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SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

But the data supports this as well. I will be presenting more on this topic at the HR Innovators Virtual Conference – 2 Days, 6 Education-packed sessions from top-rated speakers covering topics critical to success today, including, millennials and culture, creating meaningful workplaces, using social media to attract talent, and how talent loss affects innovation. Register Today !

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OCTOBER 11, 2016

Everything was going well, but then the president of the company threw me a curve ball. Then I responded, “Well, it’s not like rubber grows on trees.” find it very interesting that strategic HR is one of those things that seems to be well known for some and a mystery to others. This was going to be my first big HR role, and I was really nervous.

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AUGUST 24, 2015

Well, that depends on several things, including the recruiting process. Using a metric like first year retention as a recruiting metric provides a more well-rounded picture of just how well it is actually being performed. Recruiting, in some ways, is actually easier to measure because it is very similar to sales: you either have results or you don’t. gathered information.

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JANUARY 18, 2016

The Typical Work Environment of Unlimited PTO Adopters There’s one other thing that people often forget as well about these high-profile companies. One of the benefits that has received growing attention in the last year is unlimited vacation time. It’s not all it has been touted to be, and like with all decisions, there are unintended consequences to consider. So what gives?

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which half.” In short, not very well. how well the journey has. activities, as well as content-delivery. activities, as well as. well beyond providing content to include. members about what works well and what. is well-documented, we’ve created. And just in the last five years, the velocity at which new solutions have entered. We now. rate content.

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OCTOBER 3, 2016

This often comes in the form of a patchwork of systems and solutions that don’t integrate well, if at all. Why can’t HR see these tools as enablers of performance as well? Recently I was interviewed by a good friend from SHRM’s Public Affairs team, Mary Kaylor. She asked me a few questions about the HR Technology Conference, and you can read it all here.

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JULY 5, 2016

In many cases that has worked out well, and it is something that I don’t have to be ashamed of when I’m doing the right thing. I just wanted to say “thank you” for the last few years. have enjoyed my work and appreciate the opportunity to contribute. Sometimes it’s painful, and other times it’s a relief to put in your notice to depart. It’s a fact.

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MAY 26, 2015

It was a great experience, and I love taking notes from other speakers throughout the day as well. Last week I had the pleasure of speaking at the Alabama SHRM Conference. My friend Dawn Burke from Daxko was speaking about stress on our employees and most notably on the HR staff. have always thought that was somewhat silly, but hearing Dawn talk about it validated my thinking somewhat.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

But it turns out that was often associated with an improvement in the customer experience as well. And, as with the previous story, it drove their engagement as well. Every team at Atlassian has a person dedicated to defending the culture from poor fit hires, and these culture stewards can veto any hiring decision at any level. One hundred? One thousand? It’s fundamental, really.

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MAY 23, 2016

—– I’d like to thank Amy and her team at HRCI for being responsive to this series of questions and for taking the time to respond to them appropriately. I’m more excited about certification than ever before, and I hope that you are as well. Today’s interview is with Amy Dufrane, CEO of the Human Resources Certification Institute. hope you enjoy!

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MARCH 14, 2016

That may very well change but for now it is unproven and untested. I’ve passed both the PHR and SPHR and the knowledge gained helped me to be better at what I do. I’m going to preface today’s discussion a bit. have been a SHRM volunteer leader since 2009. I’ve been a long-time supporter of SHRM. Why do I do it? Because I believe in the value.

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OCTOBER 26, 2015

This experiment shows that it’s not just time that is affected by distractions, but overall work quality as well.   The Learning Impact What does this have to do with learning? I’ve been reading a slew of books lately focused on neuroscience. One line in the latest hit me, and I thought it would be interesting to pull together some of the thoughts from a few to share. Pretty much everything.

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JUNE 6, 2016

Well, we all know that we should never respond to anyone, in any situation, in a spirit of anger. I’d love to say that I am perfect and haven’t ever made a mistake in my career, but we all know that just isn’t the case. While this isn’t like the time I set an ATM on fire , it is one of those moments that I relive over and over again with more than a little remorse.

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struggle to do this well for is front-line. DEVELOP FRONT-LINE MANAGERS It’s been well documented that people leave managers – not companies. Sue might poll some of her team members about what works well and what does not when she sets expectations. for other roles as well? FOUR WAYS TO CLOSE THE. LEARNING-DOING GAP FOR. achieve their goals by making sure their. What’s.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Well, I’m sure they’re smart people, but for the most part, they are not involved with the day-to-day business world. That’s why I also think it’s critical to build a local network of people as well. You’ll need to use that skill often and it’s better to practice it and do it well than try to avoid it and do it poorly. :-). Here’s a novel idea. Jobvite.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2015

It’s difficult for some people to do one of those well, and a good project manager can handle all of that and more. The program will mainly be used for HR purposes (you and one other team member), but there is a manager self service portion as well that you expect to use to reduce time spent answering questions from managerial staff. What is HR Project Management? etc.).

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APRIL 18, 2016

Wellness as an employee benefit has expanded in the last year or two to include more than just the physical aspect–it now wraps in financial, emotional, and other types of wellness as well. Does your organization have a financial wellness program? General Benefits WellnessThe first response for many leaders is, “Yeah, so what?” The results were shocking.

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APRIL 27, 2015

almost feel sorry for your manager at your next salary negotiation… We’re all about wellness, so you know you’re going to get some sweet gym membership in the package. As I looked at my wonderful wife this week and think about our upcoming anniversary (8 years in June), I wondered about the spouses of other HR professionals around the world. Oh, and Melanie is there, too.

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JANUARY 28, 2015

Well done, David. This week I’m hosting the Strategic HCM themed HR Carnival. For those of you that might be new, the HR Carnival is a series of links to blogs around the world that are gathered together for a single post. As you might have guessed, this time we’re talking about strategic HRM (or strategic HR, whatever works for you). Make sense? Are you with me?

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MARCH 28, 2016

And now those expectations extend to workplace technology as well. Personalized Recommendations Users have become ac­customed to visiting Amazon and other online retailers for their shopping needs, and one thing these stores do very well is offering personalized recommendations based on browsing history, previous purchases, and other online activity. Bought a purse? Why or why not?

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JUNE 22, 2015

Harter, who has co-authored over 1,000 articles on the topic as well as two bestsellers, also says engaged employees “continuously recreate jobs so that each person has a chance to do what they do best.” The most engaged… are first in line. Recently I read a blog post about email marketing and delivery, and that line struck me. Stick with me, because I think there’s an intriguing question it brings up. People that run companies and blogs often use delivery services to communicate with customers and readers. I use a tool called MailChimp and have for several years.

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APRIL 24, 2015

Juanita Company/Industry: Banking (Credit Union) Years with Current Company: 5 Years in HR: 10 Degree/Cert: Master’s in HR and Organizational Management Average Day: A typical day in the life of … well me, would be one that involves A LOT of talking and interacting with my peers. quarter of my day is spent in meetings brainstorming the next best thing and finally, the rest of my day is spent finding new ways to energize our organization through our new amazing wellness program (that I control … mwahahaha). Who are these people? What do they do? ” and “Yes.

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evidence that they may not be well prepared. my management style as well as staff style to. Means 1717 We may very well be at a unique crossroads. From Performance Management. to Performance Development eGuide 2Part 2: A Roadmap. for Change In Part 1 of this eGuide, we explored the confluence. of factors that’s driving change in how performance. is managed and how organizations are moving. away from the traditional annual review process to. more real-time dynamic approach. This all sounds. very logical, of course, until an organization starts to. elements in more detail.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

If you’re gathering data for the sake of gathering data, then you are wasting time and resources, and you’re probably harming your credibility as well. Please. For goodness sake, please stop measuring HR data. See, I know why you’re doing it. You heard this “ big data ” thing it was a good idea, and you started gathering information. Here’s the twist.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Alison : I’d say that a good HR department one that’s highly aligned with the organization’s culture and goals and does excellent work in areas like ensuring that managers are well-trained, benefits are strong and well-administered, salaries are benchmarked to industry norms, and that they help rather than hinder a company’s managers (for instance, by finding nuanced, flexible solutions rather than requiring everyone to operate the same across the board, which is a hallmark of a bad HR department). If your boss is yelling or being abusive, then yes. the answer is no.

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APRIL 8, 2015

Feedback would happen all the time if… senior leaders modeled feedback regularly and set the expectation that others would use it as well. The other day I happened across a blog that posed a very interesting question: Feedback would happen all the time if.? You know they overestimate how much they give , right? Here’s when to use the different types. ” People like coaching.

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MAY 16, 2016

The benefit of that is twofold: first, if I need anyone else to do it, I can explain it since I’ve already done it at least once; second, others see me leading by example and know that they need to give it their all as well. Leading volunteers is not always an easy job. Unlike employees, they are hard to fire and they may or may not be motivated enough to give their best efforts.

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MARCH 2, 2015

This isn’t just for your front line employees–it can be a valuable tool for your C-suite as well. One of my friends used to walk around with a small handheld camera (and now we all have phones that can do this just as well). Employee communications are dominated by email. It’s personal. It’s easy to create. It conveys emotion and meaning. And so much more!

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JULY 8, 2016

have done seminars, workshops, conferences and vendor events as well. Just recently I attended the 2016 Annual SHRM Conference in DC where I spoke at the SHRM Smart Stage about choosing the right HR technology for your company, but I also speak about a wide variety of HR, recruiting, and leadership topics. Thanks! We’ll be back to our regularly scheduled programming next week.

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AUGUST 29, 2016

Well, good. If you have a good story, please leave a comment on this post so others can learn from your example as well! Over the last week I’ve received more than half a dozen emails from people looking for their first foray back into the HR realm after making a move to a new city, taking time off for childcare/maternity leave, and other similar stories. You’ve heard of it?

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MARCH 11, 2015

Bonus (vendor style): Yes, I’m well aware of the mistake, Mr. Insurance Provider. Fun, happy, and crazy employees make this job awesome. absolutely love this profession, but we have some interesting challenges in front of us. On one hand, HR really wants to be strategic. On the other, we deal with unbelievable people issues. The variety really keeps us on our toes! Certainly!

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APRIL 15, 2015

Well, today you’re going to get some excellent insights into this idea of boomerang employees. A while back I was reading a story about a CEO being asked to return to his company after stepping down from the role years before. As usual, I started tying the thoughts back to HR and how that sort of “boomerang” employee, at any level of the company, might approach the decision to return.

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APRIL 29, 2015

Brandon: I have a BS in Accounting from UAH as well as a Master’s of Accountancy from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Is the company doing well financially? Today I have the pleasure of introducing my brother, Brandon, to the HR community. Brandon is an auditor for the federal government and has worked in the world of accounting for more than ten years. hope you enjoy!

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JUNE 20, 2016

And like a true HR pro, I look for ways to help my friends and colleagues in the industry by putting them in touch with these people as well. I’m not saying you need to completely bail on the sessions or give up on the content piece, but you do need to make an effort to talk with a few people that you wouldn’t have a chance to meet for the other 364 days in the year. You’ll be glad you did.

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DECEMBER 7, 2015

Well, I read a case study last year about a company implementing an HR program, and they did what is called a multivariate test. One of the things that I have grown to appreciate over the past few years is marketing. One of the first things I wrote on the topic was actually around what Chief Marketing Officers can teach Chief HR Officers. There is quite a bit of activity that goes on in the marketing department that we should all appreciate. From tailoring your approach to your audience to relentlessly testing your campaigns, there are some great insights in how they operate. cheerfully.

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JANUARY 11, 2016

We had brought approximately 250 stockings, and Pastor Luis brought about 50 more small gifts as well. After all, on the previous trip we had played with their kids and spent several days building their home from the ground up, so we felt like we knew them as well as anyone else. Today we’re not talking about HR. Below you’ll find a report based on my experience.

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JANUARY 29, 2015

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