what you didn't learn in hr class
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Presentation for UAH student SHRM groupTRANSCRIPT
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
Source: http://upstarthr.com/human-resources-job-titles-the-ultimate-guide/
HR career progression
● Specialist/Generalist● Internal/External● Recruiting track
Source: http://upstarthr.com/human-resources-job-titles-the-ultimate-guide/
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