Women supporting women?

When I am skeptical of something, I watch for the trend to see if it is real. I read something recently that caught my eye.   The article talked about how executive women still don't help executive women-and with the tone of the article --I felt the writer was saying "like they should."  I have never been a believer in support without knowledge.  And I don't think support should be assumed.  I didn't think much more about the article until last night. (so I can't remember which of the 20 magazines I get it was in!)

This discussion came up when Oprah Winfrey supported Obama and not Clinton for the presidency.  The same seems true for the City of Tampa.  The current Mayor Pam Iorio did not support Rose Ferlita but rather the male running-Bob Buckhorn, who won last night.

I think it is a step in the right way when people can support who they want to support and not the assumed:"You are like me, so I will support you." attitude.

I think there is a shortage of support all around.  Sharing the insight into a profession someone wishes to pursue needs to be a common trait.  Unfortuantely, in the age of networking-and rolodex derbys of card collecting --the establishment of true relationships is getting lost.

Maybe that is why I like Chambers of Commerce;  you get to know the community and the people in it.  I feel comfortable referring people from the Chambers to which I belong.  We have common ground.

I was a Girl Scout-a First Class one-so I know the work that goes into that.   When I know a woman has been a First Class Scout too-I know somehting about her--more than we share the same gender box.  But I know that when I see an Eagle Scout too.

Are we past the time when assumptions will be made about who we support?  Are all women suppose to support all women no matter their knowledge of them?  Or have we evoled to the point of recognizing that good people are in both sexes and that we can, as indiviudals make up our mind as to who to align ourselves with.

I am going to watch this trend or non-trend.  I would love your thoughts.

A little news:

Local HR Expert named to Board of Human Capital Media Group

ODESSA, FL, MARCH 22, 2011 — Entrepreneur and HR expert Kelley Rexroad, SPHR,  has been appointed to the Board of the Human Capital Media Advisory Group.  This is the exclusive advisory board for Talent Management and Diversity Executive magazines.   HCM Advisory Group produces relevant, actionable business intelligence for human capital leaders. 

This recognized thought leader will be sharing her insight on strategic HR issues impacting business and the workforce today.  “It is quite an honor to be appointed to such a role.  I look forward to participating in the research being collected on key industry trends and issues, said Rexroad.  She added, “Today’s organizations are impacted by the people issues as in no other time in history. “ 

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New Web site look and easy access to Blog!

Several people have commented on the new web site.  I was just trying to freshen it up and make it easier for you to get to things.  The Blog is built into the Tabs and to go back to the website you just click on my face :-)

I also built into the tabs-one for the assessment. It is free and scientific.

The photograph is an original -mine! It is dawn breaking over our lake here in Odessa Florida.  It represents  that freshness we get when dawn comes.  We each have a new day to choose what it will be like.  We can work on ourselves and our business-every day.  Each decision and good choice gives us a chance at greater success. 

Thanks for your support!  And Happy St Patrick's Day!

SPRING AHEAD FALL BACK!! PAY RIGHT

SPRING AHEAD FALL BACK!! PAY RIGHT--THIS WEEKEND! Nonexempt employees working the graveyard shift when Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend work 1 hour less because the clocks are set ahead 1 hour. So, pay 7 hours on the day that DST begins. Remember: Collective Bargaining Agreements may apply!

New I-9 Manual for Employers

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an updated version of its I-9 Handbook for Employers at the beginning of the year. The new edition provides several critical revisions to the prior version of the Handbook (also known as Form M-274). Employers can view and download the updated version at the website-which is linked!

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/m-274.pdf

WOW! $1,047,110 settlement-

Dept of Homeland Security--ICE against Abercrombie & Fitch.Why? Solely for improper completion of I-9 forms. Call if you need help--813-920-9030