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You've Received An Employee Complaint - Now What?
I recently had a client reach out to me with a dilemma: “I just had an employee share an uncomfortable and inappropriate situation that has happened to them involving a colleague, and I don’t know how to handle it.” Here's the situation:
The Value of a Trusted Consultant
In today’s fast-paced professional world, having a trusted consultant can make all the difference. As someone who has spent over a decade in HR, I’ve seen firsthand how pivotal guidance and support can be in shaping one’s career.
The Role of Mentorship in Career Growth
Early in my career, I realized how invaluable mentorship was to my growth and success. Mentors have shaped my journey in countless ways—some were people I knew personally, others were thought leaders I admired from afar. Some came from my professional circles, some from my family, and others I met serendipitously along the way.
The Importance of EQ at Work
Did you know that most people achieve success in their careers because of their Emotional Intelligence (EQ) rather than their IQ? This initially surprised me. Like many, I assumed that technical skills were the ultimate keys to success.
Strategic HR Leadership in Scaling Organizations
I once wrote an entire thesis on how Human Resources (HR) contributes to company growth. Lucky for you, I revisited this topic and distilled it into key insights! With my firsthand experience in scaling HR departments, here’s what I’ve learned.
Leading and Influencing Without a 'Leadership' Title
One of the most common mistakes young professionals make early in their careers is underestimating their power to lead and influence, even without an official "leadership" title. Many assume they must wait for a promotion to a position like "manager" or "supervisor" before they can step into leadership roles. However, the truth is that leadership begins long before any formal title is granted.
I Work Remotely… Now What?
Someone recently asked me how to manage a team successfully in a remote environment and I thought I knew the answer until I started working at a fully remote company. I worked remotely at my previous company but we didn’t start that way, so I had a lot of credibility and relationship equity built up by the time I started managing people remotely.
Building Trust and Credibility: A Key to Success in Any Career
In my career, I’ve had to be scrappy. I started in accounting, realized it wasn’t the right fit for me, and pivoted to a new role as an administrative assistant where I worked my way up to Director of People Operations by the time I was 30. Looking back on my journey, I can confidently say that one key element has kept me on track…