Sharlyn Lauby, Author at WorkWell

Sharlyn Lauby is an author, writer, speaker and consultant. She has been named a Top HR Digital Influencer and is best-known for her work on HR Bartender, a friendly place to talk about workplace issues. HR Bartender has been recognized as one of the Top 5 Business Blogs Worth Reading by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Best Business Blog by the Stevie Awards. Publications such as Reuters, The New York Times, ABC News, TODAY, and The Wall Street Journal have sought out her expertise on topics related to human resources and the workplace. Sharlyn has published three books; her most recent is “The Recruiter’s Handbook: A Complete Guide for Sourcing, Selecting, and Engaging the Best Talent” which is available on Amazon. And her personal goal in life is to find the best cheeseburger on the planet.

5 ways employees can reduce company turnover

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5 ways employees can reduce company turnover

You might have read the title to this post and thought, “How can employees reduce turnover?!” Truth is, you…

Deep or wide: Should you become a specialist or generalist in your career?

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Deep or wide: Should you become a specialist or generalist…

One of the most important decisions we can make in our careers is the decision to be a generalist or a specialist.…

5 steps to change careers

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5 steps to change careers

Many people are working in careers that they sort of “fell” into. They didn’t plan to work in that industry,…

Career ladder or career lattice?

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Career ladder or career lattice?

One of your 2020 career goals might be to get a new job. You can accomplish that a couple of ways. First, by researching…

5 ways to celebrate employees

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5 ways to celebrate employees

Everyone wants to know when they’re doing a good job. It’s simply the right thing to do. Recognition tells…

5 ways managers can reduce turnover

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5 ways managers can reduce turnover

There’s an old cliché that says, “Employees don’t leave companies. They leave bad managers.” The point…

How the (re)hiring process should go when a former employee wants to return

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How the (re)hiring process should go when a former employee…

In the post, “What employees need to consider when returning to a former employer,” we discussed what employees…

How to develop a personal emergency plan

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How to develop a personal emergency plan

No matter where you live, chances are you’re at risk for some type of natural disaster or emergency. That isn’t…

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