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Author Archives: Bradley Galin
Being present
Sometimes, the mere act of being present can make a world of difference in our workplace. This is especially true when it is unexpected, unscheduled, and done for positive reasons. In my short tenure in my new position, it has … Continue reading
Posted in HR Practices
Tagged authenticity, bus driver, education, Engagement, HR, relationships, school, School Lunch, SHRMLead, superintendent, Teaching, Trust
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Education attainment as a workforce issue
In my role as the HR Director for a school system, I now have the chance to see firsthand the efforts needed to link education with the skills needed by employers after a student’s graduation. Given the growing reliance on … Continue reading
Posted in HR Practices
Tagged change, community partnerships, Continuous Learning, education, Engagement, HR, Leadership, Standardized testing, Testing, Workforce
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RIF at #ILSHRM13
During my days as a ride operator at Kings Island, we had our little codes that referred to the things that our guests did or did not do. One of them, RIF, still remains as one of my favorites. RIF … Continue reading
Posted in HR Practices
Tagged Continuous Learning, Duck Dynasty, education, Engagement, Honey Boo Boo, HR, HRFL13, ILSHRM, ILSHRM13, INSHRM, Kings Island, Reading, RIF, speaking, Teaching
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4 ways to tell if your HR department is like Congress
You’ve likely heard the classic line: ‘If the opposite of pro is con, then the opposite of progress must be Congress…” Unfortunately, given the state that we find ourselves in right now, that is quite true. Since the new Congress … Continue reading
Posted in HR Practices
Tagged change, Congress, DoNothing, Engagement, HR, ILSHRM, INSHRM, Leadership, political, Politics, relationships, SHRM, Trust
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A conference shouldn’t end at the convention hall door
This post originally appeared on the blog of the Illinois State Council – SHRM as I prepare to be part of the event August 18-20, 2013 in suburban Chicago! To learn more, click here ——————————————————————————————– “I’m Brad and I’m a … Continue reading
Posted in HR Practices, Personal Development
Tagged Bradley Galin, change, communication, conference, Continuous Learning, HR, HRCI, HREvolution, HRFL, ILSHRM, INSHRM, LASHRM, MISHRM, OHSHRM, relationships, SHRM, speaking, SPHR, WISHRM
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The risks in progress
Progress always involves risks. You can’t steal second base and keep your foot on first. - Frederick B. Wilcox Life has a funny way of presenting opportunities. Without taking a risk, so many instances of progress would not occur. Even … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Development
Tagged authenticity, change, Continuous Learning, education, faith, Family, Fear, Progress, risk
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Day 3 Observations – #SHRM13
Day 3 of the 2013 SHRM Annual Conference started with another group of 7:00 sessions. I must admit, none of the sessions struck me enough to fight the shuttle bus lines at 6:15 or 6:30 to get there by the … Continue reading
Posted in HR Practices, Personal Development
Tagged conference, decision making, Hunger Games, sales, selling, SHRM
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Day 2 – 2013 SHRM Annual Conference
Day 2 of the SHRM conference, which is really the first full day of the conference, started with numerous 7:00am sessions. Reports indicated that many were quite full and the full shuttle bus at 6:30 certainly supported that observation too. … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Development
Tagged conference, Global trends, Kushner, Shoes, SHRM, Toms, Unbridled Talent
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Observations from Day 1 2013 SHRM Annual Conference
Yesterday, June 16th was my first foray into an annual conference of SHRM. Yes, it’s huge and Chicago is a fun place to be for a conference. Below are some thoughts from the Opening Session with both Fareed Zakaria and … Continue reading
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Tagged conference, Fareed Zakaria, Hillary Clinton, SHRM13, speech
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Something to be excited about!
As the SHRM Annual conference approaches, my wife asked me what I was most looking forward to during my time at the conference. While she asked about the speakers and the sessions, my thoughts immediately went to my many colleagues … Continue reading