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A Good Bye with Humanity

Persuasive Powerhouse

The whole point is to treat them as “human beings&# , not just as “human resources&#. The words we use in the workplace make it difficult to be, and treat others as, human. These include “human resources&# , “human capital&# , and “talent management&#.

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Wait! Don't Fire That Person (Yet)!

Persuasive Powerhouse

This might mean you need to contact Human Resources or your EAP. In my experience, at one point in my leadership career, some colleagues have labeled me as the ‘terminator’ jokingly. You must deeply listen for understanding and value. There may be a spark of truth in their side of things.

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It's Not About Perfection

Persuasive Powerhouse

Sad, but true; much of my life and career I have attempted to achieve perfection in everything I do. She was so broken; the issue became a mess, taken all the way to human resources and finally resolved without hurting anybody. It definitely has not enabled me to find a great job/career path as fast as I had hoped.

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