Evil HR Lady

Evil HR Lady

Suzanne Lucas

Biography

Suzanne Lucas

Suzanne Lucas
Suzanne Lucas spent 10 years in corporate Human Resources. She's hired, fired, and analyzed the numbers for several major companies. She founded the Carnival of HR, a bi-weekly gathering of HR blogs, and her writings have been used in HR certification and management training courses across the country.
  • When Your Company is Breaking the Law

    by Suzanne Lucas - July 8, 2011

    Should you always speak up when you find out that your company is violating the law? Of course, but sometimes you also need to let it go. Here's why.

  • Why Your Annual Review is Unfair

    by Suzanne Lucas - July 6, 2011

    Your boss says you are fabulous, but your performance appraisal screams average. Should you complain? And why is this happening?

  • What Should I Wear to a Job Interview?

    by Suzanne Lucas - July 4, 2011

    You've jumped through all the hoops and now it's time for the face to face interview. What on earth do you wear?

  • What Perk Would Keep You at Your Job?

    by Suzanne Lucas - July 1, 2011

    Employee perks are coming back. Is that enough to keep you at a job? What perks would make you stay, even if you could get more money somewhere else?

  • Why You Weren't Hired (Even Though You're Fabulous)

    by Suzanne Lucas - June 29, 2011

    The hiring manager liked you so much, she offered to pass your resume along, but didn't hire you. Why on earth not?

  • Is My Boss Racist, or Just Being a Good Manager?

    by Suzanne Lucas - June 27, 2011

    If you've been passed up for promotion, is it because your boss is racist, or is it that your boss is just following a common management technique?

  • Why You Are Not Overqualified

    by Suzanne Lucas - June 24, 2011

    Are you overqualified for your job? Really? Or are you just qualified for a different position?

  • The Party Fund Problem--Collecting Money in the Workplace

    by Suzanne Lucas - June 22, 2011

    It's the dreaded fund collection for a celebration. Is there anyway to make it less painful and more fun for all concerned?

  • Why the Walmart Ruling is Good For Women

    by Suzanne Lucas - June 20, 2011

    The Supreme Court gave a victory to Walmart today because of their policies--or lack thereof--toward women This is good news for all of us.

  • What If You Knew Everyone's Salary?

    by Suzanne Lucas - June 20, 2011

    In our culture, it's not polite to discuss salaries. But what would happen if salary information was publicly available?

  • Does Your Title Matter?

    by Suzanne Lucas - June 17, 2011

    Have you ever had a really stupid job title? Or does it even matter what your job title is?

  • Can Your Boss Micro-Manage You To Death?

    by Suzanne Lucas - June 15, 2011

    You're a successful sales person. So why is your boss monitoring your behavior and setting your priorities for you? Here's what to do about it.

  • 9 Signs Your HR Manager Is Terrible

    by Suzanne Lucas - June 13, 2011

    Human resources employees are often maligned, but a good HR manager will help your business run smoothly. A bad one wreaks havoc and must go.

  • Bayer Sexual Discrimination: Stop the Mommy Wars

    by Suzanne Lucas - June 10, 2011

    Why can women not call a truce on the mommy wars? We all make choices, and we need to learn to accept the consequences of those choices.

  • Should You Apply Online or In Person?

    by Suzanne Lucas - June 8, 2011

    Want to make a good impression by taking your resume into the company directly? Here's why it's the wrong thing to do.

  • Get Hired (Not Fired) With Your Blog

    by Suzanne Lucas - June 6, 2011

    Want a way to reach out to potential hiring managers that demonstrates how awesome you are? How about blogging?

  • Should You Get Naked With Your Boss?

    by Suzanne Lucas - June 3, 2011

    Sometimes cultures vary, a lot. Should you embrace your new company's culture even if it involves nudity?

  • How to Write a Resume that Gets the Interview

    by Suzanne Lucas - June 2, 2011

    Most resumes are deadly boring. Here's how to rewrite yours so that an employer seeks you out.

  • Should You Dispute a Performance Appraisal?

    by Suzanne Lucas - June 1, 2011

    Your performance appraisal is not an accurate representation of your work. In fact, your supervisor couldn't even get your name right. Should you dispute?

  • 6 Ways to Manage Sideways

    by Suzanne Lucas - May 31, 2011

    What is the most important relationship at the office? It just might be with your peers. Here are 6 ways to manage these sideways relationships and get ahead doing it.

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