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As HR professionals, you often bear the weight of ensuring everyone feels safe, heard, and valued. Building Trust can feel overwhelming amidst competing priorities, but it’s the key to creating a strong, united workplace. Feeling pressure to build trust in a fast-paced environment? Here are simple solutions: 1️⃣ Be Transparent in Your Communication: Keep your team informed about changes, even when the updates aren’t perfect. People respect honesty over perfection. 2️⃣ Model Reliability: Follow through on small promises. Consistency in small acts builds monumental trust over time. 3️⃣ Create Safe Spaces: Encourage open dialogue and anonymous feedback opportunities. People need to feel safe to share their true thoughts. Trust takes time, but every intentional step you take plants the seeds of stronger teams and workplaces. #TrustInHR #TENDhr #WorkplaceWellness #BuildingConnection #HRLeaders #TransparentLeadership

The midweek stretch can feel overwhelming—both for you and your team. This is when Empathy becomes your greatest ally. By truly understanding others’ perspectives, you create a culture of connection, trust, and collaboration. Feeling disconnected or stuck in problem-solving mode? Reconnect with empathy through these practices: 1️⃣ Pause to Listen: Step away from multitasking during conversations. Give someone your full attention—it shows you care and helps you understand their needs more deeply. 2️⃣ Put Yourself in Their Shoes: When faced with resistance or frustration, ask yourself, “What might this person be experiencing right now?” Compassion starts with understanding. 3️⃣ Respond, Don’t React: Before giving advice or solutions, take a breath and acknowledge their feelings: “I can see how that would be difficult.” This small step can create massive shifts in trust. Empathy isn’t just a tool; it’s a bridge. Build it today, and watch your workplace transform. #EmpathyInLeadership #TENDhr #HRConnection #LeadingWithHeart #HumanCenteredHR #EmpathyMatters

HR professionals face tough decisions and challenging conversations every day—whether it’s delivering hard news or pushing for meaningful change. This is where Courage comes in. It’s about stepping up, even when fear whispers "stay back." Overwhelmed by difficult decisions? Here’s how to turn fear into bold action: 1️⃣ Prepare for the Hard Conversations: Write down key points, but also lead with empathy. Starting with, “I know this may be hard to hear, but I’m here to support you…” creates connection in difficult moments. 2️⃣ Stand Up for Values: Push for initiatives that align with your company’s mission—even when it’s hard. Advocating for wellness or DEI programs takes courage but creates long-term impact. 3️⃣ Celebrate Bold Choices: After taking a courageous step, reflect on how it felt to choose action over fear. Courage grows when celebrated. Courage is your strength. Lean into it, and watch yourself rise to every challenge. #TENDhr #HRWithCourage #BoldLeadership #FearlessHR #EmpoweredHR #LeadershipBravery

TENDhr is hosting The PAUSE January, sponsored by Anso Partners. We invite you to join us M-F for 15 minutes of performance-enhancing practices. TENDhr serves the HR/People community across geographies and industries, levels and functional titles because sustained individual, team, and company performance are at risk in today’s hectic world AND the HR/People function is best positioned to create and role model a better human experience at work. Using research-backed practices delivered in ways that are proven to be effective for adult behavior change, TENDhr’s approach is modern, attentive to mind and body aspects of performance, and designed to be easy to access and easy to do consistently.

Start your week with Integrity, the foundation of authentic leadership in HR. In the whirlwind of policies, deadlines, and team dynamics, it’s easy to feel pulled in multiple directions. But when you lead with honesty and alignment to your values, you create trust and stability for your organization. Feeling torn between leadership demands and employee needs? Try these solutions rooted in integrity: 1️⃣ Communicate with Clarity: When sharing decisions or updates, be clear, consistent, and open about the reasoning behind them. This transparency reduces confusion and builds trust. 2️⃣ Acknowledge Mistakes: Did something not go as planned? Own it. Admitting mistakes shows courage and sets the tone for accountability in your team. 3️⃣ Champion Fairness: Advocate for equity in promotions, recognition, and opportunities. When fairness is prioritized, employees feel valued and engaged. Integrity in action transforms stress into trust and creates a culture where everyone thrives. Let this Monday be a reminder: You’re shaping a workplace built on truth and care. #IntegrityInHR #LeadershipWithValues #HRExcellence #AuthenticLeadership #MindfulHR #TENDhr

As you head into the weekend, remember: happiness isn’t just a feeling—it’s a practice. 💛 Nurturing joy takes intention, especially when leading and supporting others. Here are 3 unique ways to infuse happiness into your weekend: 1️⃣ Create a "Joyful Start" Ritual: Begin Saturday with a personal gratitude letter. Write about the wins—big or small—you’ve had this week. Reread it to remind yourself how capable you are! 2️⃣ Host a Mini Celebration: Whether it’s a toast with family or treating yourself to your favorite dessert, celebrate your achievements this week. Small acts of recognition can ripple into lasting happiness. 3️⃣ Plan a "Yes Day": Say yes to something you’ve put off for joy—a walk in the park, starting a creative project, or simply doing nothing. Prioritizing pleasure is self-care! Happiness is a muscle; flex it this weekend. Your well-being matters as much as the teams you lead. 🌟 How will you build your habit of happiness? #TENDhr#HRLeadership #WellBeing #HappinessIsAHabit #WeekendReset #MindfulLeadership

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is in sight—but today is about vision. HR leaders, you are more than problem solvers; your visionaries shaping cultures and futures. What does success look like for your organization, your team, and yourself? 3 Invitations to Strengthen Your Vision: 1. Clarify Goals: Take 15 minutes to revisit your goals for the quarter and align them with your organization's long-term vision. 2. Inspire Action: Share your vision with your team and invite them to collaborate on one specific area of impact. 3. Visualize Success: Before starting your day, close your eyes and envision how achieving this vision will feel and look like. Anchor your daily actions in that vision. #Soar #TENDhr #Vision #Leadership

Register today for our complimentary January series, sponsored by Anso Partners. Together we can change the human experience at work.

Midweek calls for a dose of COMPASSION—for yourself and others. HR professionals often bear the emotional weight of the organization. While you hold space for others, don’t forget to hold space for yourself. Compassion isn’t a weakness; it’s the bridge to connection and trust. Tips to Cultivate Compassion: --> Micro-Moments: Practice active listening in your next conversation—acknowledge emotions without jumping straight to solutions. -->Self-Kindness: Write down three things you’ve done well this week, no matter how small, and give yourself credit for them. -->Encourage Others: Send a quick message to a colleague or employee recognizing their hard work or resilience. #Bethechange #Compassion #Reset #HRleadership

Resilience isn’t about never bending; it’s about bouncing back stronger. Yesterday, you grounded yourself—today, build on that strength. HR leaders face challenges daily: managing change, addressing conflicts, and balancing empathy with structure. Remember, every challenge is an opportunity to grow your capacity to lead with grace. Tips to Build Resilience: 💪 Reframe Challenges: Write down one work-related challenge and list three ways it could lead to growth or innovation. ⭐️ Lean on Support: Share your workload where possible—teamwork strengthens collective resilience. 🪞 Self-Check: Ask yourself, "What do I need to recharge today?" Then commit to doing it, even if it’s just 15 minutes. #Resilience #Leaders #HRwellness #TENDhr