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What a great week to be in Human Resources! On this #HRThursday I’m filled with inspiration from both the SHRM conference and our Human Resource Professionals of Central PA Chapter volunteerism event. This year I opted to attend the SHRM Conference online, traveling to Chicago just wasn’t in the cards. Al Roker kicked off sharing that he never planned to be on TV, but when the opportunity came, he went for it. In his words “Don’t follow your dreams, follow your opportunities.” As I reflect on my career, this really resonated. I’ve built a career by saying yes to opportunities, even when it scared me. But I’ll be honest, when I was a teenager, I didn’t dream of a life in HR. But here I am, loving it! Roker and our fearless leader Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP both spoke to incivility, the negativity in the world around us bleeds into the workplace, so we can not ignore it. Between a political year, social media and a 24 hour news cycle, it seems that everyone is looking for a “gotcha” moment. To combat this, Roker shared that we should look for “how are you” moments. I also enjoyed Jack Gottlieb presentating “The Future of HR is not HR” where he provided a framework to talk with our CEOs about our marketplace, customers, organization and people. When was the last time you asked your CEO, “What are the biggest problems we need to solve?”. And he encouraged participants to write down an answer to the question, “What is the #1 action you must take over the next 30 days?” While watching Johnny on camera isn’t the same as being live in front of him, I was still inspired to run into the storm of changes he described: - The next 10 years, 1 billion jobs will be affected by technology - The fastest growing segment of the workplace is 70 or older - 1 in 5 Gen Z candidates brought a parent to the job interview - 100,000 humanoid robots will be deployed in the human world in the next 5 years - If HR isn’t clear on what Diversity & Inclusion is, no wonder it’s under attack By attending online, I was able to join my local SHRM Chapter for a volunteerism & networking event. It was refreshing to spend time with local HR professionals and support the Midwest Food Bank. They move 100,000 lbs of food each month. And I’ve never had to go to bed with an empty stomach. It was equally rewarding to share food & drink with these talent #HRProfessionals after our volunteerism was complete. We shared stories about where we grew up, our families, hobbies, what we are watching on Netflix. There will be time to talk HR, but last night was about connection. The message is clear: Let's reconnect with each other and charge into the storm like buffalos. Our employees and organizations need #HR now more than ever! https://lnkd.in/ek_A7zR9 #HRProfessionals #Leadership #CommunityService #WorkplaceCulture #FutureOfWork #hrcommunity #hrcareers #hrlife

🌟 Thrilled About the HR Networking Event! 🌟 Yesterday, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the HR networking event by #RobertWalters, and it was nothing short of inspiring. 🚀 Connecting with fellow HR professionals, industry leaders, and innovative thinkers has been an enriching experience. Here are a few takeaways that I found particularly valuable: *Building Connections: Met some amazing HR peers who are passionate about driving positive change in the workplace. Collaborating and sharing ideas with such a dynamic group was a highlight. 🤝 *Insights and Learning: The conversations with the HR peers were eye-opening. Learning about the latest trends and best practices in HR from experts in the field has definitely sparked new ideas for enhancing employee engagement and performance management. 🧠 *Tech and Tools: Gained valuable insights into the latest HR tech and tools. I am excited to explore how these innovations can streamline our processes and improve efficiency. 💡 *Diversity and Inclusion: Inspired by the discussions on fostering a more inclusive workplace. It’s clear that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential elements for a thriving organizational culture. 🌍 *Personal Growth: Beyond the professional knowledge, this event has been a fantastic boost for my personal growth. It’s always empowering to step out of my comfort zone, engage in meaningful conversations, and learn from others. 🌱 I am looking forward to implementing these insights and continuing the conversation with my new connections. If we met at the event, let's keep the momentum going—I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences! Special thanks to Ivanna Menezes and the #Robertwalters team for their hospitality #HR #Networking #ProfessionalGrowth #HRTech #DiversityAndInclusion #HRCommunity #UAEHREvents

🎅 12 Days of Kindness and Gratitude Challenge: Day 7 🎅 As we continue our journey of spreading kindness and gratitude, today we want to spotlight the incredible work of our TalkHR Club Ambassadors. Day 7: Recognise the Work of Our Ambassadors TalkHR Club Ambassadors are the heart and soul of our community. They embody our values of #CollaborationOverCompetition and consistently go above and beyond to support fellow HR professionals. Their dedication, expertise, and kindness help make our community an inviting and supportive space where everyone can thrive. **Why Our Ambassadors Are Amazing:** - **Leadership & Support:** They provide guidance, answers, and a wealth of knowledge to help others navigate the complexities of HR. - **Community Building:** They foster connections and collaborations, creating a vibrant network where sharing and learning flourish. - **Inspiration:** They lead by example, demonstrating the values of kindness, gratitude, and mutual support in everything they do. Today, let’s take a moment to recognise and celebrate the amazing contributions of our ambassadors. Their efforts have a profound impact, ensuring that our community remains a safe and nurturing place for independent HR and People Professionals. **How to Participate:** 1️⃣ Shout about someone or fellow community member whose work and support have made a difference. 2️⃣ Share a brief story or highlight their efforts in the comments. 3️⃣ Post a picture or a short summary to show your appreciation. **Ambassadors, we see you and appreciate you immensely. Your work doesn't go unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful for your contributions.** 🌟 **Engagement Incentive:** Remember, the most inspiring and consistent participant across all 12 days will receive an exclusive TalkHR Club membership for 2025! Let’s spread positivity and create an encouraging work culture. Through recognition and gratitude, we can reinforce our commitment to building a collaborative and supportive community. Let's make sure all the wonderful efforts are celebrated, not just today but every day! #CollaborationOverCompetition #Gratitude #Kindness #12DaysOfChristmas #HRConsulting #HRConsultancy #Challenge #Recognition

It’s that time of year again, when HR teams everywhere scratch their heads, looking for ways to reward employees that don't feel like "just another useless gift." 💡 Here’s the challenge: How do we make end-of-year rewards truly meaningful and memorable? 🤔 Here’s what we know: End-of-year rewards shouldn’t be just another box to check; they’re an opportunity to show genuine appreciation and celebrate the individuals who fuel our success. To resonate, rewards should be as unique as the individuals receiving them. This might mean celebrating team members in ways that align with their values, professional contributions, and hobbies outside of work. An impactful recognition program acknowledges that each employee is more than their job title — they are individuals who have invested their time, energy, and creativity to drive the organization forward. ✅ Here's a solution: Experience-based gifts. Experience gifts send a powerful message — they show that the organization values not only the work an employee does but also who they are outside of the office. As companies aim to build supportive, people-first cultures, experience-based rewards align perfectly with that mission, fostering a sense of community and well-being that’s hard to match with traditional gifts. And if you're one of those HR professionals scratching your head and reading this right now, here’s the deal to make your end-of-year event unforgettable with gifts that turn “Great… another branded mug” into “I got the best Christmas present from my company ever!” Contact our Head of Sales Roberta Činikaitė to learn more. #corporategifts #christmasgiftideas #employeerewards #endofyearrewards #employeerecognition #experiencegifts

Our 80+ global Baird HR team attended the first ever Baird HR Symposium earlier this week! The event focused on how we can become more trusted, confident, and credible business professionals supporting our clients—Baird associates! It was an incredible event. There were smiles, laughs, happy tears, success stories on how we’ve delivered incredible solutions for our clients, interviews with senior leaders from different revenue groups, an exclusive chat with Baird’s CEO, Steve Booth, informative breakout sessions (shoutout to the entire Baird Talent Development Team!), HR-themed Family Feud, and dinner! To top it off, our CHRO, Rodney Jones-Tyson, closed the event by surprising every HR associate with a gift and personalized, hand-written note expressing his gratitude and appreciation for the work we do. WOW! 😄 (Yes, that’s him with the Baird-blue sunglasses. Yes, he’s as cool as he looks.) After almost 13 years with the firm, I have to pinch myself from time to time because I’m still in awe of how incredible of a place Baird is and continues to be. I LOVE our HR team. Our associates are some of the most caring, thoughtful, intelligent, and driven people I know. We have fun. Our culture embraces associates no matter their background or life experiences. Development opportunities such as this focusing on continuously improving ourselves so we can do our best work are countless. All of this, and more, is why we’re the best in the business. When you feel valued and supported by your leaders and colleagues, you deliver consistent, high-quality results—and not because you have to, but because you WANT to. That’s the Baird Difference. 💙 #wearebaird #discoverthebairddifference #bairddifference #baird #greatplacetowork #professionaldevelopment #HR #milwaukee

Showing appreciation to your employees for their hard work is both simple and rewarding. These suggestions can help you express gratitude to your team, keeping your top performers motivated, lifting spirits, and enhancing overall productivity: - Offer raises and bonuses. - Let employees give and receive ‘props.’ - Feed them. - Express your gratitude on social media. - Offer fitness opportunities. - Welcome their feedback. - Host events for the entire company. - Offer training opportunities. - Sponsor volunteer opportunities. #hr #humanresources #valuedemployees #employeeappreciation

Are you in charge of team building, employee engagement, camaraderie and team retreats? As the tax date is behind us and folks turn to summer scheduling, I have a half day program that gives your team excellent and dynamic speaking skills, while also bringing them closer together. I have a few dates left in June and July. So, we know that around 73% of folks are afraid of public speaking. (Higher for women, 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and other folks with intersecting identities.) And how might it create a positive shift in your organization if your group felt: ✨ confident to bring new ideas to the table, share innovative thoughts and let you know where there is friction or fault lines? ✨ a connection with each other, creating affable feelings and camaraderie? ✨ empowered to represent your organization at conferences, networking events and other crossovers? Speaking With Power offers your team an incredible ROI through continued, ongoing growth, powerful ambassadorship and better opportunities for problem solving through enhanced interpersonal relationships. I’ll share the link to learn more in the first comment, and please reach out through a private message to book a call and see how this workshop can enhance your team dynamic! #publicspeaking #teambuilding #buildambassadors

Honored to have participated in the thought-provoking "Catalyst of HR" event organized by Pro touch, delving into the practical implementation of Diversity & Inclusion strategies! I thoroughly enjoyed dynamic brainstorming session led by industry experts. Their insights ignited stimulating discussions, shedding light on actionable steps to foster inclusive workplaces. Diving into discussions on such crucial topics underscores the importance of fostering inclusive environments in every aspect of our professional lives. From hiring practices to company culture, Diversity & Inclusion isn't just a buzzword; it's a necessity for growth and innovation. Events like these aren't just about absorbing information; they're about actively engaging with diverse perspectives, challenging our assumptions, and collectively shaping the future of our organizations. The power of collaboration and shared knowledge truly shines in such environments. One another highlight for me was the opportunity to network with industry leaders and many HR professionals as this cultivates a community of like-minded individuals committed to driving positive change. These interactions not only enrich our understanding but also open doors to new opportunities and collaborations. By forging meaningful relationships and exchanging ideas, we strengthen our ability to effect real-world impact. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Aparna Sethi, Rahul Sethi, and the entire Pro touch team for bringing us together to champion Diversity & Inclusion. Let's continue these conversations and actions beyond the event, driving positive change one step at a time! #CatalystofHR #DiversityandInclusion #NetworkingBenefits

Employer: Team, here are the results of the employee engagement survey. Employee: And….? Employer: <deer in headlights> We will get back to you on next steps soon (yet again). So now you’ve done the survey, have the results and are tasked to do something about it. Now, what?: What’s the strategy?  Who has the power to fix it?  Who will this affect? How do we strategically involve the right people to get things done? Because nothing will change, if the right people aren’t in the right places to make that change. 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ Join Pierce Edward Cornelius Otlhogile-Gordon, Ph.D. and I for our Equity Intuition Micro Courses to get a taste of our of the six-week changemaking strategy course. As specialists in facilitating social change, we built brand new tactics to transform our oppressive world: WEEK 1: THROTTLING PASSION (Nov 7) Raging at the oppressive world? Come learn our Nasty Letter Technique. WEEK 2: ANALYZING DATA (Nov 14) Raging at the oppressive world? Come learn Data Interpretation. WEEK 3: LEARNING PEOPLE (Nov 21) Wanting to activate the ‘social’ in social change? Come learn our Stakeholder Mapping Tools. 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ Sign up for Equity Intuition Micro Courses here: https://lnkd.in/gqe-7WVp 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️ Share or tag everyone who should attend! Comment for visibility! We can't wait to see you there!