Alan’s Post

Trying to consolidate an event like #SHRM24 into one cohesive post is quite difficult. I have been working at events like SHRM Annual Conference & Expo for over 20 years, but nothing compares to the sheer magnitude of it, and not just because there were 26,000 attendees or because Kelly Clarkson put on another show-stopping performance. The collective mindset of #betterworkplaces is what left the greatest impression on me. From the Expo Hall where some of the greatest conversations took place among attendees, sponsors, and our incredible exhibitors to the employee lounge where colleagues discussed the day’s takeaways to the hotel shuttle where I met some truly incredible thought leaders and speakers humbly sharing their life’s work and passions. Even though it was a conference, it was unlike anything I had attended in the past. There are too many moments that impacted me to report here, but I will start by thanking all the SHRM members and attendees for taking time away from your work and families to invest in yourselves and your employees. There is no greater gift a manager has ever given me than time away from the office to self-develop. Thank you to our SHRM team and countless volunteers, without whom this event would not be possible. I will never know the hours, months, and years it takes to put on something like that. Thank you to my leaders, George and Leslie, for investing in your team and thank you to the many new friends I made (please comment below so we can stay in touch)! If there was one thing that kept resonating with me throughout, it was the tone that was set by an executive in a panel on Sunday in the Executive Network track. Simply but profoundly put (paraphrasing), “Be a culture steward and have courage. Model the behavior you expect within your organizations,” Brian Dickens. Also, shameless plug, but way to GO VOLS!!!🍊⚾️ Jason Isbell, singer/song writer puts it this way, “It gets easier, but it never gets easy.” Let’s be the change, HR professionals. It may never get easy, but nothing worth it ever is. See you in San Diego for #SHRM25

Much looking forward to vital discussions around the future of HR.

✨ MindForest Business Rooms: A Unique Platform for Luxembourg's Business Community ✨ 📅 On May 17th, we had the pleasure of organizing a Business Room on the subject of Engagement and Performancein cooperation with Ayvens Luxembourg. They kindly hosted the event and concluded it with a guided tour of their facilities in Kehlen. 👏 A huge thank you to: • Dominique ROGER and Ségolène Richardeau for making this visit possible • Aline EDWARD for the excellent organization • Stéphane Demilly for providing us with a wealth of insights and anecdotes from his many years of experience in managing the center The participants discussed a wide variety of subjects relating to the challenge of finding a good balance between encouraging engagement and performance in a corporate context. 💬 “Employee engagement is crucial to business performance and profitability, and traditional motivational levers are no longer enough, especially since the pandemic. It is essential to strike a balance between freedom and responsibility, to encourage benevolence and communication, and to measure commitment proactively in order to identify personal levers and problem areas.” As a result of this fruitful discussion, we are happy to share details of the ensuing report. Please follow the link to access more details: https://swll.to/9itpWnS We are already in the process of planning our next Business Room dedicated to the challenge of Change@Industry, which will be held in collaboration with Cebi Luxembourg on 26th September. 🏢 MindForest organizes regular Business Rooms to discuss topics of specific relevance to the Luxembourg business community. 🗣 MindForest's role is that of an initiator and facilitator of debates, providing a framework for tackling difficult subjects and coming up with innovative responses. #MindForest #BusinessRoom #LuxembourgBusiness #Engagement #Performance #Innovation #Networking #Confidentiality #IndustryChange

Meeting, sharing, looking ahead together. That’s the purpose of the Global #HR Meeting we hold every year.   This year, we focused on the importance of looking toward the future through the lens of a growing group — Lavazza Group — that continues to expand globally while strengthening its #WorldwideCoffeeFamily. It was a great opportunity to discuss the daily topics related to managing our people and to look ahead at what the future holds: from artificial intelligence, which is already transforming the way we work, to new methods for engaging employees through training and participation in daily corporate life. Key to these discussions was the input from some of our partners, like LinkedIn and Microsoft, who provided an overview of new developments and future trends in these areas, showing us concrete use cases as well as innovative approaches and solutions.   This edition of the GHRM was also a great opportunity to experience the headquarters of one of our most important markets, Germany, in Frankfurt. Alongside our local colleagues, we also visited several points of sale to better understand local sales dynamics and observe how consumers interact with our products and in-store activations—key elements of our business that we must always keep in mind.    I want to thank our German colleagues who hosted us during these three days and everyone who contributed, sharing their insights and ideas. This is the added value of being a global Group: having the opportunity to blend different perspectives, experiences, and cultures, to find a synthesis that aligns with our values while also resonating across all the regions in which our Group operates.

At Elevate you know we're celebrating International Coffee Day today! What's your go-to coffee order? Tell us below #ElevateConsultingGroup #AccountingServices #TaxAdvisory #MarketingSolutions #HRServices #BusinessConsulting #BusinessGrowth #ProfessionalServices #BusinessSupport #FinancialManagement #StrategicPlanning #HRManagement #ConsultingExperts #BusinessSuccess #InternationalCoffeeDay #CoffeeLovers

We are one of TIME & Statista's World’s Best Companies 2024! 🎉 This recognition truly means the world to us because it highlights what we value most — our people. 💙 As a matter of fact, this honorable ranking reflects (and is based on) three of our priorities: how satisfied our employees are, how we’re growing together, and how committed we are to sustainability. And honestly, none of this would be possible without the incredible teams we have. Every single person at FM Logistic contributes to making this company a great place to work and grow, and also the only company in our sector to make it to this prestigious list. 🏆 And this is when it becomes obvious: it’s not just about moving goods — it’s about empowering our people, building a culture where everyone can thrive, and making a positive impact on the world. A huge thank you to all our teams for making this a possibility. You are the cornerstone of FM Logistic. 🚀 #FMLogistic #WorldsBestCompanies #TIME #Statista #Ranking #HRLabel #Sustainability #Teamwork 

Our first Carinthia International magazine edition is out now, packed with valuable insights on mastering the art of recruiting and onboarding of international employees and their families in Carinthia. Learn from top HR leaders how they bridge the gap between global practices and local integration. ✨ Highlights include: > Best practices in employee onboarding > Success stories from international hires > Effective integration techniques Stay ahead in HR with proven strategies and expert advice. 📌 https://lnkd.in/dYd6THdG #HRLeadership #EmployeeOnboarding #IntegrationSuccess #HRInsights

This is great to see this visionary mindset at UCD and the support with Vivienne at ICBE. At the heart of every transformation is People, the future of people and work has been a core research theme for the ICBE over the last couple of years, to be ahead of the next emerging paradiagms. Leaders of HR embracing and leading change is key in shaping and developing real Cultural transformations to excellence.

It was interesting to connect with the Belgian HR community last Wednesday at the 19th edition of the Vlerick Business School HR Day in Ghent, with more than 700 HR professionals in attendance. First and foremost, we would like to thank Professor Dirk Buyens for organizing this top HR event for the last 19 years. Some key takeaways/quotes were: • People want to work for purpose-driven companies (Marion Debruyne ) • Purpose matters: 72% want to work for a company that aligns with their values (Marion Debruyne) • Managers impact employees’ mental health more than doctors (Lode Godderis) • Today, 75% of employers indicate challenges in filling positions (Koen Dewettinck) Amrop can certainly assist you in finding future leadership! #CHRO #leadershipdevelopment #talentacquisition #CEO

📢 Join us for the upcoming in-person 2024 edition of our Denmark Mobility Roundtable in Copenhagen on October 22nd from 08:30 to 12:45! https://bit.ly/3XWQHoI At this event, we will delve into the latest mobility trends and zoom in on mobility from various perspectives, including talent management, employee experience, and flexible mobility policies. We will also explore the application of AI and technology in mobility, as well as examine different compensation approaches in the context of mobility. This is a great opportunity to gain insights, network with industry experts, and exchange ideas on the future of mobility. Don't miss out! To secure your seat, register for the event now. Additionally, if you have any specific questions related to the topics mentioned above, please feel free to share them when you register. We'll do our best to address them during the roundtable discussions. We look forward to seeing you there! 🤝 #MobilityRoundtable #Denmark #Copenhagen #TalentManagement #EmployeeExperience