Nine years ago, when I took my HR experience and SPHR certification to the field with Doctors Without Borders, I had no idea how much my outlook on life, people, and on HR for that matter, would change. I have seen joy in the midst of desperation, love in the midst of violence, and people … Read more
Somebody recently insulted my shoes and I must admit, it has been hard to let it go. We were gathered for some happy hours one Friday afternoon and a colleague looked down and said, “What are you wearing? Slippers?” I followed his eyes and saw my most favorite pair of shoes smiling up at me. … Read more
It was mid-morning and a long way from quiet. One child was screaming out his frustration while another loudly insisted on her mother’s immediate attention. Cleaners were swapping jokes in Creole, mopping floors, and moving furniture in their never-ending effort to wipe out those nasty bacteria bugs that lurk about in nooks and crannies. Nurses … Read more
Far too often I make the mistake of believing I know exactly how the day will go before I even get out of bed. And why wouldn’t I? Only hours earlier I had tucked myself in with plans confirmed, schedules coordinated, and a list of things to do – each item with its own tick … Read more