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Putting the "human" back in Human Resources

Posted on Jul 28th, 2006 by Mary_C : Fierce Idealist Mary_C

A few weeks ago one of my Zaadz buddies, king,  asked about HR in corporations, and my perspective of how it can be and what it will take to make it better. In his words, he wanted... More »

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Liz Murray quote

Posted on Jul 22nd, 2006 by Mary_C : Fierce Idealist Mary_C

Liz Murray, whose life story was made into the movie, "Homeless to Harvard," recently spoke at the Society of Human Resource Management's annual conference, where she said... "When you go back to your environment and you... More »

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Rants on the Corporate Work Environment

Posted on May 5th, 2006 by Mary_C : Fierce Idealist Mary_C

Common Sense.  Quarterly Revenue.  Job Security.  Pick 2.  Is This the Reality of Business Today? It feels that way sometimes, doesn't it? Having to make a trade-off among some very compelling priorities. But does it... More »

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More Quotations

Posted on Apr 30th, 2006 by Mary_C : Fierce Idealist Mary_C

This one from my sister, Bec. Buckminster Fuller challenged us with a bold vision: "To make the world work for 100% of humanity in the shortest possible time through spontaneous cooperation without ecological offense or... More »

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About Work: A Theme in Quotations

Posted on Apr 20th, 2006 by Mary_C : Fierce Idealist Mary_C

"The world is moved not only by the mighty shoves of the heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker."  - Helen Keller "The work exists for the person... More »

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