Check out Cheryl's thoughts on implementing and designing a Strategic HR function.

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Summary of Vlog Post by Emma Lokar, HR Intern (Ready an Internship, Summer 2019)

Technology the Foundation of Great HR: Tom Lokar, CHRO, Mitel

Technology as a Key Foundation:
Human Resources has quickly become one of the main drivers behind the use of technology throughout the business regardless of the industry. Not all companies are technology companies on the surface, but every industry is integrating technology into their strategy, core processes and employee experience.

Mitel’s, CHRO, Tom Lokar, discusses how he and his team put technology in their day-to-day to become more efficient and productive. With technology at the core of HR they are taking employee’s focus out of the weeds, and into more strategic growth. Growing the business and increasing the bottom line is every function’s goal. Technology should be the foundation of any great HR team and organization.

“To be a value center you have to look at many parts of the business, but it starts...

Check out our latest guest Vlogger Amy Messersmith,Amy Messersmith, CHRO at U.S. Anesthesia Partners speaks about Culture.

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Leaders Aren’t Pushers: Tony Bridwell, Ryan LLC, Chief People Officer and Author.

Pushing vs Leading:
Most organizations push, (rather than lead) their teams towards results. After all, pushing often feels more natural and is certainly the predominant way most organizations are run. Many of us set goals for our team, and then put the pressure on until it is hit. We use external validation and reward structures to incentivize our team to perform. Sometimes it works, and when it doesn’t, we just push harder.

Pushing Yields Employee Burnout:
But all of this leads to burnout and frustration with your team, and an endless revision of the job description. Sound familiar?

If you’re a pusher, you aren’t alone. So how can you tell if you are “pushing” rather than “leading?” Here is the biggest clue:

Inconsistent results are the leading indicator that you are creating a culture of pushers rather than leaders.

If your results sound like...

Enjoy!

Innovation techniques around people and technology and plan for the future of work!

Importance of Technology and How HR can drive business results with innovation.

Do not automate a bad process and use data to mine information

Great opportunity to network with other HR executives!

Loved the CHRO breakout session - "C suite development through Corporate Board Seats"

Enjoyed Tony Bridwell's Presentation Skills breakout.

Innovation and how it is a company needs to have a culture of innovation and importance of support from the top!

CHRO breakout session: No small effort to get on a board