Robin Schooling

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HR and the Law of Unintended Consequences

Robin Schooling

The actions we take, whether as individuals or institutions, often lead to consequences that we did not anticipate. This phenomenon, known as the Law of Unintended Consequences (LOUC), is a fundamental aspect of human decision-making and has significant implications for various fields, including economics and social science. Despite its importance, the LOUC is often ignored by those in decision-making roles.

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Myth Busters: Rethinking Hiring in the Modern Workplace

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There are numerous notions we hold close – in our hearts and minds – about recruiting and hiring employees. We often learn these things early in our career as a manager, HR professional or recruiter. In the professional equivalent of sitting around the campfire, we hear the scary stories and soak in “advice” from those who have come before us.

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Paper Trails and Power Plays: HR Technology

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Not that long ago – I am talking within the last 5 years – I worked with a company that, to put it mildly, was reluctant to implement new work and HR technology. Monthly financial reports, delivered to department heads for review and approval, were 1-inch thick paper packets. Internal comms (memos and newsletters and directives) were posted on bulletin boards and left on tables in the employee breakrooms.

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Tedious Twins: Jury Duty and New Employee Orientation

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I had jury duty last week. Or, to put it more accurately, last week I answered a summons to serve on a jury and thus reported to the 19 th Judicial District Court to fulfill my civic duty. There were maybe 150 of us in total. Folks in business attire (suits, heels, LSU sweatshirts) and others who looked like they barely passed through a shower. Facial expressions and body language ranged from grim determination to exasperation.

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Innovative HR: Contemplating “If” & Asking “Why Not?”

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“The art of the possible” is a phrase often used to describe the practice of achieving the best possible outcome in a given situation – especially in the context of politics. It’s about creating achievable goals and being pragmatic rather than idealistic. Candidates (or elected representatives) who toss out this bon mot on the campaign trail desire to be thought of as intelligent (ha!

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The Privilege of a Day Off: Unpacking Black Friday

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Until 6 years ago I had never worked for an organization that scheduled to be closed for business on the Day after Thanksgiving. In addition, over the course of time, I worked for a fair number of companies that were open on Thanksgiving Day. At one organization the paid holidays were bundled into the general PTO bank so if, for example, a holiday feel on a regularly scheduled workday (i.e.

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How to Make the Most of a Job You Hate

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Are people still quiet quitting? Rage quitting? Staying or leaving their jobs in some other manner with a sexy/trendy moniker as highlighted in the WSJ and at SHRM conferences? Probably. People, tired of putting up with management nonsense and crappy work environments for decades centuries millennium, have always let their feet do the walking. And leaving a job is often not just because of one BIG thing; oftentimes people decide to look elsewhere due to the proverbial death by a thousand paper c

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