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HR professionals must take the time
to understand the business and how
it makes money and the competitive
environment in which you operate,
and the remaining focus is on employee
engagement. I also believe that as an HR leader,
we must keep abreast of the political and
business environment in which we operate.
Scan the environment – what do you have
to pay attention to? Also, have the courage
to make the tough decisions. Sometimes HR
leaders need to be provocative and rock the
boat, but do have a sense of humour along
the way.
– Anthea Gomez, CHRE
August 2017 Issue
Be positive and provide the best
service delivery of any person you
know. Excel in your job; be friendly,
helpful and confident. Client service delivery
is key. Be eager to try new things, take
risks and don’t say no to opportunities. Be
creative and treat people the way you want
to be treated. If you do these things, you’ll
almost be guaranteed to move up the ladder.
Lastly, find a mentor or coach – that goes
without saying.
– Angela Briginshaw
September 2017 Issue
You have to be open-minded. You have
to be willing to take on anything to gain
experience and exposure in the field.
When you’re in school, they teach you textbook
examples and you need to be able to adjust the
different structures and strategies because every
organization is different. You have to be able to
manage in the ‘grey’ and be okay with it.
– Jennifer King, CHRL
November 2017 Issue
You must be able to translate
the needs of the organization
into a people strategy. There
is not much value in a generic
people strategy; it must fit the
business. Second is something I feel
passionately about, and that’s being
a student of human behaviour. This
is where HR can add great value.
We can only advise on creating a
culture where people feel respected,
protected and connected if we know
behaviourally what helps people thrive.
– Greg Pinks, CHRE, MIR, CEC
October 2017 Issue
HR leaders need a theoretical background
in their field to bring credibility to their
processes. They also need experience in all aspects
of the business and must be general managers at the
core with strong negotiation skills.
– Hugh Secord, CHRE
December 2017 Issue
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