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What your company bereavement support looks like w/ Bereave ✓ Thoughtful Leave Plan ✓ Policy Guidance ✓ Communication Strategy ✓ Team Prep & Training ✓ Re-Entry Guidance ✓ Tools for Managing Expectations ✓ Tools for Supporting Re-entry ✓ Mobilizing Supporters  ✓ Access to grief support content, checklists, and resources to help grievers navigate their loss

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🌟 Creating a Personalized Career Advancement Plan: Empowering Black Women to Thrive 🌟 Advancing your career requires a strategic and personalized approach. For Black women, it’s essential to set clear goals, identify growth opportunities, and develop a roadmap for success. Here are key steps to create your career advancement plan: 1️⃣ Set Clear Goals: Define what success looks like for you. Whether it’s a promotion, a new skill, or a leadership role, having clear, specific goals will guide your journey. 🏆 2️⃣ Identify Growth Opportunities: Look for opportunities within your organization and industry. This can include new projects, roles, or continuing education. Stay proactive in seeking these chances to grow. 📈 3️⃣ Develop a Roadmap: Outline a step-by-step plan to achieve your goals. Break down your long-term objectives into manageable milestones. This will help you stay focused and motivated. 🗺️ 4️⃣ Seek Mentorship and Support: Connect with mentors and sponsors who can offer guidance, support, and advocacy. Their insights and encouragement are invaluable to your career development. 🤝 5️⃣ Continuously Evaluate and Adapt: Regularly review your progress and be flexible in adjusting your plan. Stay open to feedback and new opportunities that align with your career aspirations. 🔄 By following these steps, Black women can create a personalized plan that empowers them to achieve their career goals and thrive in their chosen fields. Let’s support and uplift each other on this journey to success! 🌟✨ ATTENTION ALL BLACK WOMEN: Subscribe to our website () to receive more tips and resources to support your career journey.  #CareerSuccess #BlackWomenLead #Mentorship #SkillDevelopment #SkillDevelopment #WorkplaceResilience #ProfessionalGrowth #SSWOC #SisterhoodSocietyForWomenOfColor

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Thank you Mita Mallick, for being on the podcast. Here are some of my key takeaways from Mita's insights: ✅ The Business Case Mita reinforced what was previously discussed on Rebecca Taylor's episode, HR programs and initiatives need to have a solid business case, demonstrating ROI. If your initiative, even if well-intended, is cut due to a perceived lack of ROI, the impact becomes nonexistent. 💡 While this talk may seem clinical to some, it's critical when getting executive buy-in and ensuring that programming can survive budget cuts. ✅ Being Proactive Mita is brilliant at cutting through hyperbole and the abstract to get to the practical and personal. In many cases, adverse impact may occur without malice, but the intent doesn't matter when the pain caused is real. I recognize that some comments made in the podcast may make listeners feel like "someone would never say that," but as Mita shared her journey, it immediately resonated with me, as my wife's journey as an immigrant to the U.S. has included similar nonsense being told to her. 💡 Without overcorrecting, leverage your HR Business Partners to identify common sense opportunities to put in place mechanisms that mitigate adverse impact. Mita shared an interesting example of pre-leave self-reviews to ensure team members are equitably rated in performance cycles, even if they took a leave. I encourage you to follow former guest Melanie Naranjo for other great ways to leverage your HRBPs! ✅ Revenue Growth Something we can perhaps all agree on: more revenue is a good thing. Mita highlights that a company's ability to successfully meet the needs of an increasingly diverse consumer will be correlated to a company's ability to leverage the power of diversity within their own workforce. 💡 One of the most important things you can do for morale, retention, and sustainable growth is ensuring you have a well-run business. There is simply no replacement, and diversity plays a critical role. It is this diversity that sparks innovation, creativity, and opens doors to untapped markets and revenue streams. #HumanResources #TaylorfromHR #DEI #TroopHRPodcast

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10 Things we've done for our Open Org Members over the last few weeks... 📖 Employee Handbook Build ⭐ Career Site Messaging & Positioning 📄 Compensation Philosophy Review 🌱 How to define the role of a Manager 🔮 Creation of a Transparency Philosophy ❤️ Annual Health-Check via our Open Culture Framework ⚙ Internal Workshop Design 📊 People Metric Benchmarking via peoplemetrics.fyi 💰 Becoming Pay Transparent 🎁 EVP Discovery & Activation Getting to work with companies & people leaders on things like this, all with the goal of building healthier, more open, transparent places of work is AWESOME 🖤 #Transparency #OpenOrg #PeopleOps

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Oh my goodness! Can’t believe this is real ;) feeling scared/ excited/ energized and in shock!! Hope y’all take a moment- carve out some time and explore the lessons/ wisdom shared within this book. These are stories / lessons that have been in “development” since my career began. #AlwaysLearning Hope you find them useful in your journey too!

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Reflecting on SHRM 2024: Strengthened Connections and Professional Renewal Just returned to the office from 2024 SHRM Conference & Expo in Chicago(easy commute), and it was an enriching experience. The ticket to SHRM is expensive, requires 3 days out of the office, so let’s discuss the ROI: Building Stronger Bonds: At SHRM, I had the opportunity to connect with my HR team on a deeper level. These interactions strengthened trust, collaboration, and friendships. Strategy Validation: The conference allowed me to validate our existing strategies and explore ways to enhance them. Hearing industry examples—both successful and failed—provided valuable insights. Industry Exposure: I engaged with HR leaders from diverse industries, stepping outside my usual bubble. We shared ideas, discussed challenges, and explored solutions. Meaningful Networking: Beyond LinkedIn connections, I made an effort to truly understand fellow attendees. Learning about their businesses, motivations, and concerns was enlightening. Follow-Up Commitment: I sent follow-up messages to recap discussions and address solutions or obstacles with people I met. Not every connection reached that stage, but the effort was worthwhile. Professional Renewal: SHRM re-energized me both professionally and personally. It reminded me of the vital role HR plays in organizations, the shared pain, the effort required, and the impact it makes. Gratitude: I’m thankful for the experience and the chance to attend a conference with local, national, and global impact. Blessed to work for an organization like Geneva Trading that makes professional and personal development a priority. In summary, SHRM was a great investment of time and resources. I look forward to applying the insights gained and delivering ROI to Geneva Trading. #shrm2024 #genevatrading #professionalgrowth #HRrocks #Talentacquisition

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I’ve been obsessed with how we all get better at this being human thing my whole life. Most coaches and thought leaders can likely say the same thing. My degrees laid a foundation, but most of what I have learned comes from really paying attention. ❓ How do we change when we feel under pressure? Uncertain? Safe? ❓ Why are our most cherished emotions often the least explored? ❓ Which tools truly liberate us from old habits to become our best selves? My mission is to make sure that anyone who wants to grow has someone in their corner. To do that, we at needed to crack the code on how to support the development of soft skills across thousands or millions of people. So that's what we did at Dailyhuman. 🙋‍♀️ Raise your hand if you believe in the limitless potential of humanity. Make sure to get your daily dose of human today.  It’s the catalyst for profound change.

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Dialogue is a powerful thing, in particular when it comes to stigmas. So let's talk more about mental health. Did you know that 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness? 1 in 5 means you are not alone The most important thing we can do to improve mental health, both in healthcare and in our daily lives, is to talk about it. Create space for others to share their struggles. Ask for help if your mental health is not well. Inovalon's Chief Medical Officer Paige Kilian delved into this vital topic with our Justine Giancola on Inovalon INOvators. Give it a listen and share your thoughts: https://lnkd.in/eB8ZQVfV #MentalHealthAwareness

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What’s happening across the tech industry? SignalFire found nine shake-ups in where talent is moving, Gen Z's career paths, and where to find AI experts: 1. Austin is the fastest-growing city for top tech talent by percentage. 2. New York City is gaining the most significant share of relocating tech talent. 3. Silicon Valley is losing the most significant share of relocating tech talent but is still growing in net headcount. 4. Gen Z talent is being promoted to management more slowly than past generations. 5. Gen Z workers switch jobs 2x faster than those in Gen X. 6. VC-backed founders are older than a decade ago, with the oldest in the life sciences and cybersecurity sectors. 7. Data is maturing from an analyst- and scientist-centric role to an engineering-focused discipline. 8. As demand for AI talent grows, a declining percentage of AI hires have graduate degrees or prestigious schooling. 9. Silicon Valley still hosts the most AI talent, benefiting from the recent AI startup boom.

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Some of my thoughts on SHRM’s recent deprioritization of the equal footing of equity and inclusion.

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As companies strive to retain top talent, listening to employees has become a critical component of workforce strategy. At Intuit, a new role has emerged to meet this need: Head of Employee Listening. Emily Pelosi, who took on this role in 2022, leads a team dedicated to tracking employee sentiments and using this feedback to enhance the company's workforce strategy. Key Insights: New Leadership Role: The Head of Employee Listening is a pivotal role focused on understanding and addressing employee needs and concerns. Feedback Analysis: The team collects and analyzes feedback to drive improvements in talent attraction, retention, and overall employee engagement. Workforce Strategy: By actively listening to employees, companies can adapt their strategies to better support their workforce and foster a positive work environment. 📣 Leadership Call to Action: 🔹 Establish Dedicated Listening Roles: Consider creating roles focused on employee listening to ensure continuous feedback and improvement. 🔹 Regularly Collect Feedback: Implement regular surveys and feedback mechanisms to understand employee experiences and concerns. 🔹 Act on Insights: Use the collected data to make informed decisions that enhance employee satisfaction and engagement. I have a conversation guide for leaders who want to listen to their team members, particularly women. You can download it here: https://lnkd.in/gFcWRVSu #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceCulture #TalentRetention #InclusiveWorkplace #EmployeeListening

For those of you looking for alternatives to SHRM after this week's ridiculousness, check out this list of places where you can continue to drive Equity and also find some like-minded HR folks. Thanks to Tracie Sponenberg!

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Hey recruiters - Looking to supercharge your candidate outreach? Imagine connecting with multiple candidates while keeping your messages personalized and relevant.🤯 With personalized bulk emails, it's not just a dream - it's a game-changer! 🚀 With AI everywhere - you can say Goodbye to generic templates and "Hi there" to meaningful outreach messages. If you'd like to learn more, watch a Demo on Recruit CRM's website: https://lnkd.in/eWt3uSQd #recruitcrm #recruiters #recruitmentsoftware #applicanttrackingsystem

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To any of my introverted leaders, if you're looking for some advice on leaning into your superpower, check out this curated list of tips: #ForbesHumanResourcesCouncil https://lnkd.in/gVMiEGH4

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You can build programs and invest so much to drive the culture you want. Imo, the #1 key ingredient is this one (and... it's F-R-E-E) in building a culture of empathy, especially when times are hard both professionally and personally: Practice active listening and be open and honest in your response.

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Had the pleasure of talking about one of my favorite topics on the Engaging Leadership Podcast by EngageRocket: Culture! "Culture eats strategy for breakfast", and in my opinion, it couldn’t be truer. If you want to build a vibrant culture, you need healthy and productive debate. Surround yourself with people who are smarter, think differently, and are willing to disagree with you. It's how you get to the best answer. Check out the episode here: https://lnkd.in/ecd58fxX #culture #leadership #debate #productivity #excellence

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Thought-provoking The New York Times article on the importance of embracing our humanity and leveraging our unique strengths in the age of AI. Now more than ever, people skills and our human abilities to communicate, empathize and collaborate are essential for innovation and problem solving. Aneesh Raman and Maria Flynn, both experts in workforce development and education, point out the importance of building interpersonal relationships, fostering positive work cultures and guiding and motivating teams. As we navigate this significant workforce innovation, I look forward to how we can successfully apply our soft skills through this transformation.

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“They discuss the recent impact of AI on HR; concerns around relying on AI as a decision-maker rather than as a tool to help make decisions; how bias gets introduced into AI-assisted processes; monitoring for bias and disparate impact when implementing AI systems in employee selection; emerging regulations for AI, including New York City’s regulation of the use of automated hiring tools; what an AI Bill of Rights might look like; the importance of carefully vetting technology partners before implementing their tools; and the potential risks of using ChatGPT in preparing HR documents”.

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Are you curious about #DEI in the workplace? Culture Amp's 2024 Workplace DEI report has all the latest insights! We're digging into trends from almost 400 companies and over 175,000 employees to uncover the latest DEI trends and its effects on employee engagement. Click here to read the report now. #DEIstrategy #DEItrends

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