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January 2025
- JAN 23🤓 from rookies to vetsDo you have suggestions on what type of HR training supervisors can engage in to be sure we’re supporting and advocating for our staff effectively? Context: We are a small, grant-funded, non-profit, social services organization with no HR department. All traditional HR job duties are distributed amongst fiscal or management staff, which often leads to […]
- JAN 20S7 E3: Scripting Success: HR’s Guide to Engaging Narratives at Work with Tara Turk-HaynesIf there is one silver bullet for connecting with other people, it’s storytelling!
- JAN 19Inspiration is everywhere:📅Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day – a day dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Last year I dedicated this edition to all those actively working to making their workplaces better and highlighted previous newsletters to inspire change. This year, I decided to compile a list of […]
- JAN 16🫢 office flingsStarted dating a co-worker. I decided we weren’t a match and let him know how I felt. He went to the psych hospital and never came back to the job. He’s still alive and doing well, but WOW! I knew I was a catch, but not so much to send someone to the hospital. How […]
- JAN 13What is HR’s job?WHAT A LOADED QUESTION!!!!! If you were to ask people, “What does HR actually do?” you’d likely get a different answer from everyone. Maybe they’d say: “HR’s role is to hire and fire!” “It’s about developing people!” “It’s just paperwork and compliance!” OR my favorite… “HR is just there to protect the company!” True story: […]
- JAN 13S7 E2: HR Meets Fiction: Lessons From Romance Novels with Georgia ClarkI’m just a mega-dorknerd with a fierce love for books, especially when they whisk me away to worlds filled with fantasy, sci-fi, and heart-stirring romance!
- JAN 9🧠 surveys & DEI✍🏽 New at company surveys, how do I start addressing all the issues? Context: 35 people, private company. Marketing. 📣 Tammi Burnett, Director of People and Culture @ Rainforest Action Network: Speaking from personal experience, HR folks love to solve problems… like, ALL of the problems, all at once. This is just not humanly (or […]
- JAN 8The Pro/Cons of Background Checks
- JAN 6S7 E1: Compensation 101: It’s More Than Money with Sarika LamontWelcome to a brand new season of the podcast, where I’m flipping the script and diving deep into more diverse topics!
- JAN 5The Miseducation of HR:^^ me everytime someone says something outdated and ill informed about HR. I’m a huge music lover and one of my favorite albums is The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Ms.Lauryn Hill. The album is meant to educate oneself on love and its various components from complex relationships and heartbreak to motherhood and faith. She […]
- JAN 2💡rehiring & safe spaces✍🏽 How can employers and managers help create a culture of emotional safety? Context: I recently was asked to be open and honest with my manager and VP of HR about my role with the organization, but I felt resistant to that idea because it does not feel like a safe environment to share openly […]
December 2024
- DEC 295 wishes for HR in 2025:🎧The season finale of the I Hate it Here podcast covered wishes for 2025. Before we dive into those wishes, I have ONE ASK for you. ✏️Grab a pen, paper and optimism. I want you to write down THREE wishes you have for HR in 2025. And if you need a lil inspo that what’s […]
- DEC 26🛠️ 2025 tech stack✍🏽 What’s one tool that I absolutely should have in my HR tech stack? 📣 Liz Clarke, Head of People @ Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc.: These don’t technically count as “HR” tools, but as soon as I started using project management tools, like ClickUp and Notion, they completely changed the game for running daily […]
- DEC 23Gift #1: Some recognitionWhen’s the last time someone told you thank you? If you can’t remember… we have a slight problem. 🙏 So, let me fix that – THANK YOU for all that you do. 🙏 A lot of the work that we do is behind the scenes. We’re making things happen that employees may never know about. […]
- DEC 23S6 E10: HR in 2025: Bolder Aspirations & Bigger MovesAs we wrap up 2024, it’s time to start thinking ahead to 2025—and let’s be honest, it’s about time we take our place as the experts in the room.
- DEC 19💡 effective training & entry tipsI’m new to HR and my company and I’m helping to establish a Learning and Development Management training program for trainees, our mid-level managers and then our emerging leaders (each level will have a diff training). What are key topics should I look out for when looking for trainings and how to better determine which […]
- DEC 16S6 E9: HR’s Secret Weapon: Bridging the Gap Between People and Business with Halai ShukranAs People Leaders, we love our people, but sometimes we miss how the two worlds of business strategy and people strategy need to work together to drive results.
- DEC 15AI & HR: What you need to knowFor a few months whenever someone mentioned AI I couldn’t help but make a Skynet joke. I apologize for anyone who had to endure those months because I was relentless. At some point I had to stop because I couldn’t go a few hours without hearing about AI. And I started to realize that I […]
- DEC 12💖 improving morale & retentionWhat are some positive, low-key, relatively inexpensive ways to show staff some appreciation for dealing with difficult situations? Context: I’m looking for a way to show our staff some appreciation when they have to deal with difficult situations (not uncommon in our medical administrative work lol). We already offer some great incentives that are performance-based, […]
- DEC 9S6 E8: Unlocking HR’s Creative Superpowers with Nikki RappaportIf HR should be anything it’s these two things: creative and curious.
- DEC 9Live, Laugh, Slack: Comms in the hybrid world.The way we communicate at work has undergone a bit of a transformation the last few years. From most things being communicated in person via meetings or phone calls to watching the rise of the instant message and video calls at work. The pandemic and the shift to hybrid / remote def moved us more […]
- DEC 5🌴PTO plans and pay raises✍🏽 What are the pros and cons of lumping all PTO together: vacation, personal and sick time? Context: 20 People in an engineering firm. 📣 Alex Clermont, Director of People & Culture @ Steppingstone: There are practical implications to how you document PTO as well as cultural implications: The right answer will often vary based […]
- DEC 2S6 E7: Recruiting, Relationships, and Resume Real TalkEver feel like recruiting is just herding cats—or maybe gremlins?
- DEC 2Rethinking recruiting:This quarter, I’m asking you to rethink EVERYTHING you do in HR. Why? Well, because the end of the year is a great time for reflection. To look back and wonder “what could I have done differently?” For me the answer is usually, a lot. And it’s a great time to prepare for making moves […]
November 2024
- NOV 27PTO limits & team spiritDoes an unlimited PTO policy really work? Any recommendations or guidelines for making its use more equitable? When should a request not be approved? Thanks! Context: Company size: 21 FT employees. Hybrid work – same 2 days in office for everyone. Nonprofit arts org. No requests are being denied, and 1 employee took off 21 […]
- NOV 253 things your HR team is grateful for:^^ me every time I slide into your inbox. This is one of my favorite newsletters to write every year! Yes, I have favorites. Last year I wrote VOL.1 of Things your HR Team is Grateful For. ✨Today, I’m back with VOL.2!!! Too good to be true, I know! ✨ A quick note on gratitude: […]
- NOV 25S6 E6: Your Leadership Era Starts Now with Jessica WinderHot take: Nobody is inherently a good leader. Being a leader is a learned skill.
- NOV 21🤧illness & persistent CVs✍🏽 Hello! I had to attend a mandatory out of state work conference, and while I was there, I came down with a fever and tested positive for Covid. Because of that I spent 3 days in the hotel room and did not attend the conference those days. When I got my paycheck I realized […]
- NOV 21a better way to connect
- NOV 18Is performance management over?This quarter I’ve been focusing on rethinking everything we do in HR. One of the biggest things we need to rethink? Performance management. Traditional performance management consists of annual reviews and rigid ratings and can be: ❌ Ineffective ❌ Outdated ❌ Counterproductive Spoiler alert: traditional performance management doesn’t really align with what most employees want […]
- NOV 18S6 E5: Breaking Bad… Stereotypes About Unions with Morgan WilliamsJust how different is a work environment that’s unionized versus one that isn’t?
- NOV 14🚨handbooks & hygiene✍🏽 Our handbook hasn’t been updated since 2010. It is very outdated and not legal in parts. I have to update this myself. Does anyone have tips on how to make sure it contains everything it should? Also, any tips on the most efficient way to do it would be very appreciated! Context: We are […]
- NOV 11S6 E4: Legislation Legends: Laws That Changed Everything in HRLast week, the US elected its 47th president.
- NOV 11Headcount planning 101:I’ll let you in on a lil secret: I have had so many bad experiences with headcount planning. So many in fact that I was actually EXCITED to write this newsletter about headcount planning. Because I’ve learned way too many hard lessons about headcount planning. Like, waiting too long to approve headcount requests can lead […]
- NOV 7✨ benefits & boundaries✍🏽 I was added to the leadership meetings and slowly seeing myself integrated into their weekly tasks and responsibilities. Operations Director invited me without formally discussing my journey on this path to a promotion, is it a promotion or a quiet move to give me more without compensation? Context: Top producing Real Estate Team. Small […]
- NOV 4Protecting your mental healthHow many times has someone asked you the question how are you doing? And you’ve replied with, “I’m fine” despite not being fine? I’ll go first, uh probably 1 million times give or take. If I were to give my real answer to that question this week (and some others) I’d say NOT WELL. There’s […]
- NOV 4S6 E3: The No-BS Approach to Trust-Building in the Workplace with Joel LalgeeMost of us have experienced it before—there’s nothing worse than working for a company that doesn’t practice what it preaches.
October 2024
- OCT 31Special Episode: From Unhinged to Bizarre: HR’s Biggest Horror Stories, Vol.2This episode of I Hate It Here is getting spooky with a second edition of HR Horror Stories !
- OCT 31👯 double duty & nepotism✍🏽 What’s the best way to tell my supervisor that I’m burnt out from straddling two and a half positions? I’m all for being a team player but I feel like I’m the only team player being spread so thin. Context: Small consulting firm (less than 15 people), focus on nonprofit technology use and operations. […]
- OCT 28S6 E2: How to Shift HR Toward More Connection & Curiosity with Demario BellWhat does it really take to make HR more human?
- OCT 27HR Horror Stories Vol.2I am a person who simultaneously loves AND hates scary things. I blame it on my obsession with Are You Afraid of the Dark growing up. I was hell bent on proving I was not afraid, when in fact I was, so I sat through EVERY episode. To this day, I can still hear the […]
- OCT 24📈 boost engagement and moraleHow do I communicate to my manager that I’m being underutilized and I’m utterly bored at work after 8 months and already previously asking for more work? Context: HR department of 2, me and her. The only work she gives me is filing or admin tasks that aren’t even HR based. I’m an HR Generalist […]
- OCT 21S6 E1: HR, Let’s Get Creative! (In a Michael Scott Kind of Way) with Justin GignacWhen was the last time you felt truly creative at work? If your answer is “uh… never,” then this episode is for you!
- OCT 20Goodbye career ladders?^^ sometimes this is me, I’m way too young to be feeling this old?? Is it just me or does it seem like the state of growth at work is changing? (It is, that was a hypothetical) The past used to be all about career ladders and structured learning paths. The next somewhat defined step. […]
- OCT 17🔥 Reignite and engageI manage a team of part-time, fully remote brand ambassadors across different time zones. Many have been on the team for years and, while they meet their monthly minimums, seem to have lost their spark. Any ideas for re-invigorating their passion for the brand and our mission? Context: 5000+ employee tech company in consumer marketing […]
- OCT 14How to do hybrid work rightLately I’ve been getting whiplash from all these companies reversing their stance on remote work. Most recently: Companies have been citing things like collaboration, culture, and productivity as reasons why they are mandating employees come back to the office. But, if you’ve probably seen all the studies that show otherwise… So, why are they ACTUALLY […]
- OCT 10🎤 Is this thing on?How do you suggest getting through to an owner/CEO who only makes decisions based on cost (money) and rarely takes into consideration other factors? The lack of investment into the business because it “costs too much money” has resulted in bad technology, bad training, bad tools, and disengaged employees who don’t feel cared for. Context: […]
- OCT 7Rethinking your benefits strategyDoes your benefits strategy benefit your employees? (See what I did there??) IDK why I wanted to make that pun and I promise I’ll never do it again!!! I’m not the pun type and I thought I could make it work this time but it’s not for me. Moving on… Your benefits strategy can make […]
- OCT 3❤️ we’re (only) humanHow do you handle a new HR Director that leads with a “keep the person out of it” attitude? Context: Large city government organization. We’re receiving a lot of complaints from employees that they don’t feel like they’re being heard or helped. Attempts from other HR staff to discuss the issue aren’t getting anywhere. Kyle […]
September 2024
- SEP 30Rethinking it all: what could be killing your culture?My least favorite phrase of all time: that’s how we’ve always done it. My campaign to remove that phrase from your life forever starts NOW. Because what got us here isn’t going to move us into the future. Now, more than ever, we’re at an inflection point when it comes to work. We’ve witnessed so […]
- SEP 26💡Unions and Language ChallengesHow does working in HR differ between a company with unions vs. non-unions? I’ve only ever worked for non-union companies and wondering what different skills are needed. Can HR leaders transition easily between the two types of companies? Context: 50 employees at a family owned salon (not my family) across 6 locations in one state. […]
- SEP 23S5 E10: Slaying Stereotypes: Managing 5 Generations in the Workforce with Dave GarciaIn every generation, there’s a “chosen one”—but I’m not talking about Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
- SEP 23Where managers failI’m just a woman standing in front of corporate America begging, NO DEMANDING, we do more for managers!!!!! So, in honor of our managers – this send is dedicated to that group. The tired, the weary, those with an endless task list and not enough time. (Also sounds like HR??) I’m going to break down […]
- SEP 20🥴 Beating burnout bluesHow do you fill your cup when you’re extremely burnt out? Context: It feels like lately, I’m struggling so hard to find any sort of balance or rejuvenation in work/life. What are your strategies for managing and recovering from burnout? Giuliana Hazelwood, Head of People & Talent @ Eating Disorder Recovery Specialists: Aside from the […]
- SEP 16Power dynamics at workI’ve been fascinated by power dynamics for as long as I can remember. It probably started in my political theory class where I first studied Foucault and his philosophy on power. 📖A brief history lesson: Foucault’s key works came about in the 1970s. His philosophy differed in that he thought power was everywhere – not […]
- SEP 16S5 E9: A Masterclass in Being a Leader with Dave GarciaWhy are leaders so damn difficult to deal with sometimes?
- SEP 12🧠 Your sanity hack✍🏽 I’m HR. How do I raise my own morale? Context: I’m an HR department of 1 who reports directly to the CEO. My company has about 90 employees. I’ve been feeling more and more demoralized, while having to pretend I’m doing great. My stress level is very high, but it’s not because of the […]
- SEP 9S5 E8: The Trunchbull Challenge: Managing What Makes Us Different at Work with Jennifer LauriePeople are at the core of everything we do at HR, but let’s face it people—can be DIFFICULT.
- SEP 9leadership stylesLeadership Styles 101: You got that James Dean daydream look in your eyes and I got insights into your leaders’ styles that you need… or something like that. Leaders impact EVERYTHING at work, especially relationships. Leaders can shape the dynamic between teams, employers and even other leaders influencing things like: Not to mention, the style […]
- SEP 5🙃 difficult dynamics✍🏽 How do you handle teams that see HR (admin) as there to serve THEM, rather than as a part of the actual team? Context: My org doesn’t have “HR” but we do have a few admin folks trying to implement better systems/processes and a lot of the feedback we’ve gotten has been “That feels […]
- SEP 2S5 E7: Hack the Patriarchy: Why More Women in Tech Improves Tech for EVERYBODY with Marissa McNeelandsGrowing up, I heard about how often my sister was the only woman in some rooms. She is an electrical engineer and her field was heavily dominated by men.
- SEP 1Why you need creativity:In the last few years we’ve seen more challenges than ever before being thrown at HR. I mean, who knew you had to have a playbook for how to handle a global pandemic?? I’m not sure anyone was prepared to navigate the world of work during a global pandemic but we learned in those early […]
August 2024
- AUG 29👋 out with the old?✍🏽 My company emphasizes work-life balance but I am finding more and more that only people with families or partners are benefiting and us single and Gen Z-aged employees are getting the short end of the stick. Do you have any suggestions on how we can make work-life balance feel more equitable for single, younger […]
- AUG 27Getting started on the right foot is crucial for long term relationships…Remember those first few days of school? This might surprise you but I was an anxious mess before starting school every year. I was always worried about making friends and if I would find people I would click with. I still feel the same way when starting at new organizations! And spoiler alert: so do […]
- AUG 266: S5 E6: Very Creative, Very Demure: HR’s Approach to Imagination at Work with Cassidy EdwardsLet’s be real, HR doesn’t exactly scream creativity to most people, right?
- AUG 25Your most important relationship…IS THE ONE YOU HAVE WITH YOURSELF. Sorry, I didn’t mean to yell at you… but I feel really strongly about this. The relationship you have with yourself sets the foundation for everything in your life and, you guessed it, WORK. ❤️Developing a good relationship with yourself starts with having self-awareness. Self awareness will help […]
- AUG 22♡ it’s personalHow do you support employees going through hard personal times, while still holding them accountable to their jobs? Context: Thinking about specific instances where the personal hardships are obviously wearing on employees’ minds. We’ve been softly promoting mental health support options without calling direct attention to the matter and providing leadership with support, encouraging time […]
- AUG 19The key to good relationships at work…Over the past few weeks I’ve been talking about what makes strong relationships at work. I’ve covered the role of trust and how communication impacts relationships but there’s something else that can make relationships super strong. ✨And that’s empathy. ✨ In the last few years empathy has been experiencing its glow up moment and has […]
- AUG 19S5 E5: TV’s Best (and Worst) HR Reps, with Kim RohrerWe hate so much about things he chose to be.
- AUG 15💫 building your brandWhat are some strategies I can use to start building a personal brand and showcasing my thought leadership online? Context: Looking for tips on where to begin! Tools? Growth strategies? Ways to start engaging with an audience? 📣 Kathy Bryan, EVP Head of Marketing at Electives: When you’re building a personal brand, here are 3 […]
- AUG 123 types of conflict at work:What if I told you conflict at work was quite common? Did you just tense up reading that?? Well get ready to feel a tad bit more uncomfy. 85% of employees report dealing with conflict at work costing the US workforce around $359 billion a year… That’s a lot of conflict and a lot of […]
- AUG 12S5 E4: Chaos is a Ladder: How to Prepare for the Turmoil of an Election Year, with Jessica WinderThere’s nowhere safe you can go to avoid politics anymore. Social media? Forget about it. Family holidays? Highly unlikely. Work? Definitely not.
- AUG 8👪 Family mattersI am part of a family business where, recently, lines were crossed when personal grievances were brought into the workplace. As HR director and a family member, what is the best course of action to protect the business and the family relationship? Also when is a family business just too toxic to remain? Context: 40 […]
- AUG 8So Human Resources is Making You Miserable? (A BONUS Breakdown)This weekend I was featured in the New York Times article, “ So Human Resources is Making You Miserable .” And NGL… I may have ruffled a few feathers. But let’s face it— the CPO/CHRO role is one of the hardest jobs out there, and there’s going to be plenty of bad days to go…
- AUG 5S5 E3: What Shapes Who We Are at Work? (with Catalina Colman and Morgan Williams)Join Hebba and her guests, Catalina Colman (COO and Co-Founder of Peak HR), and Morgan Williams (CEO and Co-Founder of Peak HR), as they dive into the factors that shape our work personalities.
- AUG 4Are you afraid of these conversations at work?If you saw this image and instantly heard creepy children’s laughter… you’re not alone. Because, same. Are You Afraid of the Dark is a core memory of my childhood. I was terrified to watch these stories but at the same time I couldn’t look away! Some days at work can feel like an episode of […]
- AUG 1💥Co-worker collisionsWhat are some strategies to help make sure newer hires feel included by their peers on a smallish team? The old guard at my organization is very tight knit, which is often nice (everyone gets along!), but it can lead to somewhat of an “us vs. them” mentality when new folks join the fold. Context: […]
July 2024
- JUL 29S5 E2: My Loneliness is Killing Me: Why Remote Workers are Lonelier Than Ever (And How to Fix It), with Austen TullyDo you wear sweatpants all day and night? Do you find yourself going days without leaving the house? Is binge-watching 7 hours of “Pride and Prejudice” the only thing that seems to give you life?
- JUL 28Summer Roundup: the HR stories of the summerI think I blinked and we’re half way through the summer. And boy has it been EVENTFUL!!!! There’s been so much going in the world that I thought it may be fun to pull together some of the stories of the summer and share them with y’all. So without further ado welcome to the HR […]
- JUL 25🤦 certification frustrationsHow do I tell my boss that I am not interested in obtaining a SHRM certification based on the information I’ve learned about them? I want to move up in HR but do not want to support an organization that is so far from the values I hold. Unfortunately, my company seems to only promote […]
- JUL 22S5 E1: Cry Me a River: The Unsung Relationship Struggles of HR, with Chris HagoodIt’s no surprise that I think HR and people leaders have one of the hardest roles at any organization.
- JUL 22Communication Styles 101Do you have that ONE (maybe more) coworker that when you see their name in an email, direct message, or meeting invite you instantly tense up. Been there! My most tense relationships at work have been ones where: I covered trust last week but equally as important is how we communicate with each other at […]
- JUL 15Why 10 HR Professionals Quit Their JobsBut real life isn’t “The Challenge.” And sometimes, quitting is the only option when you’re burnt-out, stressed out, unacknowledged, and at your wit’s end.
- JUL 14Trust is the foundation of any great relationship.Honestly, after that headline I’m not sure what else needs to be said about trust and relationships! Let’s start with a definition. My favorite. Trust: a firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. In other words: the feeling that Jasmine felt when she took Aladdin’s hand and stepped off […]
- JUL 12SHRM’s recent decisionWhat do you think of SHRM’S recent decision to drop the equity from DEI and pivot to focus on I&D? Jennifer Laurie, CPO at StartOut: Including diverse individuals in inequitable workplaces is more harmful than ending DEI efforts altogether. SHRM ditched the ‘E’ in their version of DEI and abandoned equity work because it doesn’t fit […]
- JUL 11📝 Review sznWhat’s an alternative to the annual review? Context: Wholesale Distribution – 380 employees Jennifer Laurie, CPO at StartOut: I love a continuous feedback model with regular growth conversations. Continuous feedback should still have some structure to it. You can either set a cadence of feedback conversations (weekly, biweekly, monthly, etc.) or create a feedback process […]
- JUL 8HR Roundup: Top 5 Insights From My Favorite Industry LeadersGet ready for a trip down memory lane as we relive some of the hottest, juiciest, takes from the last season of guests!
- JUL 7HR needs to be better storytellersOne of the most complicated relationships at work? The employees and HR relationship. Why, you may ask, is it soooo stinking complicated and fraught? Well, for a few reasons like: Conflicting priorities: HR has to balance employee needs with business needs and more often than not, the needs are in conflict with one another. Perception […]
- JUL 3🧑 Party of oneHow do you manage constant interruptions during the work day? Context: I’m a one-person HR/Payroll Dept for 150 employees. I work for a non-profit and we have an open door policy to serve our employees well. I’m serving them well, but not serving myself well! I’m having a difficult time getting “the big stuff” done. […]
June 2024
- JUN 30It’s complicated! Relationships at work.^^ What HR wishes they could say to employees, managers and leaders 24/7. People are at the core of most of our work in HR. But people… are… difficult. Everyone is different from preferred working styles to default communication styles to how we handle stress, navigate power dynamics and understand emotions. People can be messy… […]
- JUN 27💪 Culture championsHow can we help new hires embrace the culture we have developed when they come into the company? A new management hire started off on the wrong foot when he came into the company by challenging the current culture and forcing his methods of operating the business. He’s built his own small team of people […]
- JUN 26Your Secret Weapon For Employee Happiness
- JUN 24S4 E10: From Quiet Quitting to Active Leaving, with Q Hamirani“If you dislike the company so much, then why don’t you just leave?”
- JUN 23Your retention playbook:This quarter I dove into why employees want to leave. I wrote about 3 main reasons why: If you’re working on retention at your organization – this is your playbook for what to consider. Growth: If you’re consistently hearing from employees that they are leaving because of lack of growth opportunities, you’re not alone! There […]
- JUN 20🌀Shaking things upHow can one “change” the mindset of very-very senior employees positively? Context: We have tenured employees that have been “used to doing things a certain way” – always. New management, new rules are being implemented and we are faced with a wall. Our company has about 200 employees and it’s in the manufacturing sector. Heather […]
- JUN 17S4 E9: Getting Personal: How Individualized Communications Boost Morale, with Nicole Alvino of FirstupIf anyone preaches to you about the power of authenticity in the workplace, pay attention when it’s coming from an ex-Enron employee who has a few thoughts about how a little honesty can go a long way for a company.
- JUN 16Putting feedback into action:🧩Last week I wrote about how feedback is only a part of the retention puzzle. It’s great if you can get your employees to tell you all the things that are hindering them from staying. Even better though??? Actually changing those things AND getting employees to stay! Now, I hear ya saying: “Hebba why are […]
- JUN 14trust & tough convosWhat do you do when the HR Director cannot be trusted? She never maintains confidence and reports everything to the CFO. Context: Mid-size multi specialty healthcare practice. Marcie Chavez, Senior HR Manager at Amy Porterfield, Inc.: It’s a tough situation when an HR leader you work with (or for) develops a reputation for lacking discretion […]
- JUN 10S4 E8: The Real Reason New Hires Don’t Stick Around, with Rhona PierceWith grandiose job descriptions, and rose-tinted portrayals of the workplace, is it really any wonder there are a lot of problems in recruiting boiling underneath the surface??
- JUN 9The feedback <> retention connection:Do you think if employees could truthfully share feedback about their experience it would actually help retain them? Umm big yes! Sharing feedback has been shown to contribute to: And you guessed it RETENTION!! So, why does it seem like employees hesitate to share feedback about the environment at work? Maybe they: Sometimes multiple of […]
