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How integrating a diversity and inclusion strategy has helped IR grow on a global level When Marcia Avedon, Senior Vice President (SVP) of Human Resources (HR), Communications and Corporate Affairs, joined Ingersol Rand (IR) in 2007, she wanted to make a broad impact on the organization. Avedon worked to fully integrate the HR function and create an efficient group that …
How Creole Chef Ann Marr Brings All The Right Ingredients to the HR Table. On the morning of Tuesday, March 8, 2011, as the producers of the CBS Early Show were busy prepping news reports of Prince William and soon-to-be Princess Kate’s surprise trip to Ireland and editing the tape of a sit-down interview with then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, …
Here’s a new recipe for Random Acts of Kindness: giving much-needed workplace introductions for friends and colleagues. By Sunny K. Lurie We’ve heard about Random Acts of Kindness spreading around the world. Recently, I was the lucky recipient of a random act of kindness when a car in front of me at a drive-through paid for my coffee –wow, impressive! …
Today, diversity of talent has become a major commitment of many companies. Here is how to attract and keep qualified minority candidates in your business. By:: Susan Medina and Peter Gomez Google, Facebook, and Twitter’s public announcements about their commitment to building a more diverse workforce have been widely covered by the media, and many other companies are sure to …
How can Baby Boomers continue to grow and thrive in the business world as they approach retirement? Steven Kayser, founder of Kayser Media, has some tips. Boomers should recall one of the poets they grew up reading, Dylan Thomas. His most famous poem is named for its first line, “Do not go gentle into that good night,” a desperate appeal …
As his company expanded, Nathan Gordon of Christmas Central found new ways to manage employees and foster a desirable company culture. Editor’s Note: We had the opportunity to attend the Internet Retailer Conference and Exhibition this year in Chicago. There we met with Nathan Gordon, Chief Information Officer at Christmas Central, who shared insight on leadership and the dynamic of …
Each company has a unique culture; here is how to make your workplace a high-performing and nurturing environment. If you’re the CEO of a company, you may be distressed by the realization that much of what you do can be copied by your competitors. Sure, your competitors copy what they can, but there are two things they can’t: your people …
Intelicare Direct CEO Gabriel Bristol gives a word of advice on how to achieve and maintain excellent customer service at any company. By Gabriel Bristol What is excellent customer service? How do you define it? More importantly, how do you fix it if you don’t have it? If you posed these questions to your customers or potential customers, a majority …
If people in your organization (or you) aren’t taking time off for vacation, it could signal bigger problems than you realize. As peak vacation season approaches, exactly who takes vacation—and who doesn’t—may tell you a lot about the health of your overall organization. Let’s agree that such a fear is called timeoffaphobia. Symptoms may include: Large accruals of unused vacation; …
Pamela Turay makes the case that communication, collaboration and caring are essential to a successful career in HR management. Harry & David SVP of HR, Pamela Turay is teaching her team daily about a “people first” approach to HR management. Her 3 C’s are guidelines to success in her field. Caring “You really need [to be] someone who has genuine …
