt — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:42:14 -0000

How did you get the field for entering the twitter names into your comment field (if you are willing to share)?

twitter: mvndrvrt

Re: Tech news in real time

mvndrvrt — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:46:48 -0000

@scobelizer

Robert,

Could you do a blog post giving the top 10 ways you parse your information flow, and which tools you use? Not everyone is as capable of sorting the flow of noise/information that you enjoy so much. I like the noise, although I am more swimming up a creek than the Niagra you are using. It would be interesting to read some of the techniques you use.

Michael

Re: Sponsored: Sears, Christmas And Granting Wishes

mvndrvrt — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:39:03 -0000

I'd like package #1 :)

Re: Building your twitter network

mvndrvrt — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:06:06 -0000

Great idea! Thanks for sharing these networking tips!

Re: 10 Tenets for The New HR

mvndrvrt — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:44:34 -0000

Dude, your 10 point plan rocks, even beyond the 70's

Re: I Have Become A Player In The Blogosphere!

mvndrvrt — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:57:20 -0000

Zale,

I am glad to have helped you enter the upper echelons of the blogosphere! I enjoy your blog and the training and advice you offer regarding using LinkedIn as a business tool. Keep up the good work!

Re: I’m following you!

mvndrvrt — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:15:01 -0000

It's agreat idea, Jim. I wish I could get this kind of commentary running on my blog!

Thanks for showing some useful information!

Re: I’m following you!

mvndrvrt — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:09:14 -0000

Hello Jim

Great blog. Great idea!

I blog about human resources related topics for business rather than marketing. A niche where I am guaranteed never to make a living as a blogger!

Google is important as a supporter of many of these types of initiatives and for providing a superb research tool. They cn't help it that they also want to rule the world!

Michael VanDervort

Re: Time for Employees to Go Lewis & Clark

mvndrvrt — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:50:27 -0000

True, Frank, true :)

Re: Time for Employees to Go Lewis & Clark

mvndrvrt — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:41:27 -0000

Nice sentiment. Like "staying under the radar"...it works as a temporary evasive action, but it is ultimately a losing strategy :)

-- Michael VanDervort
http://humanracehorses.blogspot.com
http://bestpracticeexchange.blogspot.com

Re: All VC activity has NOT stopped

mvndrvrt — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:59:31 -0000

Robert,

The retail company that I work for just spent $500 million to acquire 49 stores from Albertson's LLC. Publix is privately held and the largest employer in the state of Florida. They have made the Great Place to Work Institute list 11 straight years.

Companies that have done well in the past and are well managed will continue to do well, including investing for the future now while they can get bargains.

This is actually happening in pockets all over the retail industry. The spending is just selective. VC won't die either, but it may spend money smarter for a time.

-- Michael VanDervort
http://bestpracticeexchange.blogspot.com

Re: The customers are gone, now what? Tent sale!

mvndrvrt — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:10:08 -0000

Alas, I am on the other coast. It would be fun!

Re: Economic crisis hits home…

mvndrvrt — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:34:21 -0000

Many companies utilize laid off employees as free-lancers after the fact. In the end, it is cheaper labor since the benefit costs are not carried any longer, and you can end the 1099 relationship very easily.

It is not necessarily a better business model, but it is a money saver. I have laid off hundreds of people in my HR career. It always sucks. The good news, most people are very resilient and wind up better off in the long run.

It is more difficult to believe that story in today's economic morasse.

Robert, I wish your colleagues the best of luck!

-- Michael VanDervort

http://bestpracticeexchange.blogspot.com
http://humanracehorses.blogspot.com