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Upskilling managers: Quiz, downloads, and reflection exercises

Jill Felska

Sep 18, 20235 min read

Management

Upskilling managers: Quiz, downloads, and reflection exercises

I’m hooking you up with my favorite manager training resources so you can jump off from the point that best empowers you and your team.

How much time does it take to manage someone?

Jill Felska

Sep 1, 20234 min read

Management

How much time does it take to manage someone?

Time is the single most powerful tool you can give your managers to empower impactful, meaningful, transformational people leadership.

Jill Felska

Aug 29, 20235 min read

The Future of Work

Open Org: Transparency Is The New Black

Open Org is the modern accreditation for people leaders and employers looking to rebuild trust through transparency.

Manager Expectations: How to Set Good Expectations Clearly & Early

Jill Felska

Aug 19, 20235 min read

Management

Manager Expectations: How to Set Good Expectations Clearly & Early

Nothing sets managers up to fail more than expecting that they “just manage” on top of the role they were already doing.

How to Manage A Training Budget: A Guide for HR Leaders

Jill Felska

Aug 17, 20235 min read

Management

How to Manage A Training Budget: A Guide for HR Leaders

If your role involves managing a training budget to ensure staff are sharp, skilled, and ever-improving, this guide is for you.

HR Glossary of Terms: What does all that jargon mean?

Jill Felska

Aug 16, 202317 min read

Company Culture

HR Glossary of Terms: What does all that jargon mean?

250+ HR and business terms and their definitions that you might want to know as a people operations person knee-deep in jargon.

Supporting a New Manager: Strategies for Success

Jill Felska

Aug 9, 20236 min read

Management

Supporting a New Manager: Strategies for Success

Stepping into a new managerial role is both exciting and overwhelming. In people ops, we have a unique opportunity to provide the kind of...

Jill Felska

Aug 8, 20232 min read

Podcast

Four Ways I’m Combating Burnout

What is something you know that you need to drop even though it pains you? Let's talk about it.

Jill Felska

Aug 3, 20234 min read

Management

What Makes a Great Manager?

Everyone knows what a bad boss looks like... What about a great boss? We go over the 10 core competencies of an excellent manager.

Compare the Best Management Training Programs

Jill Felska

Aug 3, 20237 min read

Management

Compare the Best Management Training Programs

Researching management training? We've got everything you need to know about the top programs – cost, timing and benefits – in one place.

Shaping Your Company's Policy Around AI at Work

Jill Felska

Aug 3, 20234 min read

Company Culture

Shaping Your Company's Policy Around AI at Work

Does your company need a policy around using AI at work? What do you put in it?

The Small Business Glassdoor Guide – and How to Get Authentically Good Reviews

Jill Felska

Jul 27, 20234 min read

Employee Feedback

The Small Business Glassdoor Guide – and How to Get Authentically Good Reviews

I've been fielding a lot of questions lately on how to approach Glassdoor. It usually starts with, "My CEO wants us to have a strategy."...

What It's Really Like to Work Here: An Interviewer's Guide

Jill Felska

Jul 26, 20232 min read

Hiring

What It's Really Like to Work Here: An Interviewer's Guide

As an interviewer, one of the trickiest questions to answer is, "What is it like to work here?" Here's how to strike a balance.

The Competing Values Framework Explained

Jill Felska

Jul 25, 20233 min read

Company Culture

The Competing Values Framework Explained

The CVF recognizes the inherent contradictions and opposing forces that arise when managing and leading a team or company.

Mission vs Vision: Key Differences & Examples

Jill Felska

Jul 23, 20232 min read

Core Values

Mission vs Vision: Key Differences & Examples

Your mission statement should be inspirational for your team to find purpose, but also direct enough to serve as a filter.

Mental Health First Aid training with Jamy Conrad

Jill Felska

Jul 21, 20232 min read

Podcast

Mental Health First Aid training with Jamy Conrad

Do you know what role you play in supporting someone’s mental health in the workplace?

Self-Assessment and Resources for Preventing Burnout

Jill Felska

Jul 20, 20235 min read

Employee Experience

Self-Assessment and Resources for Preventing Burnout

The term “burnout” has exploded in attention and popularity, and with so many references, it can be tough to know what it even means.

Company Core Values: The Backbone of Your Culture

Jill Felska

Jul 19, 20232 min read

Core Values

Company Core Values: The Backbone of Your Culture

Be intentional about developing company core values so that they truly reflect your organization's beliefs and foster positivity.

Keeping the Human in HR: Why AI Can't Replace People Ops

Jill Felska

Jul 17, 20234 min read

The Future of Work

Keeping the Human in HR: Why AI Can't Replace People Ops

With the rise of ChatGPT, a common question I'm seeing in some places is: Will AI take my job?

Four Work Reflection Exercises and How to Weave Them into Daily Practice

Jill Felska

Jun 29, 20234 min read

Management

Four Work Reflection Exercises and How to Weave Them into Daily Practice

We're halfway through 2023, and this is the best time to take a pause and reflect with your team. Get exercises and sample questions here.

Three Impactful Ways To Support Caregivers at Work with Tara Elwell-Henning

Jill Felska

Jun 23, 20231 min read

Podcast

Three Impactful Ways To Support Caregivers at Work with Tara Elwell-Henning

Did you know that 75% of the overall workforce is a caregiver of some kind? I sure didn’t! It’s one of the many eye-opening moments I had du

Vacation Policies: Set A Precedent That's Aligned With Your Culture

Jill Felska

Jun 23, 20233 min read

Management

Vacation Policies: Set A Precedent That's Aligned With Your Culture

When it comes to teammates using their vacation time, the PTO policy is only as strong as the cultural expectations that surround it.

SignalFire's Remote hiring guide for startups

Jill Felska

Jun 20, 20231 min read

Hiring

SignalFire's Remote hiring guide for startups

This is BY FAR the most comprehensive, actionable resource we've found on remote hiring to date. Two thumbs way, way up.

Building a Documentation-Focused Culture with Podge Thomas

Jill Felska

Jun 8, 20231 min read

Podcast

Building a Documentation-Focused Culture with Podge Thomas

A look at why documentation is a key aspect of creating a great workplace culture. Learn where to start and what roadblocks to avoid.

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