HR Maverick
Steven Farber
I spent much of my working life in a whirlwind of uncertainty wondering when I would find a career that would make me happy. After spending 23 years trying to find that 'dream career' I came to a sobering conclusion. I realized that I wasn't looking for a career, but for a purpose and that I would never be happy until I figured out what that purpose was. After a long hard road of trial and error, I concluded that my purpose, the very activity that brought me happiness was when I could bring that happiness to others first. Removing the vast amounts of uncertainty this life can bring for others and replacing it with true peace of mind, gave me my much sought-after peace of mind.
What words of advice and encouragement would you give to someone just starting out in HR?
My clients who work in Human Resources are all heroes of mine. From wearing hundreds of hats with miles of paperwork to do to the time they take to influence positive work culture every day. These fine individuals constantly astound me. No other position, save maybe the CEO himself juggles the amount of impactful work that you do. Thank you.
HR Encyclopedia articles written by Steven Farber:
Employee Financial Wellbeing
Employee financial well-being can be the difference between having an effective workforce with high productivity or one that struggles with turnover rates and lack of motivation. What is financial well-being and how should your company go about educating your employees to better handle their money? This article covers in-depth tips on implementing financial well-being programs, and the benefits of doing so in your company.
Work From Anywhere
In a world where people are always on the go, it is not surprising to see that more and more companies are adopting a work from anywhere (WFA) policy. WFA is a workplace policy that allows employees to work wherever they want – providing they can perform their jobs. Initially, tech companies that wanted to be more competitive in recruiting and retaining employees adopted WFA policies. But now, even traditionally office-centric businesses like law firms have begun opening up their doors with this new way of working. This article will take you through some of the benefits an employer has when implementing work from anywhere policies into its company culture.
Employer Value Proposition
If you are interested in talent acquisition and retention—and what HR rep isn't?—take a look at your Employer Value Proposition. It's important to understand what it is, how it works, and how you can use it to your benefit if you want to attract the best talent.
Absence Management
You want to support employees' needs and wellness, but you're also aware that everybody needs to come to work consistently for the company to be successful. Fortunately, there are some tried-and-true best practices HR professionals can use to put an effective and fair absence management policy into place.
Workplace Celebrations
Do you have a company celebration that your employees love? If not, it might be time to start one! The benefits of the celebrations go beyond the enjoyment of the celebration itself. Your employees gain intangible rewards from the group events, whether they take place during work or after hours. Understanding the benefits of the company celebrations helps you justify spending the time and money on the events.
Active Listening
How many times have you been listening but don’t remember what was said? Were you busy trying to come up with a response before the speaker was finished? Were you distracted by your phone? If so, it is time to learn and apply the important skill of active listening!
Employee Evaluation
Anyone who has ever worked in a company knows that employee evaluations are a fact of life. It's important to have some form of system in place to track employee progress and make sure they are meeting the standards of the company. But do employees really understand what their evaluation is all about? And more importantly, how can they use it to improve their work performance? In this article, we'll take a closer look at employee evaluations and what you need to know to make the most of them.
Company April Fool's Day Party
If you're looking for a fun way to engage your employees and boost morale, you may want to consider hosting a company April Fools' Day party. This can be a great opportunity for retention and employee engagement. In this article, we will discuss some of the most important aspects of planning such an event. We'll also share some ideas for HR professionals who are looking to create an unforgettable party experience.
Autism in the Workplace
Including employees with an autism spectrum disorder in your diversity efforts can be extremely beneficial for your business. People on the autistic spectrum have unique strengths that can be harnessed to improve your workplace. Read on to learn how best to support employees with autism and reap the benefits of their unique strengths.
DISC Personality Assessments
DISC personality style assessments are an excellent way to improve numerous aspects of workplace culture by encouraging self-awareness and social awareness in your workforce. Self-aware employees find themselves tapping into natural talents more frequently. At the same time, a socially aware workforce decreases the propensity for conflict while increasing job satisfaction company-wide.
Satisfaction Rate
Employee satisfaction is an important indicator of how pleased a person is with their job and working conditions. A happy employee is generally more engaged, productive, and dedicated to their job, which can lead to enhanced performance and favorable outcomes for the firm.
Pay Transparency
As transparency becomes more and more of a buzzword these days, it's only fitting that our compensation move toward the same conclusion. In this article, we will cover the pros and cons of pay transparency and how to get started with simple implementation in your organization.
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Mastering emotional intelligence (EI or EQ) is the act of effectively managing emotions and positively influencing those around you. Leveraging EQ is vital for successful communication and empathy, and for building strong relationships in all aspects of life; this holds especially true for the workplace.
Employment Cost Index (ECI)
This article explores the three main reasons to leverage the employment cost index to the benefit of your business. Read on to learn what the employment cost index is and how your business can utilize it.
HR Maverick
Steven Farber
I spent much of my working life in a whirlwind of uncertainty wondering when I would find a career that would make me happy. After spending 23 years trying to find that 'dream career' I came to a sobering conclusion. I realized that I wasn't looking for a career, but for a purpose and that I would never be happy until I figured out what that purpose was. After a long hard road of trial and error, I concluded that my purpose, the very activity that brought me happiness was when I could bring that happiness to others first. Removing the vast amounts of uncertainty this life can bring for others and replacing it with true peace of mind, gave me my much sought-after peace of mind.
What words of advice and encouragement would you give to someone just starting out in HR?
My clients who work in Human Resources are all heroes of mine. From wearing hundreds of hats with miles of paperwork to do to the time they take to influence positive work culture every day. These fine individuals constantly astound me. No other position, save maybe the CEO himself juggles the amount of impactful work that you do. Thank you.
HR Encyclopedia articles written by Steven Farber:
Employee Financial Wellbeing
Employee financial well-being can be the difference between having an effective workforce with high productivity or one that struggles with turnover rates and lack of motivation. What is financial well-being and how should your company go about educating your employees to better handle their money? This article covers in-depth tips on implementing financial well-being programs, and the benefits of doing so in your company.
Work From Anywhere
In a world where people are always on the go, it is not surprising to see that more and more companies are adopting a work from anywhere (WFA) policy. WFA is a workplace policy that allows employees to work wherever they want – providing they can perform their jobs. Initially, tech companies that wanted to be more competitive in recruiting and retaining employees adopted WFA policies. But now, even traditionally office-centric businesses like law firms have begun opening up their doors with this new way of working. This article will take you through some of the benefits an employer has when implementing work from anywhere policies into its company culture.
Employer Value Proposition
If you are interested in talent acquisition and retention—and what HR rep isn't?—take a look at your Employer Value Proposition. It's important to understand what it is, how it works, and how you can use it to your benefit if you want to attract the best talent.
Absence Management
You want to support employees' needs and wellness, but you're also aware that everybody needs to come to work consistently for the company to be successful. Fortunately, there are some tried-and-true best practices HR professionals can use to put an effective and fair absence management policy into place.
Workplace Celebrations
Do you have a company celebration that your employees love? If not, it might be time to start one! The benefits of the celebrations go beyond the enjoyment of the celebration itself. Your employees gain intangible rewards from the group events, whether they take place during work or after hours. Understanding the benefits of the company celebrations helps you justify spending the time and money on the events.
Active Listening
How many times have you been listening but don’t remember what was said? Were you busy trying to come up with a response before the speaker was finished? Were you distracted by your phone? If so, it is time to learn and apply the important skill of active listening!
Employee Evaluation
Anyone who has ever worked in a company knows that employee evaluations are a fact of life. It's important to have some form of system in place to track employee progress and make sure they are meeting the standards of the company. But do employees really understand what their evaluation is all about? And more importantly, how can they use it to improve their work performance? In this article, we'll take a closer look at employee evaluations and what you need to know to make the most of them.
Company April Fool's Day Party
If you're looking for a fun way to engage your employees and boost morale, you may want to consider hosting a company April Fools' Day party. This can be a great opportunity for retention and employee engagement. In this article, we will discuss some of the most important aspects of planning such an event. We'll also share some ideas for HR professionals who are looking to create an unforgettable party experience.
Autism in the Workplace
Including employees with an autism spectrum disorder in your diversity efforts can be extremely beneficial for your business. People on the autistic spectrum have unique strengths that can be harnessed to improve your workplace. Read on to learn how best to support employees with autism and reap the benefits of their unique strengths.
DISC Personality Assessments
DISC personality style assessments are an excellent way to improve numerous aspects of workplace culture by encouraging self-awareness and social awareness in your workforce. Self-aware employees find themselves tapping into natural talents more frequently. At the same time, a socially aware workforce decreases the propensity for conflict while increasing job satisfaction company-wide.
Satisfaction Rate
Employee satisfaction is an important indicator of how pleased a person is with their job and working conditions. A happy employee is generally more engaged, productive, and dedicated to their job, which can lead to enhanced performance and favorable outcomes for the firm.
Pay Transparency
As transparency becomes more and more of a buzzword these days, it's only fitting that our compensation move toward the same conclusion. In this article, we will cover the pros and cons of pay transparency and how to get started with simple implementation in your organization.
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Mastering emotional intelligence (EI or EQ) is the act of effectively managing emotions and positively influencing those around you. Leveraging EQ is vital for successful communication and empathy, and for building strong relationships in all aspects of life; this holds especially true for the workplace.
Employment Cost Index (ECI)
This article explores the three main reasons to leverage the employment cost index to the benefit of your business. Read on to learn what the employment cost index is and how your business can utilize it.
