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Employee engagement has been one of the critical drivers and most focused topics for years. Organizations increasingly expect ‘more from less’ from the productivity standpoint as digitalization finds its way in how organizations and teams operate internally and externally with customers. Therefore, the level of employee engagement is the critical driver of productivity. Although there are various definitions for employee engagement, my simple definition is the employee’s emotional connection with the organization and motivation to take the extra step toward its mission. With the pandemic having a seismic effect on businesses and the workforce in terms of how and where...

This week we’re featuring our favorite SHRM speakers so those in attendance can learn a little more about who they are and their session through a Q&A session. Today we’re featuring Dawn Kelley.

Dawn Kelley is the Human Resources Manager for the City of Modesto. She is a certified HR Professional and has served in HR roles for more than 25 years providing a high level of expertise specifically skilled in leadership development, coaching/ supervision, employment law, and California uniqueness! Dawn has a reputation for being a strong, empathetic leader. She spent several...

Are you excited and ready for the 2021 SHRM Conference and Exposition (SHRM21) to start tomorrow? Be sure to attend #SHRM21—virtually or in Vegas—to stay prepared for the future of work.

This year's conference theme, "Now More Than Ever," emphasizes the far-reaching changes the workplace has experienced, including all the challenges or opportunities they present to HR professionals. So, as you make your final preparations for the conference, I thought I'd recommend a session by introducing you to a SHRM21 speaker.

This session,...