Andrew Bartlow

𝗪𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝟮𝟬 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗥 𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 Skills first, culture fit later. 𝗔𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 Leverage asynchronous work to hire the best talent worldwide. 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Set goals, award points, and use leaderboards to drive productivity. 𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 Use AI to minimize unconscious bias in screening. 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 Evaluate real skills with trial projects. 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Get to know candidates through video intros. 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 Build a strong remote culture with virtual activities and celebrate small wins. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘀 Hold weekly open Q&A sessions to build trust. 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 Incorporate day-in-the-life videos and virtual office tours. This will boost the quality of candidates. 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 Flexible hours attract diverse talent, fostering varied perspectives. #HRLessons #RemoteWork #TalentAcquisition #HiringTips #RemoteTeam #EmployeeEngagement #WorkFromHome #FlexibleWork #RecruitmentStrategy #DiversityAndInclusion #WorkplaceCulture #HRStrategy #VirtualTeams #RemoteHiring #AsynchronousWork #AIinRecruitment #Gamification #TeamBuilding #TransparentCommunication #JobPreviews

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The Essential Outplacement Guide – Why, What, and How ✔️ Over the past decade, some companies have used layoffs as an aggressive tool to project improved financial performance. Wharton, MIT, SHRM, and Harvard Business Review have examined the negative consequences of engineered layoffs that—done wrong—can cost a company a lot more than it had modeled. Sometimes, despite everyone’s best efforts, someone—perhaps many people—have to be let go for the survival of the company. As HR professionals and business owners, you are all too familiar with the impacts of layoffs. The biggest concern is the elevated risk of litigation—or even violence—by disgruntled former employees with nothing more to lose. Your unemployment tax expenses will also increase as long as your former employees remain unemployed. Then there is the impact on employee morale. Employee performance will drop if the employees left behind are grieving for the dire straits of their former colleagues and angry at how the company treated them. Then come the nasty reviews and drops in Glassdoor ratings. The company’s brand could be impacted by these risks, leading to potential loss of revenue and increased difficulty in making future hires. Over the next few weeks, we’ll share one of the most effective ways to compensate for the key negative impacts of layoffs on a company: contracting outplacement services. In the outplacement guidance we’ll share, we cover how providing good care of departing employees even when a business is struggling can bring huge payoffs for an employer. This outplacement guide recommends that contracting with a top-rated company for outplacement services enables you to offer departing employees a lifeline for getting a new job. This minimizes the potential for litigation, reduces your tax costs, and protects your brand. Whether they are at the staff, professional, management, or C-level, your departing staff should be treated with care. Ensuring that they are well equipped to rapidly transition to a new job is the purpose of the smart strategy of contracting for outplacement services. When separated employees are fully supported to find a great new job fast, your legal and security risks are minimized, and your brand as a socially responsible company is strengthened. What’s more, your employee loyalty and productivity are maintained, and your customers remain loyal. 👉 Find out more about our outplacement services and the 5% discount for NOVA SHRM members: https://lnkd.in/eBJ9c3FG #outplacement #employeebenefits #shrm #novashrm #hrdirector #hrsupport #hrtips #hrprofessional #successcoaching #resumetips #washingtondc #DCjobs #layoffs #riskmitigation #employeemorale #brandprotection

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RIZEWELL Talking with SHRM Princeton (HRCI credit speaker)and revealing the Hidden Costs of Hiring and Onboarding Employees! #employeewellbeing #wellness #futurework #retention SHRM #retention #attraction #hr #humanresource

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Is your Recruiting budget out of whack? Are you spending too much on Recruiting Marketing, Tools & Technology and Recruiters? Is your Recruiting Process clunky impacting Candidate Experience and your Brand? If so, we can help you! #recruitmenttransformation #agiletalentsolutions #chicagorecruitingforum

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Scaling a startup comes with growing pains—managing culture, policies, and people often takes a backseat to revenue goals. That’s where a Fractional CHRO steps in, offering high-level expertise without the full-time commitment. According to a 2023 SHRM report, 70% of startups face challenges in aligning their people strategy with business goals. A Fractional CHRO bridges this gap by building frameworks for talent management, organizational culture, and compliance—all tailored to your growth stage. The best part? You get strategic guidance at a fraction of the cost of a full-time executive. They help you attract and retain top talent, refine your culture, and prepare for scaling without the burden of trial and error. For growth-stage startups, the payoff is huge: improved employee engagement, stronger compliance, and a future-ready people strategy. In a world where 86% of employees cite culture as a major factor in staying with a company, a Fractional CHRO might just be your best investment. #FractionalCHRO #StartupGrowth #PeopleStrategy #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipSolutions #ScalingStartups

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This article from HRO Today features PeopleScout President Rick Betori and other industry experts who offer 10 actionable strategies to help talent leaders get ahead in today's talent market and prepare for the future amid uncertainty.

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Crystal Clear HR Services: Your California HR Compliance Partner Crystal Clear HR & Business Services understands the importance of navigating complex HR regulations across California. We offer a comprehensive suite of HR solutions designed to empower companies throughout the state, ensuring compliance and peace of mind. Stay Compliant, Focus on Growth: Crystal Clear HR caters to businesses of all sizes, helping them navigate HR complexities and achieve compliance with state and federal regulations. Our services include: -HR Compliance: Crystal Clear HR stays up-to-date on California's ever-changing HR landscape, ensuring your policies and practices are compliant. -HR Consulting: Their experienced team can address any HR challenge, from employee relations to handbook development, keeping your business compliant. -Payroll Services: Eliminate payroll headaches with Crystal Clear HR's accurate and efficient services, guaranteeing your employees are paid on time and in accordance with all regulations. -Time & Attendance: Streamline timekeeping for your workforce while adhering to California's labor laws with Crystal Clear HR's user-friendly time and attendance solutions. -Benefits Administration: Offering a competitive benefits package can be a challenge. Crystal Clear HR can help businesses navigate the complexities of benefits administration, ensuring compliance with benefit-related regulations. -Crystal Clear HR & Business Services: Simplifying HR for California Businesses and Keeping You Compliant. Contact us at: (661) 748-0806 visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gtDFzkKx #california #CAHRCompliance #OfficeManagerLife #BusinessOwnerProblemsSolved #californiaentrepreneur#HRConsulting #payroll #TimeandAttendance #benefitstsAdministration #hrforsmallbusiness#californiabusiness

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Are you curious about how HR can shift business perspectives for long-term success? In the latest episode of the Future of HR Podcast, JP Elliott, PhD, dives deep with Peter Cappelli, Professor at The Wharton School, on his book, Our Least Important Asset. Here's a taste of what they cover: 1. Financial Accounting's Impact on HR: Discover how accounting rules may undermine human capital by treating employees as liabilities. 2. Debunking Skill Shortages: Peter reveals that the real issue isn't a skill gap but employers' reluctance to adjust wages. 3. Generative AI in HR: Learn how HR can leverage generative AI for better data analysis and decision-making. Tune in to gain insights on shaping HR’s role in long-term business success! #FutureOfHR #HRInsights #GenerativeAI #SkillShortages #PeterCappelli #Podcast

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Meet Joakim Kedbrant: Transformation Leader & Change Expert With a diverse background spanning listed companies, PE-owned firms, and state-owned entities, Joakim specializes in organizational development and change leadership. Starting at Ericsson, he mastered program and project leadership, then held leadership roles in the USA, overseeing large-scale projects. Venturing into startups, Joakim led Influence, a consultancy, and later steered Indoor Energy through rapid expansion via acquisitions. Transitioning to Interim Management, he led transformative projects at Karolinska Hospital, Swedavia, and PostNord, emphasizing transparent leadership and tangible results. Joakim's best advice for a transformation: • Understand the assignment and where you are heading – the direction • Be driven and take initiatives – but be humble and "musical" in getting to know the business • Build relationships • Establish a "now" picture of the business • Start working early with understanding what abilities (competences, behavior, etc.) you will need and how to build it. There is often resistance or uncertainty in the organization as the individual does not understand what will be needed tomorrow • Always show early successes and start follow-up on a few, but important, key figures   Read the whole interview with Joakim here: https://lnkd.in/dsShRwAx.. #interimmanagement #projectmanagment #bestadvice

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𝐘𝐀𝐘💃🏿, 𝐈’𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈’𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 SHRM 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 ‘24 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 ‼️ 𝗬𝗘𝗦, 𝗜 𝗮𝗺 1 𝗼𝗳 90 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 700 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 😮‍💨 👉🏿https://lnkd.in/eqkjzxMr My session will dive into how 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 can elevate DEI initiatives, ensuring 𝗯𝘂𝘆-𝗶𝗻, 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗢𝗜—letting the numbers do the talking! 📊 👉🏿 https://lnkd.in/eSbfi5_G. For DEI professionals, this is critical for justifying investments and proving their true value. As we all know, humans may carry biases, but numbers don’t lie. Data-driven approaches are key to demonstrating the impact of DEI work. For those who can’t attend, I’m planning to host a 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 soon to share these insights! Stay tuned, and let’s continue pushing DEI forward with the power of evaluation! 💡 ______________ 𝗛𝗲𝘆, 𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁, 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗢𝗜. 🫱🏼‍🫲🏿 #SHRMInclusion #DEI #Evaluation #Leadership #DataDriven #BusinessSuccess #employeeexperience #Diversityandinclusion #HR

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As the war on DEI continues, companies are dropping the “E” from their DEI focus — meaning that equity will no longer be an explicit focus. This trend reflects broader pushback against DEI efforts, with some firms responding to legal threats and societal backlash by either dropping or downplaying the "equity" component in their diversity strategies. Besides the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) mentioned in the repost from Inclusion Allies Coalition below, other companies that have scaled back or modified their DEI initiatives include major tech firms such as Microsoft, Zoom, and Google. These companies have reduced their DEI teams amid tech industry layoffs and legal challenges to DEI programs.

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There has been a lot of discussion this week about the recent announcement by SHRM over their decision to remove equity as a main pillar of building healthy organizations. My colleagues and I had plenty of conversations around the frustration and disappointment we feel by this move as we captured below. There plenty of folks who I will continue to highlight who are able to articulate the impact of this more effectively than me. That said, among the many points made in the announcement from SHRM, one that stuck with me was the reasoning provided “due to the societal backlash and polarization”. Let’s be clear there has always been polarization between those who have and those who don’t. Between those who navigate systemic and cultural marginalization and those who don’t. Between those who benefit from unchecked bias and those who don’t. Between those who “look like a leader” and those who don’t. Between those in which our current structure is accessible and to those who it isn’t. The list goes on. Who is this decision benefiting? Who is it protecting? Societal backlash by whom and towards whom? The last four years gave us an unprecedented opportunity to revolutionize how work could be done better, be better, and feel better for more people. Equity is a critical component for us to keep creating a better today and tomorrow for everyone.

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We are thrilled to share a recent story from our leadership & coaching partner, EpoCh. EpoCh partnered with a major consulting firm to address their HR Talent Development team’s challenges with strategic organization. By aligning HR strategies with the client’s business goals, EpoCh were able to enhance internal capabilities significantly by implementing tailored HR solutions. To hear more about this partnership, read our recent case study here: https://lnkd.in/gKNzenGt Ryosuke Endo #EpoCh #BMES #HRTactics #StrategicOrganizationalPlanning

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This is the the life line of business growth and longevity ⬇️ Communication. A good recruiting partner anticipates problems and challenges communicating ahead of this not after the fact. As a business leader, entrepreneur, or founder it’s imperative you have a recruiting partner that initiates and provides frequent communication in order to achieve successful outcomes. ☑️ Follow me for tips on hiring #communicationmatters #transparencymatters #dialogues #hiringcoach #recruiting #hiring #entrepreneurship #businesstips #hiringtips

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Entering FutureHR: The Ultimate Startup Showdown should be a no-brainer for any #HRtech provider that's eligible to compete. Just consider: • It's free to enter. • You'll get invaluable product feedback from judges. • Five startups advance to the finals at #HRWest 2025 in March, where you get to pitch your startup in front of a live audience of HR decision-makers. • If you win, you'll be named Startup of the Year and get a 1-year marketing services and media package valued at $30K. View details and submit your entry here: https://okt.to/9BHRmw

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🚨 Behavior-Based Interviews Are Dead 🚨 With AI tools helping candidates craft perfect responses to behavioral questions, traditional interviews can no longer reveal true talent. Why? AI generates polished, rehearsed answers that don’t reflect a candidate's real skills. At Next Level Performers, we’re solving this with Lou Adler's performance-based hiring—assessing how candidates handle real-world challenges. Instead of scripted answers, we get genuine insights into problem-solving and adaptability. Ready to hire smarter? We’ll help you find the right fit. #PerformanceBasedHiring #FutureOfHiring #AIInRecruiting #NextLevelPerformers

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