Alicia Demouy

🇫🇷💼 "Liberté" at work: why French employees might be the real Independence Day champions. 🗽 While the United States celebrates Independence Day today, here in France, it is just another day at work. However, the notion of 'freedom' resonates differently in French workplace culture:   👉🏻 "Liberté" in the workplace: In France, we value work-life balance. Did you know? The French "right to disconnect" statute symbolizes this by protecting employees from after-hours work communications. 👉🏻 Collective bargaining: French workers have a long history of advocating for their rights. Regular social debates and sometimes strikes demonstrate workplace freedom. 👉🏻 Long meals are not lazy; they are a cultural institution that encourages teamwork and innovation. In my HR experience, I've witnessed how this 'pause' improves productivity. 👉🏻 Entrepreneurial Spirit: Despite preconceptions, France is a top startup destination in Europe (2nd in Europe).  The "auto-entrepreneur" status promotes professional independence.   As an HR professional with a global background, I am fascinated by these cultural variations. They remind me that 'freedom' at work might have diverse meanings across cultures. Question: How does your culture define 'independence' in the workplace? What specific behaviors reflect this? P.S. And congratulations to all my American colleagues and connections! #WorkplaceCulture #GlobalHR #FrenchWorkLife #IndependenceAtWork

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✨️ Boost Workplace Wellbeing with Yoga ✨️ It's no secret how important employee wellbeing is and how much more happy & healthy employees will contribute to the business. My talented and amazing friend is offering yoga, meditation and breathing sessions for businesses to help teams enhance mental clarity and reduce stress. 🧡 Check out her post for more details! 👇 #corporatewelness #employeewellbeing #yogaforbusiness #workplaceculture

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🌟 Struggling with Employee Data? Let’s Make It Simple and Fun! 🌟 Ever feel overwhelmed by all the employee data you have to deal with? 😅 We totally get it. Making sense of it all and making smart decisions can be tough. But don't worry – we've got something to help you out! 🎉 Introducing our FREE eBook: Navigating People Analytics in 2024 🎉 Imagine having a clear, easy-to-follow guide that helps you make better decisions for your team. Our eBook is here to do just that. What’s inside? 🔍 A simple explanation of what people analytics is and why it’s important 🚀 A step-by-step guide to setting up a people analytics strategy 💡 Tips on how to use data to make smart decisions Ready to turn your data into actionable insights? Download our eBook now and start making informed decisions with confidence! 🚀 👉 Get your FREE copy today: https://lnkd.in/dVv-Rda8 #PeopleAnalytics #HR #EmployeeEngagement

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Tech skills got you in the door? 🖥️Great. Now show me your human side.🤝😊   'Hire for attitude, train for skill' 🤔 - Simon Sinek quote has haunted my LinkedIn feed for a while. But after two decades in France and 11 years as an HR professional here, I ponder: Have I become more French in my approach to this philosophy?  🇫🇷🤷‍♀️   I've observed a fascinating dichotomy in French recruitment practices that often surprises my international colleagues.   In France, we're witnessing a shift towards valuing soft skills, yet we maintain a strong appreciation for technical expertise.🧠🤝   So what is going on? 🚀Soft Skills Revolution: • 89% of recruitment failures are due to behavioral issues, not technical gaps. • 62% of French managers would hire solely based on soft skills. • Pôle Emploi reports that 60% of companies prioritize behavioral competencies. 🛠️Technical Foundation: • Despite the above, technical skills remain crucial, especially in France's strong engineering and technical sectors. ⚖️ The French Balance: • We seek candidates who possess both savoir-faire (technical know-how) and savoir-être (interpersonal skills). • This reflects the French cultural emphasis on individual competence and collective harmony. 🏢 Company Size Impact: • SMEs (63%) value soft skills more than large corporations (40%) 🧐Assessment Challenges: • 63% of HR professionals find traditional interviews ineffective for evaluating soft skills. • We're adopting innovative assessment methods, catching up with global trends.   In France, we're not choosing between technical skills and soft skills; we're seeking both. This balance reflects French cultural values and the complexities of modern work environments.   What's your take on this? Whether you're a job seeker, employee, or manager, how do you see the interplay of technical and soft skills in your professional life? 🗣️👥   #FrenchWorkCulture #SkillsBalance #CareerInsights #HRinFrance

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Are you striving to concretely cultivate a continuous learning culture? At L’Oréal, we unite our skills-based organization with our growth mindset and passion for learning… and importantly access for all. Our leaders and our teams can be particularly proud of our continuous learning culture… This Fast Company article champions the need for upskilling and cultivating a culture of continuous learning in the workplace AND to thrive in the age of AI, companies need to prioritize employee upskilling. Aytekin Tank elegantly provides a 3-step framework for leaders to create a learning culture: • INTEGRATE: Embed learning directly into daily work, offering short, relevant training opportunities within employees' work... 70/20/10 100% of of the time... • PERSONALIZE: Ditch the one-size-fits-all approach and leverage AI to create customized learning paths aligned with individual career goals. • AUTOMATE: Utilize platforms and tools to automate aspects like program management, skill matching, and training delivery, making learning seamless and efficient. By investing in continuous learning, companies can retain talent, boost innovation, and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving job market. #learntodayshapetomorrow #Createthebeautythatmovestheworld #LearningAndDevelopment #BusinessStrategy #continuouslearningculture Read the full article here:

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Be future-fit and discover why our CHRO, Charise LE, believes upskilling is a must! With values like #Mastery and #Curiosity, our culture is about learning every day to deepen current skills and gain new ones, even when they are not directly related to our current roles. Dive into more details in an insightful Financial Times article: http://spr.ly/6044gBU9s #ImpactStartsWithUs

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📰 #Learning and #development : La formation, levier de performance pour tous (et de motivation ;-)): "There is a clear business case for the return on investment (ROI) from learning. DDI’s Global Leadership Forecast 2023 data shows that companies offering effective leadership development at all levels are 2.7x more likely to be a top financial performer in their industry. " https://lnkd.in/ekSPQ6YW #HR #Leadership

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🚀 Boost Your Global HR Impact with Clear Communication! 🌎✍️ In today's fast-paced global business environment, mastering effective business English is key to making a lasting impression. 💼✨ 🌟 "Make an Impact with Your Written English" equips HR professionals with the tools to deliver clear, concise, and confident messages, avoiding the trap of verbosity. 🚫🔄 From presentations and reports to note-taking and PR writing, this guide helps you shape your writing for maximum impact. 💥📊 💡 Whether it’s technical writing or crafting compelling content for the web, this resource ensures your business communication speaks with authority, no matter your native language! 🌐 📚 Dive into this volume of the Better Business English series and enhance your ability to communicate effectively with global stakeholders. 📝👥 🔗 Ready to elevate your written communication skills? Download your copy now! 🎯 #HR #BusinessEnglish #GlobalHR #EffectiveCommunication #WrittenEnglish #BetterBusinessEnglish #ProfessionalGrowth #MakeAnImpact #HRResources

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Hiring in 2024? A big task awaits you. But here are some insights which might help. In the age of AI and digitalization, businesses face a critical imperative: to attract, retain, and nurture talent that can evolve at the pace of the shifting landscape. However, a significant shift has emerged post-Great Resignation - workers now feel they have less control over their careers, with a pervasive "fear of the unknown" hindering professional growth. LHH President, Gaelle de La Fosse joined Bill Banham on HRchat by The HR Gazette to how today's leaders can develop teams fit for the future of work and shared some of the insights from LHH and The Adecco Group's latest research, ‘The Great Potential: Global Workforce of the Future' which reveals the shifting dynamics at play and offers some food for thought for employers. The advice? Stay ahead: Leaders need to understand the evolving needs of the workforce and address organizational skill gaps for long-term success. Upskill: To thrive and remain attractive to top talent, companies must provide opportunities for upskilling and ensure their workforce is well-prepared for the evolving demands of business. Listen to the discussion on the #HRchat podcast here: https://lnkd.in/e76iXseH #FutureOfWork #TheGreatPotential #TheGreatPotential

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#YourFutureDelivered Over the last month, I have worked closely with the French Recruiting and Employer Branding Team on a continuous improvement plan. The Goal: Make sure our employer brand is known to the candidates, and equipped the hiring managers for successfull recruiting! Thanks Delphine Novella for including me in this project! Amongst other things, this is what was delivered: ➡️ Series of videos showcasing how it is to work for DHL Express France, and some of our key roles (customer service, sales, operations...) ➡️ A 2 hour long training for all hiring managers to go through the basic of our employer brand and how they can support it, our recruiting process, the interviewing techniques, and the risk of unconscious bias. With that the hope is to reach more candidates and provide them with the best candidate experience possible! ❤️💛 My role now: scale this up for the rest of Europe! 🌍 If you're looking for a new opportunity in France, click here: 👉 http://spkl.io/60454C6PP IF you want to find out more about DHL Express, click here: 👉 http://spkl.io/60464C6Pu #DHLExpress

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Life can get busy and stressful. 💥 Sounds familiar ? Well, the good news is that we can also learn how to deal with the ups and downs of life and daily stressors in more skilllful ways. 🧘‍♀️Check out our upcoming mindfulness discovery course 👇

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2024 has been (and still is) quite a year for people pros —from wellness wins, to upskilling sprints,to mastering compensation strategies to navigating work dilemmas... Here's your HR Wrapped, highlighting some of your memorable moments (and top searches). Spoiler: Coffee was a must on the list! ☕ What did we miss? Do add to the list. #HRWrapped #PeopleFirst #EmployeeWellbeing #HRChronicles

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Frazer Jones were delighted to host the latest Senior HR Leaders session for 2024 in Paris over an exclusive Lunch for CHROs and Global Reward Leaders at the historic setting of the Goncourt Salon, Drouant. It was a fascinating session with an impressive group of HR leaders discussing their strategies around leadership development, pay transparency, and AI, with the group sharing valuable insights and tips. A big thank you to all the senior HR and Reward leaders who attended! Effective strategies in leadership development and pay transparency have emerged as two of the most critical factors shaping the success of modern organizations and essential for fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace with both closely tied to organizational culture and employee engagement. Companies are increasingly recognizing that to attract, retain, and develop top talent, they must focus not only on developing strong leaders but also on creating a transparent and equitable environment, especially when it comes to compensation. For further discussion on organisational culture and attracting top HR talent or for a general conversation about your upcoming hiring needs as we look towards 2025, please do get in touch and we look forward to bringing you into our Frazer Jones global HR network. #HRSearch #InternationalHR #HumanResources #Executivesearch #LeadershipDevelopment #PayTransparency #TalentAcquisition #HRRecruitment #EuropeanHR Federico Robotti Laras Citra Nick Croucher Lisanne Muns Dennis Veit

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🌟 As we'll celebrate Labor Day in Luxembourg and France this May 1st, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to my LIST colleagues 🌟 📣 A special shootout to my Talent Acquisition team: Carolina De Leon Brooks (she/her), Cathy Schwartz and Kristel Weinreich At TA, we are a 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 team (Finland, Guatemala, Belgium, France), with backgrounds in Engineering, Marketing, Business, HR or Work Psychology. Our 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 vary widely: using the BIG 5 theory - ranging from high extraversion to medium-low introversion, from competitive vs consensus-seeking, from emotional to stoic, to put it simply. 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳: personality traits exist on a spectrum; they are not confined to narrow, binary boxes. To share more about our work lives, let's use the 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥, a practical theory (details in the first comment). Within our Talent Acquisition team, our 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 include: - Engaged 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱  - 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬 resources: like job control, autonomy, and recognition (Kristel Weinreich 👏 ) - 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 resources: from my TA and other HR colleagues, especially those in HR Admin and HRBPs - 𝘖𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 resources: communication, trust, and justice - 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 resources: performance feedback and learning & development - thanks to L&D colleagues, and former ITIS colleagues, e.g. Guillaume Gronier Within our Talent Acquisition team, our 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 are: - 𝘘𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦: emotional, mental, work-home balance, with specifics varying by personal circumstances, like my 1-hour commute 🚘 . - 𝘘𝘶𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦: workload - from 100 to 150 positions to fill in yearly, pace of change, etc 🚅 - 𝘖𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭: bureaucracy - as every company with 700+ people you might say. I’m engaged at work thanks to autonomy (key for me), opportunities for competence development and use, and supportive colleagues. Whatever your role, take a moment to analyze and appreciate your resources. In parallel, critically assess the job demands that may drain your energy. Strategize on how you can craft your job to optimize both performance and well-being. In my next post, I'll delve into how these factors - Job Demands and Job Resources - affect potential candidates for open positions at LIST. Stay tuned for more insights. #TeamAppreciation #TalentAcquisition #LIST

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Are you struggling to attract or retain talented employees? 😱 No wonder! Our latest Talent Trends 2024 study "The Expectation Gap" with 50,000 participants offers a deep insight into today's expectations of professionals in Belgium in the workplace.     We found that the expectations of workers and employers in the areas of salary, flexibility, DE&I and artificial intelligence sometimes differ greatly and that a discrepancy has emerged.     Would you like to learn more about your employees' ideas? Click here to access the interactive dashboard containing all study insights.👉   https://lnkd.in/gWsfYmkM    Interested in learning more? Feel free to send me a direct message!     #TalentTrends#TheExpectationGap#TheExpectationGapBE#TheExpectationGapEU#TheExpectationGap   

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Happy Friday!   I invite you to take a peek at these interesting reflections from #ManpowerGroup Global Vice President, Consumer Goods & Automotive Julien Matalou.   Consumer behavior is facing rapid changes due to demographic shifts, evolving preferences and economic changes. Not only the products and services consumers demand are impacted, but also the labor market and their talent strategy. Demographic Shifts and Employment Preferences - By 2030, 75% of the consumers in emerging markets will be between the ages of 15 and 34. - Older consumers, with higher disposable income will be more interested in experience rather than just goods. - These changes are also seen in companies´ culture that need to attract and maintain their multi-generational talent to understand customers.   New trends are giving new opportunities for new businesses and startups to grow, which influences workers’ preferences. - Employees are seeking now opportunities in companies that are more agile. - The rise of E-commerce and digital platforms has made companies hire more workers in logistics, digital marketing and online customer support and these changes have impacted on workers in retail, warehousing, logistics and supply chain management.   It is key for companies to keep building stronger relationships with their consumers by personalized experiences and high-quality services. - To achieve these goals, workers are also looking for companies that invest in them through training and development programs. - Companies values, commitment to sustainability, diversity and community engagement are important role players in jobseekers. The Role of Technology - With a global increase in people working on digital platforms, digital strategy is a MUST. -Businesses must be ready to consider flexible talent and freelancers such as graphic designers, writers, and software developers to increase technological capabilities. #TalentSolutions #RPO #Talentaquisition #Consumer #Culture https://lnkd.in/e_VcpWyU

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