As you’ve likely gathered by now, this blog dives deeper than most about the daily lives of HR Business Partners and Generalists. We have stressful, tough jobs that require us to be happy and shiny and approachable pretty much all the time. And we’re frequently one of the last groups to get “support” of any …
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A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post on the state of HR’s reputation with the business. My assumptions on that post were based on anecdotal and personal evidence of my interactions with Business and HR professionals over the years. I’ve mentioned in earlier posts that I was at an HR conference in late …
Last week I attended the HR Professional Association (HRPA) Annual Conference. It’s the annual 3-day event the Association puts on with several high-profile keynote speakers and dozens of concurrent sessions covering all areas of HR. Can I tell you, I was blown away! It was one of the most value-packed, energetic events I’ve attended in …
No matter what their profession, the highest performing people are those that not only master their own craft but also understand their client’s world inside out. I remember when I was studying for my HR certification, it was enough for an HR professional to just know HR, employment law, and the company’s policies and procedures. …
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The discussion was getting heated. A group of about seven of us were in a performance calibration session. You know, those year-end meetings HR facilitates with business leaders to ensure everyone is being rated fairly (yes, we were still doing those, but more on that later). One of the managers had gathered feedback from all …