Talent Management
CFO Simplified Features Nicole Martin’s Thoughts on Performance Management
“For nearly a century, performance management was shaped to ‘manage’ performance. Often the subject of performance reviews brought dread to managers and employees alike.” To read the entire article, please go to: https://cfosimplified.com/do-you-dread-performance-management-then-manage-achievement/
Read MoreBuilding a Culture of Philanthropy: The Employee Benefits
Clare Golla of Bernstein Private Wealth Management sat down with Nicole on HR in the Fast Lane to discuss how they have engaged both employees and clients to create a culture of giving. With their upcoming annual November Giving Tuesdays initiative right around the corner, it’s a great time to take a look at how…
Read MoreWhy Performance Management Matters!
Performance Management can be a daunting task for an Employer, but it doesn’t have to be. It boils down to one simple concept that should serve at the core of all Business and Human Resources decisions. Employees desire to be treated fairly. This is a universal concept, regardless of level, industry or job classification. How…
Read MoreAI – Artificial Intelligence…Will Robots Take Over the World?
The correct answer is “yes” and “no.” I attended a great event where this topic explored AI and highlighted what is fact and what is fiction. Kudo’s to HRMAC & their partner Willis Towers Watson for such a timely and fascinating seminar. Why now? According to 2017’s Global Future of Work Survey, the use of…
Read More4 Takeaways from Best and Brightest Elite Winners!
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of facilitating a TED panel of four Elite winners from Chicago’s Best and Brightest at the Northwest Human Resources Council’s annual Conference. A full two hours of rich content. While the four companies represented were diverse in industry, size, and voice it was clear to everyone in attendance that the…
Read MoreWhat to Do When You Must Inform Talent They Aren’t Getting the Promotion?
What to do when you must communicate to internal talent they aren’t getting the promotion? Communicating Bad News with Transparency and Empathy Builds the Talent Reservoir. Employers build their talent brand and talent retention by creating a culture that supports internal promotions. And yet, not everyone can be promoted; and, as a result, the good-deed…
Read MoreWhy Your Job Description Matters!
At the heart of an organization’s people processes is the often overlooked and undervalued job description. Job descriptions can serve as a critical foundation for several people focused areas that span the entire employee life cycle including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Legal Compliance, Employee Engagement, Talent Management and Workforce Planning. When working with clients we often…
Read MoreChanging Rules of Engagement
Gone are the days of employers enticing top talent through offerings of medical coverage and two weeks of vacation. The talent of today craves a deeper level of engagement, a sense of community, and a desire to be associated with an organization committed to a cause beyond financial results. So what can we do to…
Read MoreInk Factory Studio Discusses the Benefits of Visual Note Taking!
Ink Factory Studio Co-Founders, Dusty Folwarczny and Lindsay Roffe, joined Nicole on HR in the Fast Lane to discuss their creative and truly innovative Visual Note Taking services along with the many services they have implemented to help organizations offer visual learning options for their teams and clients. Learn how they have merged their talents and experience…
Read MoreLearn How to Get the Best Performance from Others Through Better Leadership!
Leaders vs. Managers This short course in leadership will change your life and the way you work! Leadership and management are different yet complementary disciplines for moving companies forward. Too frequently, the practice of leadership is confused with management, with negative consequences for the company. Learn what makes an effective leader and how you…
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