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Do you have a question about managing return to work? What else you can do before you request an IME? Who is supporting managers in this new world of psychosocial safety? We're really looking forward to hearing your questions at this interactive session.

To ensure equity in your organization, you need to begin with your foundation—your jobs. Through Birches Group’s Community™ Jobs, our straightforward approach to job evaluation ensures clarity for HR, managers, and staff.    By establishing equivalent worth across jobs in the market, we promote proper alignment and cohesion that extend into every function of HR—from developing purpose-driven job descriptions to setting and managing compensation, and to measuring staff’s skills, learning and development, and performance management. Promote transparency and fairness in your workplace today.   See what Community™ Jobs can do for your organization. https://lnkd.in/gesA7yT #BGCommunity #workplaceequity #equity

I think that sometimes, no matter who you are, what your role is, what your tenure is, where you are at in life, we need just a little reminder ... So from your colleague, fellow HR professional and friend - here you go! #hr #mentalhealth #peoplefirst

NEW #TuesdayTips with a special shout out to Megan Vixie, MPA, CVA, PHR, SHRM-CP as a rare example of someone certified and qualified in both Human Resources and Volunteer Services (she has many skills!). As a Volunteer Engagement Professional (aka VEP), you know the key differences and similarities between these two distinct career paths and practices, but this short video can also help educate executive leadership on the value of volunteers and employee engagement as one holistic team. Links in the video description to more information and about SHRM, Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration, CAVS at The Beryl Institute, and Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement. #VolunteerManagement #VolunteerEngagement #HumanResources

The no.1 concern for UK employers is retaining their employees. Here, we take a look at how you can improve your #employeeretention by creating a culture of #creativity, #innovation and ultimately #belonging. #POP #EDI #Wellbeing https://lnkd.in/eRTRd88Y

Friday HR Positivity Day! (FHRP Day?)  I think I’ll start a new trend – every Friday, my post will be a positive story about Human Resources. To begin with – I will have to use my own stories. But if you want to submit something – we can post it here on LI and in my newsletter on LI and in my Substack feed.   I was an internal HR Benefits Manager in a large hospital system. I can’t remember if the employee came to me – or her supervisor, but I think her supervisor under the circumstances. The supervisor was asking for help for her staff member, let’s call her Deborah.   Deborah was a single mother with three children and she was dying from breast cancer. She was in the hospital when open enrollment was taking place and did not enroll in short term disability. The request was to find a way to help Deborah enroll late, since her medical needs were dire. She may have even been in the hospital when open enrollment was active.   Since our short-term disability program was self-funded, and this was an exception, I needed my Vice President’s approval. To me, this was a no-brainer and an opportunity to help one of our own. Deborah had long term disability, but her family would be hurt without that bridge. It was a little thing.   My boss and I went back and forth about this, battling between denial because of the rules and approving because of extenuating circumstances. Finally, it dawned on me – I needed to put it in numbers. Now mind you, I had seen this VP bend the rules and approve a $25,000 increase in retirement funding for a potential political ally. So, I knew it could be done. I started the campaign of monetizing the request – it’s only $2400. It’s only $2400. It’s only $2400.   Finally, the VP heard the number – after another volley of back and forth emails. Finally, it sank in and I got my approval to provide this small benefit to this family. That is one of my proudest moments – providing a benefit to an employee when they really needed it. This is what HR can do.   #hrstrategies #hrstrategy #humancapitalmanagement #hr #humanresources #leadership #leadershipskills #leadershipdevelopment   Subscribe to me on Substack for delivery direct to your email of extra newsletters, podcasts, and training announcements. https://lnkd.in/gbTmm65x

Happy August long weekend from the Oxford HR Group! 🌞 As we soak up the summer sun and enjoy a well-deserved break, we hope you find time to relax, recharge, and reconnect with what matters most. 😊 #augustlongweekend #hr #compliance #happierworkplaces #oxfordhrgroup #humanresourcesmanagement #leadership #career #job #employment #work #employeeengagement #hrconsulting #humanresources #humanresourcesconsulting

Capture What Employees Know Before They Leave the Company A knowledge transfer plan can help you minimize downtime. https://lnkd.in/gMT6m3AQ #shrm #shrmmember

Do you know the difference between bereavement and compassionate leave? 🤔 Understanding the differences is essential for businesses to effectively support their teams. Anthony Wolny's latest blog breaks it all down: https://bit.ly/3CHadgK #HR #WorkplaceWellbeing #CompassionateLeave

It was All About the Gimies This Past Weekend   Meeting with your fellow HR professionals is always a pleasure. " We are we," as we say in St. Lucia. We can relate in so many ways. We understand the common challenges and are always there to offer moral support to each other. Sometimes, the challenges seem to outweigh the "positives," but we always remain faithful to the cause.   To my many "HR buddies" out there, let us keep focused and continue doing the great job that we do. #HR #humanresources #commitment