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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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How this HR’s Rising Star and ‘numbers person’ innovates in hard-hit hospitality

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Advertisement - As hospitality companies worked to right-side their finances in the ensuing years, one of the most visible effects was on staffing. Employee expectations had also changed; flexibility was the name of the game. How do we meet the employee where they’re at? This new platform puts employees in the driver’s seat.”

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How NY’s largest hospital system tackled its vaccine strategy

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As New York state’s largest healthcare provider—and largest private employer—Northwell Health has been working around the clock to educate and distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to its 74,000 employees as well as community members. Maxine Carrington. When it comes to the vaccine, one of the most valuable lessons was preparation, she says.

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CHROs on the front lines share lessons from a ‘really challenging year’

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The organization shifted focus to engagement, culture and staffing, she said, noting that, with the reduced workforce, for example, an operations officer might pull duty as a cashier. We were in survival mode.” Reducing expenses and planning for a comeback, which Ruberry says has begun, were priorities.

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Reverse mentoring: A key to HR innovation?

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We’re balancing opportunities between virtual and in-person—we have two all-staffing meetings a year in person in Tampa—and we ensure teams and leaders feel comfortable to host in-person meetings as well. Read more Insights from a CHRO here. We have virtual monthly staff meetings, and we have a lot of casual connects with our CEO.

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Benefits news you may have missed: Sept. 28-Oct. 2

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Here are four actionable ways HR can encourage employees to receive the flu vaccine. Employees don’t open benefits materials : The vast majority of employees don’t educate themselves on their benefit options, according to research from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.

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Top 10 Highest Paying HR Jobs in 2022

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In addition, the Human Resources manager also oversees staffing, benefits, employee relations, training, compensation and other aspects of an organization’s HR department. The Vice President of Human Resource is also sometimes referred to as Chief HR Officer (CHRO).