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Eva discusses the role that Human Resources (HR) plays and its value to organizations. She talks about how to use HR strategies to influence employee behavior and growth for the organization and how to approach a rewards strategy that benefits both the employee and the organization. Lastly, she goes into the role of talent acquisition in finding strong employees who fit within the organization.

Episode Highlights

• HR defined: How it has evolved since its inception
• The functions of HR
• When to consider outsourcing HR
• The role of compliance
• Where the loyalties of HR lie
• The impact of performance management on employee performance
• How to positively utilize performance management so it’s not used as a form of punishment
• The value of self-evaluation and how it can benefit managers
• Avoiding bias in performance management
• The importance of local adaptation when considering compensation
• Defining a reward strategy and how they are used to benefit both the employee and the organization
• The correct structure for company performance management, bonuses, and goals that promotes employee growth even when they may be afraid to step out of their comfort zone
• The six elements of total rewards explained
• The four drives of motivation explained
• The importance of finding balance among all of the drivers
• Talent acquisition and how it can be used to create a competitive advantage
• The challenges of talent acquisition in today’s market
• Why talent development is beneficial to the organization.
• Succession planning explained
• The performance and potential grid explained and how to avoid bias when considering potential
• Bonus: What is most important for college students, who are just starting out or who are looking for a career change, to take from this chapter?

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