Today, I joined dedicated HR professionals during pre-conference sessions. I met the friendly greeters who are responsible for assisting with registration and enjoyed the lively tunes pumping by DJ Noble, director of music for the conference.
Improving performance and strengthening workplace security were two of the hot topics on the second day of the California HR Conference.
I now have a foundation of knowledge to further my company’s goals, assist co-workers with issues and to grow personally. My confidence went through the roof when I passed the test.
The thinking on performance reviews has shifted in recent years, with many HR experts arguing instead that they should occur frequently and conversationally.
Your employees can only perform what they’ve been trained and equipped to do, so their skill sets must change with the times.
Making the right choices for your team isn’t as simple as jumping on the bandwagon for the next new thing.
Sauntura Jones, training program manager at U.S. Bank, talks about how HRCI certifications help her find joy in her work.
Bring your employees together to work on shared goals and projects.
Design thinking revolves around people and their needs. It’s critical to put yourself in the employee’s position, and to try to determine the pain points an individual will experience.
“When employees feel cared for at work, they are less likely to suffer from stress and burnout and are more likely to be engaged at work,” says Laura Hamill, chief people officer and chief science officer at Limeade.
Putting culture first means putting people and culture at the forefront when making and executing business decisions.
Summary: Lisa Elder shares her take on the importance of continuous knowledge, changes in the industry and the future of HR.
We often focus on promotions when thinking of mobility within organizations, but lateral mobility offers employees the chance to hone their skills and broaden their understanding of the business
Returnships can contribute diversity to your organization that can be hard to come by when recruiting through more traditional means.
Technology is eliminating the repetitiveness of assessments and can reduce the behaviors that cloud true personality characteristics.