Out Now: Episode 415: Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the Clean Energy Sector With Dr. Janell Hills

New to HR? Learning The Art of Negotiation

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Negotiation is something you need to be skilled at in order to get the right offer. No matter what job you’re interested in, the art of negotiation will be a valuable asset to your career. Money is always a touchy topic. But with so many conversations going on now about money and equal pay, it […]

You’ve Been Subpoened to Court: Now What?

At one point or another, every HR professional has received the dread court order. If you’re new to HR, you might have hit the ground running, being the HR go-to for your organization, or you might have a boss that will help you through the process. In either case, responding to your first court order […]

How to Communicate to Your Team About a Company Layoff

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This is a two-part series on navigating company layoffs in HR. Click here to read part 1.  How to Communicate About Company Layoffs A layoff might be happening at your company. As an HR professional, announcing, communicating, helping people through a layoff is one of the worst things in my career. The fear, the stress, […]

What To Do Before You Announce the Company Layoff

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Let’s be frank, no matter what the state of the economy is, being a part of layoffs is never fun. In fact, it has been the worst part of my career in HR. Downsizing, restructuring, or layoffs can negatively impact your company’s brand. No matter how necessary for your bottom line, it is imperative to […]

Switching to Continuous Performance Management

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In recent years, leading organizations have begun using a continuous approach to performance management. Companies like GE, Deloitte, and Accenture are just a few who have replaced legacy performance reviews with ongoing tactics such as two-way feedback loops. In doing so, they’ve eliminated manager biases, alleviated stress and frustration surrounding yearly appraisals, and most importantly, […]