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#CauseTheEffect: What Does it Mean to You? #SHRM22

by Amanda Brunson, SHRM-CPOn May 11, 2022 0 comments

I was looking at the SHRM22 website today and saw the line: “There’s no cause we can’t effect when we come together as One HR.” It was at that very moment that I finally understood what ‘Cause the Effect’ meant. I won’t lie, I kept hearing that over and over again as I prepared for the SHRM conference, which is just a month away, and I really couldn’t grasp what it meant. And with one sentence on a website that I have probably looked at at least 20 times in the past...

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From Sessions to Connections: Embracing the #SHRM22 Experience

by Tina Marie WohlfieldOn May 5, 2022 0 comments

I am excited to be attending the 2022 SHRM Annual Conference. My first experience in 2021 was twenty years in the making. The memories made, such as a selfie with Steve Browne, inspiration from Opal Lee and Michael Phelps, meeting amazing HR professionals from across the U.S., India and Nigeria and insight gained will stay with me the rest of my HR career.

I am frequently asked what took me so long to make it to the “Super Bowl of HR Conferences.” I, like many of you am an HR professional who...

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#CauseTheEffect: Stay in Pursuit

by Bruce Waller, SHRM-CP, PHROn May 5, 2022 0 comments

“Cause The Effect” is the campaign for the upcoming SHRM conference. It’s like purpose… many times we aren’t quite sure how or what to do to create impact, but when we focus on the pursuit, it will appear in many ways including inspiration.

When I started my career helping companies relocate talent, I wasn’t sure what my “cause” was other than moving people’s stuff, or how I could effect change in my personal life or my career. I was just trying to make enough money to support my family. But...

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#SHRM22: What does it mean to “effect”? / #CauseTheEffect

by Melanie Peacock PhD, MBA, CPHROn May 3, 2022 0 comments

The theme for the 2022 SHRM annual conference is “Cause the Effect.” But, what does it really mean to effect? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary (2022), effect can be defined as the state of being operative, or the act of making an impression, or the ability to influence others. Each of these terms serves to highlight the tremendous benefits to be realized by participating (virtually or in-person) in this year’s conference, June 12th – 15th.

Being operative requires HR professionals to have understanding of current...

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#SHRM22: To Cause the Effect…We Must Lead

by Jeff Palkowski, SHRM-SCPOn April 27, 2022 0 comments

Appropriately, the theme for the 2022 SHRM Annual Conference & Expo is “Cause the Effect.” While this phrase may have a different meaning for everyone, for me it means “bringing about positive change to your workplace through your individual actions.” Further, I believe that it means to be proactive rather than solely reactive to the countless challenges that we as HR professionals face on an ongoing basis. Most importantly, I feel that if we want to “cause the effect,” we must lead.

Leadership is often a touchy subject, especially...

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Three Ways to Maximize Your Experience at #SHRM22

by Todd MitchemOn April 19, 2022 0 comments

With the #SHRM22 conference fast approaching, I wanted to take a moment as one of the #SHRM22Influencers to give some tips so you feel prepared for the conference if you are attending in person this June. We are coming out of an extraordinary time as many of us have been isolated for nearly two years, not able to interact in person much with other humans. For many people in our HR space, this conference will represent the first time they are emerging from the comfort of their computer screen to interact...

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#SHRM22: Increase Retention in The Workplace: 14 Effective Strategies | #CauseTheEffect

by Brett FarmiloeOn April 13, 2022 0 comments

41% of workers are actively searching for a new job or plan to in the next few months. What is one effective HR strategy you are implementing to help increase retention in your workplace? #CauseTheEffect

To help you retain employees, we asked HR leaders and business owners this question for their best tips. From investing in your managers to creating a culture of continuous learning and growth, there are several strategies that may help you increase employee retention in your workplace.

Here are 14 effective strategies to increase...

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Introducing Your #SHRM22Influencers Ready to #CauseTheEffect

by SHRM StaffOn April 8, 2022 0 comments

Our actions big and small ripple out far beyond the moment. When we operate intentionally and use our voices to #CauseTheEffect we want to see at our organizations, we drive productivity and value for our companies, improve workplace culture, and perhaps have an impact on people we will never even meet. This June 12-15, thousands of HR professionals will travel to New Orleans, Louisiana to come together as #OneHR -- and SHRM Influencers are sure to be a big part of the experience.

We are honored to officially announce the #SHRM22Influencers, all of...

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11 Equitable Workplace Strategies To Ensure Fair Compensation #CauseTheEffect

by Brett FarmiloeOn April 5, 2022 0 comments

What is one strategy or policy you are using to ensure and measure a fair and equitable workplace?

To help you discover the best workplace policies that ensure fair compensation, we asked HR leaders and CEOs this question for their best strategies. From giving structure to the hiring process to creating a diversity and inclusion training program, there are several strategies that...

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Human Resources is dead. People Operations is here.

by Christine Michel CarterOn March 30, 2022 0 comments

Lately, I’ve seen companies shifting internal nomenclature, changing the title of their human resources department to people operations. A practice early adopted by progressive tech companies, people operations puts empathy (not policy) at the heart of human resources. Policy and a holistic suite of benefits are table stakes. A people operations team, for example, might value the experiences and insights provided by different employee resource groups (or ERGs) to build an inclusive workplace culture.

It encourages the executive leadership team to adopt an “employee-first” approach to reduce attrition, improve productivity and...

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