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How this HR exec built the function from the ground up

HRExecutive

When McGovern assumed her current position in July 2012, the HR function at ACS was purely transactional. Over the past eight years, McGovern has transformed the function into a technology-driven strategic partner, hired a seven-person team and spearheaded an array of innovative programs for the organization’s 450 employees.

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11 Real-Life Human Resources Examples

Analytics in HR

In a nutshell, human resources is an organization’s critical, strategic function that manages all things employee-related. Its most notable gender diversity initiatives are leadership development programs for women, coaching women through major life stages, reconnecting them after long leave, and more.

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Why we accommodate employees

Ohio Employer's Law

On January 4, 2012, Lyerly entered a rehabilitation clinic and submitted a medical-leave request dated back 17 days to December 18. On January 4, 2012, Southwest placed Lyerly on company non-retroactive medical-leave. On February 17, 2012, Southwest terminated Lyerly upon her return to work.

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Let’s Get #ERE16 Tattoos on Bourbon Street!

Robin Schooling

in Austin (circa 2012 ish?) The swag of choice is also Coach bags and stuffed animals; sensible flats are the footwear of choice). Employee Relations? Employees peeing in the parking lot? I’ve not been to ERE before and, let me tell you, I can’t believe I’ve never gone to this conference! How is this possible?

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Forgoing Annual Performance Reviews: What Are the Alternatives?

Astron Solutions

In some cases, the nature of work can change so frequently that a yearly assessment may not be sufficient to engage employees. In response, The GAP INC conducts regular coaching sessions between employees and management, replacing the need for yearly feedback.

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Career Development: Challenges and Opportunities for Talent.

Strategic HCM

Tuesday, 24 April 2012. And it’s no wonder that, if organisations are giving up on career development, that in their 2012 Management Agenda , Roffey find that 30% of employees (35% in the public sector) feel their careers are on hold. ▼ 2012. Gamification - thats the name of the game HR. 6 months ago.

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Happy Employees? ~ HR to HR 2.0 and Human Capital (HCM)

Strategic HCM

Friday, 27 July 2012. Happy Employees? There are a number of pointers in the research as to why people might be feeling this way – and these mainly relate to how people are managed. ▼ 2012. London 2012 and corporate sponsorship. London 2012 – inspiring a generation? Happy Employees?