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When I was in school taking a government or social studies class, lobbying was usually discussed as an unfortunate side effect of our system of government. There usually was a paragraph in the textbooks saying, almost as an after-thought, something like, "On the other hand, there is a special interest group for everyone, and so even the average citizen has a voice in the political process." Having attended The ESOP Association conferences for many years now, I have seen first hand that the after-thought has a lot of truth to it. I probably would change it to say that if there is an issue you care about, you can find many like-minded people, and probably an organization, devoted to that issue, and engage in constructive dialogue with government leaders. That's what the Association does. It brings ESOP and employee ownership advocates together to learn from each other, and it educates policy makers in the government about the benefits of employee ownership. It's impressive in terms of both the effort the Association puts forth and the substantive accomplishments it archives for employee ownership. Especially if you're an employee-owned company or thinking of becoming one, attend a conference, even a local chapter one. If you want a chance to talk to government officials, go to the national conference in May. You'll be inspired being surrounded by so many people either like you or who have gone through what you are going through and willing to share their wisdom!

IndySHRM just hosted this incredible series of workshops covering key strategies for success in today’s workplace. Stay tuned over the next several weeks to learn 8 strategies that Jill Lehman, CPC, ELI-MP shared in her session for HR success in the C-suite! #StrategicHR #HRLeadership #HRInnovation #CHRO #HRConsultant #HRExcellence

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🔊 Announcing our Roles & Responsibilities Roundtables! Have a question, seeking suggestions, best practices, or just someone to talk to that knows the basics of the role you (and they) play at your company – good and bad? 😁 Attend to interact with your fellow professionals. This will be an informal gathering, led by you (this is your Chamber), to have a conversation, discuss, listen and assist, discuss needs, and celebrate successes. The first session is on the calendar, and we will see where these sessions progress from the first Roles and Responsibilities Roundtables and schedule ongoing sessions for the conversation to continue. View all and register here: https://lnkd.in/efY9qEAq. #tcaccbettertogether

Sure, we're not your regular professional organization. IATS is designed so that you can be heard. Why work hard if you can't play even harder? It might seem intimidating to put yourself out there but deliberating in small groups is how we have the necessary conversations that move us to the next step. Don't be complaining about the same thing in 5 years when you could have made a difference today. Get off the sideline and play hardball, for your future.

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Empowering Payroll Professionals at CIPP 🚀 Excited to be at the CIPP Annual Conference! We’re talking about how to make payroll more powerful - think faster processes, less admin, and unlocking new opportunities for employees. Come find us to learn more! #CIPP2024 #PayrollInnovation

I'm still buzzing from the opportunity to see Jude and Marcus speak 2 weeks ago. I left the event inspired about the work that we do and how to continue to push the conversations forward on how we treat and use data in our day to day work. As Dr. Marcus Collins challenged us..."We don't see the world as 'what' it is, we see the world as "WHO we are". Noodling on that will expand your horizons of how you approach the work that you do regardless of part of the 'organization' you are with. I'm left with these additional nuggets of wisdom from the talk from both Dr. Marcus Collins and Judith Carr-Rodriguez... 1 - Consumption is a CULTURAL act. 2 - Don't mistake information for intimacy. 3 - Shakespeare was right - "All the world's a stage, and we are merely [SOCIAL] actors." 4 - Stories of 'failure' generally result in stories of innovation. 5 - Don't confuse kindness with weakness. 6 - Good storytelling and creativity is 'messy' - it is likely clear at the beginning, messy in the middle and magical by the end. 7 - The messy middle is necessary! 8 - Sometimes the obvious isn't obvious until it's pointed out. #alwayslearning #4As

How does your total rewards package measure up? In 2024, employers must reconsider their approach to benchmarking and strategic planning to establish a distinctive, compliant, and attractive total rewards framework. Join employers, industry experts, and your JA Counter, Alera Group team for a day of learning. You’ll walk away from this session with actionable items to help you realize success. Learn More & Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gU5Zjjiz