Author: Melissa Campbell aka GamerMomLuna

Creator and host of Tales from the Tavern on Twitch/Podcast. TTRPG enthusiast, Video Gamer, knitter, photographer, and aspiring dice dragon. Studying for my MS in Human Resource Management.

Study Sessions and Iced Coffee: Finding Focus Outside Home and Office

My portable office: HR strategy on screen, study notes at hand, and caffeine within reach. Finding focus one iced coffee at a time. Lately, my days have been a mix of business textbooks, HR strategy papers, and mastering the art of APA formatting. As a grad student working toward a Master's in Human Resources Management … Continue reading Study Sessions and Iced Coffee: Finding Focus Outside Home and Office →

Human Resources & Tabletop Roleplaying Games: More Alike Than You Think

Player Characters, from https://wiki.alexissmolensk.com/index.php/Player_Characters If you’ve ever worked in human resources (HR) and thought, “Wow, this job feels like running a never-ending Tabletop Roleplaying Game (TTRPG) campaign,” you’re not alone. HR professionals and Game Masters (GMs) share many of the same skills - conflict resolution, rule interpretation, and somehow making everyone feel heard while keeping … Continue reading Human Resources & Tabletop Roleplaying Games: More Alike Than You Think →

My First Day of Graduate School: A New Beginning

The photos may not be perfect, but the moment is. Today marks the beginning of a journey I’ve thought about for years—my first day of graduate school! While the official start date is tomorrow, I decided to get a head start, diving into readings and drafting my initial responses. It feels both exciting and a … Continue reading My First Day of Graduate School: A New Beginning →

Why Human Resource Management?

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Companies of all sizes rely on human resource management (HRM) to keep business running smoothly and efficiently. HRM focuses on effectively organizing, coordinating, and managing a company's current employees. This includes various actions, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, compensating, retaining, and motivating. HR professionals also develop and enforce policies and procedures that help ensure employee safety, including … Continue reading Why Human Resource Management? →