FAST FACTS Employer: U.S. Army Title: SR Culinary Instructor Certifications: SHRM-CP, PHR Q&A WITH CINDY Q: Why did you get into HR? A: I wanted to help make positive change for fellow employees. Q: What do you love most about your job? A: I love helping people make a difference in themselves and motivating them to achieve… Read more »
5th Annual Barnes & Thornburg/Ken Yerkes Scholarships for HR Professionals Please check out two new scholarship opportunities. Certification Scholarship – Award to support the pursuit of a professional SHRM Certification. Conference Scholarship – Award to support attendance at the HR Indiana Conference and waiver of HR Indiana Conference registration fee. Deadline to apply is June 30, 2020 and all… Read more »
Employing Abilities at Work Last month, SHRM launched Employing Abilities at Work, a new initiative and certification centered around hiring individuals with disabilities. It is reported that only a small percentage of workplaces have disability-specific inclusion initiatives. Yet, research shows that these initiatives strengthen the company culture and are proven to increase productivity all around.… Read more »
Social media is a great place to connect and share with friends and family, especially in times where we can’t be physically together. And as many of us are working from home, social media can also reconnect us with coworkers we no longer get to see on a daily basis. From an organizational standpoint, social… Read more »
In times like this, the importance of human resource management has never been greater. As COVID-19 continues to disrupt our lives and workspaces, we’re faced with daily challenges and struggles. So much has changed in the past few weeks, but what hasn’t changed is your dedication to your organizations and employees. Many of you are… Read more »
First of all, I would like to thank all of the first responders, healthcare workers and any and all who touch the food supply chain. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are most appreciated and I hope you receive some well deserved praise and applause for all you have done for all of us.… Read more »
Scholarship Opportunities 5th Annual Barnes & Thornburg/Ken Yerkes Scholarships for HR Professionals Please check out two new scholarship opportunities. Certification Scholarship – Award to support the pursuit of a professional SHRM Certification. Conference Scholarship – Award to support attendance at the HR Indiana Conference and waiver of HR Indiana Conference registration fee. Deadline to apply is June 30, 2020… Read more »
In recent years, employee wellness has become a hot topic in the HR community. As HR professionals, we share a common responsibility to help cultivate positive workplaces and shape organizational culture. But as many companies are starting to take employee wellness programs more seriously, tactics like in-office yoga classes and dog-friendly workspaces have been criticized… Read more »
Scholarship Opportunities 5th Annual Barnes & Thornburg/Ken Yerkes Scholarships for HR Professionals Please check out two new scholarship opportunities. Certification Scholarship – Award to support the pursuit of a professional SHRM Certification. Conference Scholarship – Award to support attendance at the HR Indiana Conference and waiver of HR Indiana Conference registration fee. Deadline to apply is June 30, 2020… Read more »
FAST FACTS Employer: Element Three Title: VP of Talent Certifications: SHRM-SCP Q&A WITH KAREN Q: Why did you get into HR? A: I actually stumbled into HR through the staffing industry right out of college. Q: What do you love most about your job? A: At least one time every day, I am able to contribute to… Read more »
