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Creating an HR Function – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

Specifically, when and how to bring the HR function into the company. Our firm has about 80 people, and we’ve decided it’s time to ramp up our HR function. What we really need help in is recruiting, but we also need to build training, HR coaching, and other strategic HR services and systems.

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For this HR “vigilante,” the C-suite was a stop, not the destination

HR Brew

Gordon says it took her three years to address her burnout, and that process helped her understand how HR consulting can be a vehicle to address societal issues, rather than issues solely within a single institution. In her roles she’s able to “coach and upskill any leader and people manager to also serve as healers at companies.”

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Why one HR pro turned to talent development to address her company’s shortage of telecoms professionals

HR Brew

She leads an HR team of eight, serving hundreds of employees in the US, India, and Europe. Currently, Gerig said her biggest challenge is managing all of the demands of the HR function, like keeping employees engaged, minimizing turnover, and staying on top of workforce development planning.

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The HR function has room to grow, urges one author

HR Brew

So, we can use coaching techniques with them. Sometimes, it’s just that they just don’t know what to do…And those people we can absolutely work with…The second group are those individuals that could do it, but very much lacking in confidence.

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Why it’s not far-fetched for HR pros to dream of being COO

HR Brew

Franklin still oversees Hinges HR function, and there are no existing plans for another person to take over CPO responsibilities. Franklins real-time coach capabilities that landed her in operations arent rare for HR leaders, she said. Making the jump, however, isnt impossible. An evolution. Hidden gems.

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HR for Small Employers: What Structure is Right Based on Employee Population

Acacia HR Solutions

Similarly, in HR, your structure depends largely on your employee population and the unique needs of your business. Finding the right balance between in-house support and outsourced solutions is key to ensuring your HR function is effective without overextending or going without certain resources.

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HR Tech Awards 2025 Winners Announced

Lighthouse

Talent Development Best Comprehensive Solution Guild Winner Guild offers a powerful, end-to-end solution for talent development that blends tuition-free education access with personalized coaching and business-aligned skill building. Excited to see what’s next from the team.