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My name is Luc Turner, and I live and breath in Human Resources and Industrial Organization. I currently work for a multi-state company at our corporate HQ as the HR Director.

I love to make sense out of the chaos that is best referred to as the Human Element.

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Business > Leadership Strategies Explaining Six Sigma: 2 of 12
The concept of Six Sigma has moved a long way from the humble beginnings of the two Ball State University graduates that founded the concept. It has moved from a rather simple application of parametric statistics, into a heavy hitting industry brand, packed with a million bells and whistles. The foundation of Six Sigma tends... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory The 'Kill Bill' Law in Florida: Advances in self-defense or more gun tragedies?: 1 of 6
In what twisted, candy coated, sun shiny world does it make sense to tell citizens of this country to run away from a bad guy or just give in instead of defending themselves? There are people in Florida, rotting in jail because they defended their homes and family from intruders and this resulted in the death of the people t... More..
Business > Office How to prevent or end workplace rumors: 1 of 5
Rumors can be the most dangerous and damaging form of communication that we encounter. At the water cooler, personal lives and actions become the hot topics of debate, and much like a game of telephone, they quickly gain a life of their own. It's difficult to know how to deal with these issues, as rumors aren't exactly fact,... More..
Business > Human Resources How to write performance appraisals: 2 of 8
Do you know who your best worker is? In many small and mid-sized companies performance is gauged by what the boss thinks based on little instances of communication. There are many problems with this. Often in companies good workers get annoyed when they see that the people who pretend to be the best are often promoted over t... More..
Business > Human Resources What is human resource outsourcing: 1 of 2
Human Resource outsourcing is a popular trend among companies with fewer than 200 employees. The overall bargaining power and lower overhead costs due to shear numbers give HR outsourcing companies a strong appeal for those who are not yet at the size to take on the financial burden. HR outsourcing companies can provide stro... More..
Business > Human Resources Employee assistance programs (EAPs) and what they offer to companies: 1 of 1
Having an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in your company can make a big difference in your company and your employees. An EAP program is one in which the company out-sources the resolution of personal issues to licensed professionals. Management is frequently thrown into the depths of counseling their employees, and this ... More..
Business > Human Resources Does workforce diversity live up to its promise?: 10 of 15
Workforce diversity does not live up to the high hopes of those who champion this initiative. This is for a simple yet very important reason. Companies define workforce diversity as "having X number of people from Race Y or gender Z." This is not workforce diversity, it is stereotype hiring. Diversity isn't the color of your... More..
Business > Human Resources Religion in the workplace: 6 of 9
Companies have grown afraid of religion in the workplace. The growing fear that religion can lead to law suits has stripped many public buildings and statues of religious connotations. The question is: Should religion in the workplace be permitted? This article is approached in terms of employment law as opposed to a religio... More..
Business > Human Resources Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator in the workplace: 2 of 3
Using Personality tests like the MBTI in the workplace can be dangerous if not used correctly! So does personality type mean that you are better suited for some jobs compared to others? A popular theory in the 50's and 60's was that personality was a good predictor of what you could and couldn't do well in a job. Tests such ... More..
Business > Human Resources Goal setting in business: The importance of clearly defined and rewarding goals: 3 of 4
So you spent all this money on hiring the best. You spent all kinds of money, time, and effort on training. You also have been working your tail off on retention. After all of that hard work, are you not seeing the returns you expected? If so, then you are not alone. Many HR professionals and businesspeople alike have a seri... More..