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WOH 77: Implementing the Agile Talent Acquisition Methodology at BBVA
Agile talent acquisition? What’s that? Many of the talent leaders we encounter have heard of agile as it pertains to the software development industry, but what lessons does this methodology have for today’s talent leaders? Agile, at its core, is about prioritizing (ruthlessly) on the things that need to get done. In agile talent acquisition,…
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Under Our Skin: Getting Real About Race (Book Review)
A few weeks ago a friend recommended a book called Under Our Skin: Getting Real About Race and Getting Free From the Fears and Frustrations that Divide Us. It is an excellent book for anyone to read to better understand the different perspectives that are wrapped up in the racial discussion, but I would say…
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WOH 76: What a Study of 1,000 SMB Companies Tells Us about HR
“HR is representing the people at your organization that deliver the results of whatever mission you have… There is no greater voice for the people than HR.” We hear so much about large employers and enterprise firms in the news. These organizations are a key part of the global economy, but did you know that…
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HR Career Advice: Share Your Own Tip and Be (HR) Famous!
I’ve written many times about my entry into the HR profession. One of the things I’ve always prioritized is creating resources to help people get into HR and move toward their strengths and interests. Over the last year I have answered countless emails from people needing career advice and support (some of them answered publicly…
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WOH: 75 What if Your Employees Could Use PTO For Anything They Want
Employee paid leave is often overlooked because it has been around for what seems like forever. It’s fairly standard, and the biggest advancement in recent history has been moving from a split vacation/sick model to a paid time off or “PTO” model, where employees can use the leave flexibly for illness, vacation, or other personal…
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I’ve Done HR But I Don’t Have an HR Job Title [Reader Question]
One of my favorite things to do is answer reader questions here on the blog. If you have a question you’d like answered (I answer as many as possible!) just shoot a note to ben@upstarthr.com. Hi Ben, I’m a Business Administration major. I’m in my last year and I’ve chosen 5 Human Resource courses as…
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WOH 74: Using Internal Podcasts to Communicate with Deskless Workers
Today, more workers than ever are in roles that do not provide them with an office, a desk, or even a computer or email address. Forbes says that more than 2 billion workers work in a deskless environment. So how can employers communicate with those staff, engage them with learning content, and keep them informed? …
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