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6 HR lessons from Microsoft’s CHRO

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In this role as the CHRO, and generally in the HR function, it’s about the ability to make a difference in the lives of employees, and to try to make their experience better,” she says. “HR Hogan talks often about Microsoft’s growth mindset mentality—a company priority that promotes constant learning and coaching to empower employees.

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How this childcare provider is winning the war for talent

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Despite widespread shortages across the sector, early childcare provider Big Blue Marble Academy has experienced rapid growth in recent years—jumping from 800 employees pre-pandemic to about 1,800 today. It kept all of its centers open through COVID and avoided layoffs, says CHRO Mary Marietta.

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Number of the Day: How many vendors are at the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference?

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100: Number of vendors exhibiting at the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference - Advertisement - As employee benefits become an increasingly pivotal tool in attracting and retaining top talent, the range of solutions available to HR and benefits leaders to help them meet their employeesbenefits needs continues to grow.

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How HR Can Create a Comprehensive Talent Strategy

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Talent development and retention An Employee Benefits News study shows that the average cost of losing talent is 33% of a company’s annual revenue. If you want to develop and retain employees, it’s important to balance the career aspirations of the employee with the short and long-term goals of the business.

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Making the Business Case for VR

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Joining him is Laura Lee, a Strivr advisor, explaining what she did to bring Immersive Learning to MGM in her previous role as CHRO, and how the company trained thousands of employees in a matter of months.

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What Is Human Resources?

Analytics in HR

Helps foster a positive organizational culture by implementing practices that improve employee engagement and retention. Administers employee benefits and compensation that enhance employees’ satisfaction and financial security.

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How this HR exec built the function from the ground up

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UConnect: Monthly training for managers and supervisors on coaching, performance management, review writing and other relevant topics. Three years ago, McGovern developed Power of 8, a women’s coaching program, to provide a forum for personal growth and increase networking within the organization. Related: Insights from a CHRO.