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Deborah Jeffries, SHRM-CP, PHR, CPC

HR: Party of One

Zoom Virtual Event

As an HR department of one, you must prioritize your responsibilities for immediate needs like onboarding, payroll administration and terminations, as well as plan around long-term needs like recruiting strategy, performance evaluation policies, and pay structures. There is no easy button or a silver bullet (we know that's what you are really looking for); however […]

Supervisory Short: Delegation

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All supervisors and managers need to learn to delegate effectively. Delegation is a tool that leverages your time and influence while developing your employees. Delegation happens when you offer an employee the opportunity to take on a task or project. It’s an offer, not a demand. Effective delegation is a tool by which leaders are […]

Improving Communication Skills

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Intentional, clear, and productive communication is a cornerstone of both career and personal success. This is something each of us needs to be able to do daily whether via email, phone, online, or in person. Chances are good there is a communication area that you could use a little help on - no one is […]

HR Lunch Bunch: Recruiting Solutions for 2023

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The Great Resignation is far from over and even with some notable layoffs across the country, we are continuing to see a limited candidate pool in most sectors. On a positive note, the talent shortage is leading all of us to seek innovative recruitment solutions. Come and learn some recruiting solutions that you can implement […]

Onboarding: Jump Start the Employee Experience

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Employee onboarding plays a vital role in your organization. It helps new employees feel welcome and to familiarize themselves with their jobs, their department and the organization (the goals and core values). This process is widely misunderstood and vastly underutilized and often done poorly and short-changed. Onboarding is the process of pointing new employees toward […]

So You Think You Want to be a Supervisor

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Supervisors communicate organizational needs and oversee the day-to-day performance of employees. They are responsible for guidance and support of employee development needs. These responsibilities lead employees toward success within their positions and potentially their careers. Front-line supervisors are traditionally promoted from their individual contributor roles where the focus is on a singular functional job. Newly-minted […]

Creating a Culture of Gratitude

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In every workplace, people have an inherent desire to feel valued by others. When employees feel appreciated, they are more satisfied, willing to work longer hours, and motivated to do their best. While appreciation is one of the best gifts you can give to employees, it's only scratching the surface - we need to go […]

Supervisory Short: Effective Meetings

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Meetings are essential to your organization and have many benefits if used wisely. Unfortunately they can become one of the biggest time wasters. This translates into unwanted costs for the business. Studies have shown that teams squander 90% of their time repeating topics, showing up late, poor attendance, bad agendas, and improper planning. This session […]