Posted on August 27th | By: Janet Hoffmann | Comments 0
In most organizations when employees are asked what they would like most from their managers – -the answer is feedback. People want to know where they stand. They want to know if your perception of their performance is the same as their own. Providing effective feedback is therefore a key skill set for leaders looking to develop high performers. Yet, in many cases providing feedback is a skill that causes the most discomfort for new and long-term supervisors. For many… Continue Reading »
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Posted Under: Development, Feedback, Human Resources, Leadership, Performance Management, Talent Management, Uncategorized
Posted on August 21st | By: Janet Hoffmann | Comments 0
Providing effective feedback to our team offers great benefits. Many times we loose site of how impactful those benefits can be, however, when given at the right time in a respectful, positive and constructive manner feedback is the key to individual and organizational success. Here are some of the benefits: Improves Performance Feedback provides a clear expectation of performance. Learning what they do well increases a team member’s confidence. They are more likely to try more, stretch themselves and share… Continue Reading »
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Posted Under: Building Relationships, Development, Feedback, Leadership, Performance Management, Personal Development, Talent Management
Posted on August 12th | By: Janet Hoffmann | Comments 0
The New York State SHRM Conference, HR Hat Trick: Innovate, Imagine, Inspire is right around the corner on September 15 – 17th, 2013 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. HR Professionals, Executives, Small Business Owners, Trainers, and Business Leaders Interested in Maximizing Human Capital and Personal Performance will be gathering to hear the latest in HR trends, issues and solutions. I have the honor of working with a small team of fellow HR Professionals to help promote the conference. It… Continue Reading »
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Posted Under: Building Relationships, Business Acumen, Development, Human Resources, Leadership, Networking, Personal Development
Posted on July 29th | By: Janet Hoffmann | Comments 0
Last week I had the opportunity to hear Ty Bennett speak on the Power of Influence at CHART’s 86th Hospitality Training Leadership Conference in Miami. Although there were many “take aways” from his presentation, I was most struck by the video he shared — “Lost Generation”. It is both thought provoking and inspiring. We all have the power to influence and affect positive change. We need to invest and show interest in people. Be present, ask questions and listen. There… Continue Reading »
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Posted Under: Building Relationships, Change Management, Generations, Leadership, Uncategorized
Posted on July 10th | By: Janet Hoffmann | Comments 2
I recently attended a meeting of the Human Resources Association of New York to hear a panel on the topic: “The C-Suite Speaks: An Invitation to Increase Human Resources’ Strategic Partnership.” Moderated by Richard Atkins, Managing Director of Improving Communications, Stella Pappas, EVP and COO of the Institute for Community Living and Phil Brandt, CEO/President of AAIM Employers Association shared their perspectives on what Human Resources should be doing to help the business. At the Institute for Community Living, Ms…. Continue Reading »
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Posted Under: Business Acumen, Business Partner, Human Resources, Leadership, Measurement, Metrics, Strategic
Posted on June 20th | By: Janet Hoffmann | Comments 0
Social media literacy is fast becoming a source of competitive advantage both for organizations and individuals. What was unknown just a few years ago has become our daily reality. Many organizations realize the potential of harnessing these new technologies: social media campaigns engage customers and potential employees alike, internal social networking sites and blogs encourage the sharing of ideas and best practices as well as increase the opportunity for improved communication, on-line meeting and collaboration tools enable global teams to… Continue Reading »
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Posted Under: Culture, Development, Leadership, Social Media, Talent Management
Posted on May 22nd | By: Janet Hoffmann | Comments 0
An organization’s brand is like a coin…it has two sides. One is focused externally on the value created for their customer and the other is focused internally on the value created for their employees – your Employee Value Proposition (EVP). Your EVP articulates the mix of offerings and opportunities an employee will experience throughout the Employee Lifecycle that will differentiate your company from your competitors, in return for what the employee contributes. Just as we want to create that emotional… Continue Reading »
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Posted Under: Business Partner, Culture, Employee Value Proposition, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management
Posted on April 23rd | By: Janet Hoffmann | Comments 0
Organizations are rushing to understand, incorporate and manage Big Data. However, like many big changes in recent years its use and application will be different by organization and the various departments within those organizations. Using the example of Social Media, I have regularly encouraged organizations to think first of their organizational goals and then determine how and if social media will help the organization achieve those goals. Many organizations incorporate social media believing its use is required to stay “up… Continue Reading »
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Posted Under: Big Data, Business Acumen, Business Partner, Human Resources, Measurement, Metrics, Social Media
Posted on April 15th | By: Janet Hoffmann | Comments 0
Business Acumen is one of the key competencies every leader in every organization at every level needs to be viewed as a true business partner. As I was reviewing various definitions for Business Acumen I came across the one on Wikipedia. It reads as follows: “Business acumen is keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome. The term “business acumen” can be broken down literally… Continue Reading »
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Posted Under: Building Relationships, Business Acumen, Business Partner, Development, HR Aligned Design News, Human Resources, Leadership
Posted on April 5th | By: Janet Hoffmann | Comments 0
Twitter chats have been around for quite a while but I have only recently started to participate. Although unintentional I had been on a social media hiatus and was looking for ways to re-engage. My friend and HR colleague Joel Peterson (follow him at @joelyoh) shared one of his commitments, which I thought was a great idea — participate in a Twitter chat several times a week. Here’s how they work – The chat is held at a specific day and… Continue Reading »
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Posted Under: HR Aligned Design News, Human Resources, Leadership, Social Media, Talent Management, Twitter, Twitter Chats
