![]() We often say we want people to bring their whole selves to work, but we don’t really mean it. I feel this message can help with how we practice HR. The local shops won out, and the slogan stuck. A friend who is a resident of the city told me the slogan came about as local shops fought to keep big-box stores from coming in the concern was that these stores would crimp the cool Austin culture and drive the smaller competitors out of business. You see, one of Austin’s slogans as a city is “Keep Austin Weird.” (Anyone who knows me well knows that would have been enough!) The message also resonated with me the moment I read it. It wasn’t only the tie-dye pattern that was eye-catching. You heard folk, rock, country and bluegrass all combining to create a symphony of eclectic tunes that provided a soundtrack as you toured the various neighborhoods.Īs we wandered into our first small, local shop, a drink coaster quickly caught my attention and I picked it up without hesitation. The music flowed freely through the air, and it changed with every step you took. Murals adorned countless buildings, with styles ranging from traditional to modern to abstract. We extended our trip so we could spend some time exploring the city.Īustin has a very cool vibe, and it felt like my kind of town. My wife and I traveled to Austin, Texas, this past summer, where I was fortunate to be part of the Austin SHRM Annual Conference.
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