HR in the TrenchesWhat you didn’t learn in HR class
About me
Tonight’s goal
What to expect
How well did school prepare me?
What to expect
What to expect
80% how to communicate, writing, speaking, intuition, leadership, and other OTJ topics (Swiss Army Skills)
What to expect
Huntsville-specific
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HR career progression
● Specialist/Generalist● Internal/External● Recruiting track
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What HR people do
● Make policies● Tell people “no” ● Discourage “fun” at work● Say “no” some more● Gripe about Gen Y
What great HR people do
● Look for ways to say “yes”● Coach, teach, mentor… ● Realize that the more people enjoy being at
work, the more engaged they will be in their work
● Measure and communicate culture
Salary negotiation
● It’s all about value● The best company scenario● The best applicant scenario● Surveys are not always accurate● Past pay should not be an indicator● The realities
Certification considerations
● PHR/SPHR/GPHR● What it is● What it isn’t● Degree vs certification
Developing/uncovering work habits
● What do you do well? ● Strengths-based work styles● Weaknesses: shore them up or forget them
completely?
Credibility. Matters.
● How to be credible● Dependability over time● Becoming the “go to”
person
Up the ladder
● Networking (purposeful)● Professional development (own it)● Work habits● Big picture--negotiations,
influence, vision, etc.
Top 5 Senior HR Competencies
1. Effective Communication2. Strategic Thinking3. HR Knowledge4. Integrity5. Ethics
Questions?
Contact Me
Ben Eubanks, [email protected]://upstarthr.comhttp://twitter.com/beneubanks http://linkedin.com/in/beneubanks
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