MRA Blog

4/19/19

The world watched in disbelief as the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France burned earlier this week - and it has got us thinking about the all-too-common problem of tribal knowledge at work.

4/12/19

Because there’s no better time to act and feel confident than at a job interview. Thank you Dress For Success.

4/5/19

Singer-songwriter Kenny Rogers may have said it best, but at some point we all contemplate the notion, If I knew then what I know now…

3/29/19

It's not uncommon to see top leadership changes. Sometimes they are voluntary, other times involuntary. The reasons can vary.

3/22/19

The art of small talk needs to have nothing to do with the question how are you?

3/15/19

What should you really focus on to seal the deal? We recommend these five must-dos at any job interview.

3/8/19

It’s unthinkable – the death of an employee, or an employee’s close family member. No one wants to think about it, let alone talk about it, but sadly we were recently reminded that people can be taken from us in a heartbeat.

2/27/19

This year, viewers who tuned in to the Oscars for some eye candy witnessed things that could quite possibly help make the world a better place.

2/22/19

Dear Snow,

It's been a good relationship, but our time together needs to come to an end.

2/12/19

Valentine’s Day is this Thursday, and it seems that people either love it or loathe it. Here are some workplace dos and don’ts to make sure all goes well on this day of love.

2/8/19

“Should employers test new hires for pot before bringing them on board?” The simple answer is yes. And no. It’s just not a one-size-fits-all kind of question or answer. 

2/1/19

You have this awesome employee who shows up every day ready to take on whatever craziness you have for her. She does it with enthusiasm and a positive attitude, if you could clone her you would.

1/25/19

So, we know what you’re thinking, “I don’t want work knowing about my personal problems!” But that’s the beauty of an EAP. It’s a totally confidential service, your employer won’t even know you used it.

1/18/19

It goes without saying that working in an upbeat environment is much better than spending the day in a toxic place with negative energy. In fact, most people will leave a job to work for less pay in a pleasant atmosphere.

1/10/19

Can you even imagine not having to worry about how much PTO you have left to get through the rest of the year?

12/12/18

It’s the holidays! Should managers give small gifts to their employees to celebrate the season? We say yes! And here’s why.

12/4/18

Ever wonder what people want from their leaders? We have the five basic employee expectations to answer your question.

11/26/18

MRA recently hosted Alan Beaulieu, an internationally known economist, who talked about our changing economy. Here are a few nuggets of information from his talk for you to ponder.

11/8/18

The power of a collective voice, it’s a beautiful thing. Consider Google and the global Walkout for Real Change last November 1

11/5/18

MRA recently hosted a free Business Insights event highlighting what it takes for a local business to earn a place on the Milwaukee Business Journal’s list of Best Places to Work.

10/31/18

The ghosting phenomenon started in the online dating world - it's when someone ends a relationship suddenly by simply cutting off all communication.

10/15/18

Thinking outside the box when it comes to recruiting is a must in today’s tight job market.

10/26/18

At the recent MRA event Disrupt: The Rebellious Future of HR in Minneapolis, some awesome information was exchanged, while energizing, informing and empowering local HR pros.

10/3/18

Recently we talked with someone who just loved his job. He’d been there more than 10 years, loved the people, loved the work, loved that it was close to home, loved it all.