Sharlyn Lauby, Author at WorkLife

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.

7 ways to get buy-in for your ideas

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7 ways to get buy-in for your ideas

We all have ideas. Whether the idea is big or small, the challenge most people face is trying to figure out how…

6 tips to apologize properly

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6 tips to apologize properly

As much as we might not like to admit it, we all make mistakes. When that happens, we need to show accountability…

6 places to spring clean (that aren’t your home)

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6 places to spring clean (that aren’t your home)

March 20 marked the first day of spring. It’s also marks a very common annual activity: household spring cleaning.…

6 places you can go for a staycation

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6 places you can go for a staycation

We know it’s important to take a little time off from work. Vacations allow us to get the relaxation and rest…

5 things new managers must do

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5 things new managers must do

Congratulations! You’re a new manager. And I don’t necessarily mean a first-time manager. Maybe you’ve been…

6 perks you can ask for instead of a raise

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6 perks you can ask for instead of a raise

It’s time for your annual performance review. You’ve had a great year. Accomplished your goals. Taken on extra…

5 reasons why you shouldn’t ‘ghost’ your next employer

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5 reasons why you shouldn’t ‘ghost’ your next employer

Ghosting is the practice of ending a relationship by suddenly — and without explanation — withdrawing from…

Freelancing in retirement? Here are 6 skills you should have

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Freelancing in retirement? Here are 6 skills you should…

As an increasing number of older workers are re-entering the workforce or postponing retirement, they’re looking…

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