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Crossing Borders

by Mike ButlerOn September 3, 2021 0 comments

Hiring the right talent overseas is not only about identifying top performers but also understanding the constraints in attracting and ultimately retaining talent. This article seeks to show why it is about far more than conventional talent management tools.

There are two approaches to hiring the right talent in your overseas operation. You either recruit it locally or send a proven ex-pat overseas. Easier said than done as even with the best-laid plans large companies can find recruiting talent a difficult process.

Business schools often use Disney’s move to Paris as a case study of a less than seamless setup....

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#SHRM21 Interview with Tony Lee

by Paula Harvey, MBA-HR, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, GPHR On September 2, 2021 0 comments

Tony Lee joined SHRM in 2015 and hit the ground running. He has been a huge supporter of the Talent Acquisition Panel which I have been serving on for the last few years. I spoke to Tony recently about his plans for #SHRM21. He is going to be very busy for the next few days leading up to #SHRM21 preparing for the 10K plus attendees. Talent Acquisition is one of the hottest topics in the U.S. right now since many organizations are facing an Employee Turnover Tsunami. His...

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10 Tips that Will Get Employees to Read What You Write

by John BaldinoOn September 2, 2021 0 comments

Robert Bogue is clear about how much he wants people to be clear. Clear in the way they communicate, that is.

As an 18-year Microsoft veteran, Rob has seen his fair share of technology implementations. He has done more SharePoint implementations than he could count, and through that work, he has seen how deep the communications issues go. In 2018, Rob wrote a SharePoint implementation guide which opened his eyes to see the disparity in communication. It was not that people didn’t know...

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A #SHRM21 Interview with Christie Engler

by Claire Stroh Petrie, MBA, SHRM-CP, PHROn September 2, 2021 0 comments

I know what it’s like to be an HR DOO (department of one!) and champions such as Christie Engler are essential for our success. Ever had to deal with lack of technology, minimal budget and managers stuck in the past? Christie will cover it all in her #SHRM21 session, The REAL HR of Small and Midsize Business taking place on Sunday, September 12 at 9:15 a.m. PT! I hope the following information will encourage you to hear Christie speak at the conference and learn more about what she does. Be sure to...

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Five Ways To Engage Virtually: #SHRM21 Annual Conference

by Kyra MatkovichOn September 2, 2021 0 comments

The 2021 SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition is a week away. **GASP** A WEEK!

Let’s go back for just a moment to 2020. There was so much anticipation and excitement around SHRM20 in San Diego – which started during #SHRM19 in Las Vegas.

And then…. COVID-19.

The world as we knew it completely turned upside down and inside out. The world of work was changed in an instant – forever. Leaders and HR professionals were trying to figure it out on the fly.

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Workplace Tech and Me

by Nick Schacht, SHRM-SCPOn September 2, 2021 0 comments

In 1984, I was working as a budgeting and finance manager in a headquarters program office for the U.S. Navy. Although I’d had exposure to computers a decade earlier in high school, the most sophisticated piece of technology in the workplace at that time was the IBM Selectric typewriter, with removable typeface balls that allowed the user to change fonts (relatively) easily.

As a budgeting and finance manager, I was responsible for planning the allocation of billions of dollars in appropriated funding over a seven-year window, and then managing the execution...

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A #SHRM21 Interview with Tim Sackett, SHRM-SCP

by Paula Harvey, MBA-HR, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, GPHR On September 1, 2021 0 comments

I had the privilege of chatting with the amazing Tim Sackett on his plans for #SHRM21. I have known Tim for a long time as we run in the same circles, are #SHRM21Influencers, and are passionate about Talent Acquisition. I have attended many of his sessions at conferences and they are always one of my favorites. Tim is a frequent contributor to SHRM as a subject matter resource on tech stacks and finding talent. He is the author of SHRM published book, "The Talent Fix: ...

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#SHRM21 Interview with Alex Powell: Results-focused Recognition for a Distributed Workforce

by Brett FarmiloeOn September 1, 2021 0 comments

In this interview, Alex Powell, Director of Client Culture and Engagement at Reward Gateway, discusses results-focused recognition for a distributed workforce.

Hi Alex, for those of us who are not familiar with your work, can you please introduce yourself?

Of course! I work as Reward Gateway’s Director of Client Culture and Engagement. What that means is that I look for and share best practices that client leaders can use to make the best use of our Employee Engagement Platform. Our technology has some robust, easy-to-use recognition tools,...

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#SHRM21 Interview with Elements Global Services

by SHRM StaffOn August 31, 2021 0 comments

If someone asked you, “who is Elements Global Services” what is your 30-second elevator speech response?

Elements Global Services is an HR tech company that’s disrupting the industry and changing how businesses become global. Elements compliantly enable any company to hire, manage and pay employees in over 135 countries worldwide, without the cost and long-term commitment of traditional methods. Facilitating both short- and long-term projects by leveraging a network of Elements-owned entities, its proprietary technology, and both local and regional expertise. Elements ensures that employees are compliant and cared for,...

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