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The Atlanta HR Leaders Breakfast Club had its inaugural meeting on Friday, and it was a great success. A big thank you to Shally Steckerl for delivering a thoughtful and insightful presentation on the Ethics of AI in HR Decision-Making. Top HR leaders from Atlanta came together at the Buckhead Club for this quarterly learning opportunity, fostering valuable networking experiences beyond their organizational boundaries. I extend my sincere gratitude to Shally, Angelique Denius, CPCC, ACC, and Peter Hwang for their contributions in making the event truly memorable. Special thanks to Belinda Kerr - I finally did it... #chro #HR #networking #HRLeaders

How do you get your resume on top of the pile? Position yourself as THE person who has the skills and capabilities to solve the unique set of problems that led them to post the job in the first place. What does that mean? Look, the last thing a company wants to do is post a job. It is a last resort measure. Hiring people is costly - human capital (salaries, benefits, etc) is their largest operating expense. The hiring process is fraught with legal risk, and it takes time away from revenue-generating objectives. Before a company creates and posts a job, they do everything they can to find an internal solution - promoting from within, shifting work around to different "plates", re-evaluating resources and workflow. Only after they determine that the only way they can solve their problems in a particular area is through hiring someone new, will they post a job. What does that mean for you, the jobseeker? You have to unequivocally separate yourself as THE best option who can solve the unique set of issues that led them to post that specific job in the first place. This means research, engaging people with insight into the company and their situation. It means carefully tailoring your resume and messaging around what the COMPANY needs in THIS role, not nessarily everything you can offer. Follow HR Search Co. for the insights and opportunities in HR, Finance, and Corporate Legal.

The hidden job market is a real place, where companies fill jobs confidentially. Why would a company engage a search firm to conduct a confidential job search? They are likely managing out an underperformer, or they're getting ahead of a reorganization that hasn't been announced. A good number of the senior leader searches we conduct fall into this category. It is normal to see search firms advertise jobs without revealing a company name. This is why it is always a good idea to respond to a Recruiter when they reach out to you. They proactively searched you out. Even if you are not looking at the moment, search firm Recruiters are great contacts to have. They can offer you a glance at jobs you won't find posted elsewhere. Follow HR Search Co. for HR and corporate legal leadership jobs, and for the latest tips on the job market.

In a PE portco, operational efficiency rules the day. As an HR leader, the best way to guage efficiency with your hiring efforts is to pay attention to one KPI. https://lnkd.in/e2uyVuKb

We had a great time in Chicago overlooking Lake Michigan at the HR Search Co. SHRM Monday Wind Down Social Hour. We are definitely doing this next year in San Diego! I met some awesome people, and I got to finally meet lots of cherished colleagues for the first time “in person”. Congrats to the $500 Apple Gift card raffle winner Rosalinda! I’m at the Expo today if anyone wants to connect. Thank you to Greg Felten, Sinclair Dickerson, Rosalinda Rivas, MA (she/her/ella), Joan Rainsford, Gabrielle Miele, SHRM-CP, Korina Loera SHRM-CP, Terrence (Terry) Carter, Tami P. And a huge shout out to Jason Golden for designing our awesome new banner stand. Better Candidates, Stronger Hires!! Follow HR Search Co. for the latest in the HR hiring market.

Mediocre HR hires directly hamper your ability to provide smart, data-enabled talent solutions to your CEO. Root cause analysis points to either a lack of strong talent options at the hiring point, or you inherited a team of good (not great) HR people when you joined as CHRO. You deserve a slate of strong options to choose from when making a hiring decision for your HR team. (We can help with that) 😀 DM Rick Denius #chro #hrleadership #hrjobs #hrhiring #CPO #SHRM

Food production HR is it’s own thing. Finding Plant HR Managers at locations in the middle of nowhere has become somewhat of a specialty of ours. Left to your own devices, these jobs languish for months without being filled. We’ve placed dozens of Plant HR Managers in some of the most-rural locations on the continent. Contact us and get interviewable candidates in 8 days.

Ensure ROI when you send an EE to the SHRM conference - 5 things to do As a CHRO in a private equity portco (CHROPE), you know how important ROI is in everything that you do. So, when one of your HR leaders comes to you and wants you to send them to the SHRM conference, you need to make sure you are getting your bang for the buck. Attending any conference can be a valuable investment of time and money, but maximizing the return on investment (ROI) requires careful planning and execution. Five things you can do to maximize the ROI you’ll get out of sending one of your people to a SHRM conference: Set clear goals: Before attending the conference, have them define what they hope to achieve. It might be networking, Recruiting, learning new skills, generating leads, or gaining industry insights. Start with the end in mind: Set the expectation that when they return after the conference, they will facilitate a lunch and learn or the like, sharing learnings and key takeaways with the balance of your HR organization. This is a great way to enhance their presentation skills. Review their gameplan, their schedule against the agenda: Work with your HR leader and review the conference agenda in advance. Prioritize sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities that align with your goals. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Encourage active participation: You want to discourage the “back row mentality”. Set the expectation that they will engage in discussions, ask questions during sessions, and participate in workshops or group activities. Turn off the phone and lean in. Active participation will help them gain valuable insights, establish credibility, and make meaningful connections. Evaluate your ROI: Do a post-mortem and assess the impact of attending the conference against your initial goals. Between airfare, hotels, and expenses, you likely spent a couple thousand dollars. Was it money well spent? Measure tangible outcomes such as new leads generated, skills acquired, or business opportunities identified. Use this evaluation to inform future decisions about attending similar events. By setting clear goals and encouraging active participation, you can maximize the ROI of sending an ee to a conference, and leverage it to advance business objectives. Follow HR Search Co. to help you make stronger HR hires. #SHRM #HR #CHRO #HRleadership #hiring #hrjobs

As a CHRO, your biggest asset is the strength of your HR team. You know the difference between good and great HR talent. We share this superpower. That's why CHRO's trust us for confidential and hard-to-fill HR and corporate counsel searches. Follow HR Search Co. - and connect with Rick Denius. #hr #hrleaders #chro #generalcounsel

How does your HR department incent a winning culture? I've peeked behind the curtain at tons of HR organizations, and I've seen it all... from the awesome to the toxic. Winning HR teams have fun, their HR people feel safe in their roles, and authentic leaders are open with the information they can share. Some cool things I have seen: Recognition programs, like the HR Hero of the Month Budget provided for HR employees to attend industry-related events of their choice. A "Wellness Day Off" as a reward for exceeding performance goals. HR-focused gamification challenges and competitions Surprise rewards or gifts for outstanding performance, such as gift cards, spa days, or unique experiences. Encouraging HR employees to propose and lead initiatives that align with HR goals, and reward successful implementation, and maybe tied to something they find personally worthwhile. Provide high-performing HR professionals with the opportunity to mentor others or receive mentorship from senior leaders. What does your HR department do? 😀 Follow HR Search Co. for the latest goings-on in HR and corporate legal. #chro #cpo #hr #hrcommunity #hrleaders #hrcareers