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Join HRA of Greater Oak Brook SHRM on May 14 at 8AM at Maggiano's Oak Brook as Emilia Linardakis, MBA presents "Leading and Managing Relationships Through the Cultural Lens!" Register here: https://lnkd.in/gF5sP86q You'll leave this session with: 🔹Enhanced Knowledge and Awareness: You will gain a deeper understanding of cultural humility, its importance in the workplace, and how it can be effectively implemented within human resources practices. 🔹Practical Skills Development: The presentation will provide practical strategies and tools for fostering an inclusive and empathetic work environment, essential for effective communication and teamwork in diverse settings. 🔹Improved Decision-Making: Learning about cultural humility can help in making more informed and fair decisions by recognizing and addressing personal biases and assumptions. 🔹Increased Professional Competence: This presentation will enhance your understanding of key HR concepts, making you a more competent and effective professional in managing and leading diverse teams. 🔹Promoting Inclusivity: You will learn how to actively involve employees from various cultural backgrounds in shaping policies and practices, leading to a more dynamic and innovative workplace culture. #HRAOakBrook #SHRM #HRCI #Inclusivity #Empathy

👢 New Boots, Genuine Care: The Heart of HR in Action 👢 Jesús Ordóñez Merlos, a senior HR leader (Talent Partner - Regional | Southeast SPW Region Resources), woke up at 4 AM yesterday to reach a construction site by 6 AM. His task: ensuring every worker received new, high-quality $200 boots. His day didn't end until after 8 PM, visiting multiple locations, but he is proud of the fact that he was able to help his team. Jesus is an outstanding example of genuine values and people centric purpose. While recovering from the long day, Jesus allowed me to pick his brain about a senior HR leadership program. His words resonated deeply: "HR is the heart of the house." He emphasized the importance of truly feeling people's needs and pains, and how crucial it is for senior HR professionals to remain humble, to listen, and to act. This dedication to employee welfare and professional growth is what sets the best companies apart. It’s time to stop just talking about caring for people – lace up and walk the talk. #HRLeadership #EmployeeCare #WorkplaceCulture #HumbleLeadership

Local HR Professionals, let me know if you're planning to attend the Annual IL SHRM Conference next month! And if you are, come see me on the stump the lawyers panel during the closing session!

We love this quote from Turiya Gray so much that we're thinking about putting it on a mug...heck, maybe even a Stanley tumbler. When #HRProfessionals or #Leaders don’t know much about their employees, it’s harder to tailor benefits to them.  ➡️ A challenge for the #Benefits and #HRPros in my community: prioritize getting to know employees and learning what they *really* need—both from a bird’s eye view and individual perspectives. (Also, let us know if you want to get in on the mug/tumbler order. 😉) Grab more of Turiya's insights here: https://lnkd.in/edprDWvS

We love this quote from Turiya Gray so much that we're thinking about putting it on a mug...heck, maybe even a Stanley tumbler. When #HRProfessionals or #Leaders don’t know much about their employees, it’s harder to tailor benefits to them.  ➡️ A challenge for the #Benefits and #HRPros in my community: prioritize getting to know employees and learning what they *really* need—both from a bird’s eye view and individual perspectives. (Also, let us know if you want to get in on the mug/tumbler order. 😉) Grab more of Turiya's insights here: https://lnkd.in/exttjJ2s

We love this quote from Turiya Gray so much that we're thinking about putting it on a mug...heck, maybe even a Stanley tumbler. When #HRProfessionals or #Leaders don’t know much about their employees, it’s harder to tailor benefits to them.  ➡️ A challenge for the #Benefits and #HRPros in my community: prioritize getting to know employees and learning what they *really* need—both from a bird’s eye view and individual perspectives. (Also, let us know if you want to get in on the mug/tumbler order. 😉) Grab more of Turiya's insights here: https://lnkd.in/g7DQSTnD

Many thanks to Dominic Doan of McLaughlin & Associates Lawyers for hosting our Qld Best Practice Network Facilitator Kevin Bennett GAICD at their office today Learning about our teams, organisations and services led to insighful discussions and the potential for future collaboration Topics - Staff Retention and Succession Planning Dominic Doan will be joining our upcoming HR Leaders Group event to share his experience working with their client base around these topics Ron Spiteri Jonathan Mamaril Andre van der Merwe #bestpracticenetwork #businessleaders #businessnetworking #operationalexcellence #networking

I often get asked at events, “What do you do?” I would love to be asked, “Why do you do what you do?” as it would allow me to explain my passion more easily. I founded Starfish People HR with a simple yet profound belief: that small, purposeful actions can create lasting change. Inspired by the Starfish Story and Simon Sinek’s philosophy of purpose, I wanted to offer more than just HR services. My goal was to partner with businesses to build healthier workplaces where people feel valued, engaged, and motivated to give their best. It’s not just about managing HR processes; it’s about making a positive impact. Through bespoke HR support, training, and recruitment, I aim to help organisations navigate the complexities of people management with compassion and integrity. I am blessed that our testimonials seem to support my vision so far, affirming that our approach is truly making a difference, one starfish at a time. To learn more about the Starfish Story visit https://lnkd.in/dzGnzNW John Boole Claire Byrne Lisa Beale Julie Mulhall David Price-Evans Louis Herbert #hr #humanresources #employeeengagement #workplaceculture #leadership #smallbusiness #purpose #starfishstory #diversityandinclusion #positiveimpact #testimonials #starfishpeople

Curious about the driving force behind Starfish People HR ❔ Discover the "why" behind our founder, Helen Price-Evans, in her recent post. It's a heartfelt reflection on our mission to create lasting change in workplaces through purposeful actions. Dive in and learn how we're making a positive impact, one starfish at a time ❕ https://lnkd.in/er2qCySx

Unlocking success in HR with insights from Gil Sewell, Chief People and Culture Officer at Ember Korowai Takitini (Ember)! Explore the key strategies and perspectives shared by a seasoned HR leader. https://hubs.la/Q02m7M2V0 #HRInsights #EmployeeEngagement #HRLeadership #WorkplaceSuccess