Gone are the days of willful internal isolation, in which a company could tout it’s structure as a kind of secret sauce. Business conditions evolve quickly, and without much notice. With teams becoming more distributed, more virtual, more critical of their employers, and more vocal on social media platforms, operating Human Resources in a silo …
Killing HR Silos: Time to To Build the People Function in Public Read More »
Yes, You Need a Job Description Whenever there’s a need to increase your output, execute faster, replace lost KSAs (knowledge, skills, and Abilities), or delegate key business functions, there is a set of core requirements captured in a job description. Those requirements form the basis for what comes next, which is generally to hire someone as soon …
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Change is continuous. Businesses, people, processes, effective methods, and technologies adjust and change over time. This rapid change impacts business ecosystems around the world. Therefore, securing external partners via HR outsourcing becomes a great tool to manage positive and negative outcomes from change. Next, we break down some of those below. Outcomes of HR Changes …
What comes to mind when you think about an HR audit? Probably not a lot. I think of an HR practitioner sneaking around cubicles and worksites with a magnifying glass like Sherlock Holmes. Most people on the outside of the profession don’t really know what it means. However, if you are initiated into Human Resources, …
When I’m talking to people who work at companies looking to work with us, I find that there are usually common themes around the symptoms they describe for why things need to change. Whether I’m talking to an owner of a small business, the co-founder of a funded startup, the HR manager for a not-for …
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Business landscapes across the world continue to shift and refocus as companies reevaluate which employment techniques will be the most effective in the new economy. The things that employees value are changing as well and employers need to do their best to address their employees’ goals and longevity. This holds true especially in hotels and …
Hospitality and Hotel Industry: HR & People Ops Primer Read More »
You may have heard of a Persona. It is a marketing concept that captures a profile about a common type of person, usually a customer or user, for which firms want to cater. HR/People Ops can use workforce personas to hire, motivate, and cultivate people with desired traits. In addition, job seekers are tailoring their …
So you have been granted the honor of leading a team. Anyone would presume you are excited — but, there is a greater streak of anxiety which is filling you up! This is your first time having to lead a team. You have got to figure out how to engage your team members so that …
As a Social Media Consultant for Poprouser, I have had to familiarize myself with the world of Human Resources and its new incarnation: People Operations. Our previous post dealt with removing the fear of failure and we recently tweeted Sir Richard Branson’s rules for finding a mentor. People Ops is not about finding a part for …
In my capacity as a Social Media Consultant for Poprouser, a Miami-based HR and People Operations firm — I often tweet a relevant business topic to keep in line with the company’s vision. At times I’ll tweet something conventional and at times the geek inside me wants to delve into ancient history and tweet about …
Marcus Aurelius’ Advice on Becoming a Better Business Leader Read More »
