HR Maverick
Chelsea Fredericks, SHRM-CP
Chelsea is an HR consultant, specializing in internal investigations and employee relations. She recently graduated from the BYU Marriott School of Business with a degree in Human Resource Management. There, she was a four-year member of SHRM and served as the chapter president. Chelsea is passionate about human resources because of the ability to strengthen and encourage others through meaningful experiences and coaching that can improve their work life, satisfaction, and job performance.
What words of advice and encouragement would you give to someone just starting out in HR?
I would highly recommend building relationships with the leaders you support. When they trust you as their HR partner, they will be more inclined to trust your judgment when serious matters arise. Additionally, they will be more prone to communicate well with you, keep you looped in on high-priority issues, understand necessary legal and compliance actions, and maybe even provide that documentation you beg for. ?
HR Encyclopedia articles written by Chelsea Fredericks, SHRM-CP:
Outplacement Firm
Layoffs are not fun for anyone, but outplacement firms can make them less expensive and less stressful for everyone. Investing in outplacement firms can save companies a small fortune by reducing unemployment costs and legal fees while improving its reputation.
360 Review
Who knows an employee best? Arguably, the sum total of everyone they work with. 360-degree reviews enlist the help and feedback of all those who interact with an employee in different ways to get a holistic picture of their performance. However, they may also cause resentment and undermine transparent cultures. Let's explore the pros and cons of the 360 review.
Sabbatical Leave
Are you familiar with sabbaticals? You may think they are just for university scholars, but more and more, businesses are offering sabbatical leave to valued employees. Sabbaticals allow for a full disconnect from work that paid time off cannot achieve. When they return, individuals are renewed, rejuvenated and have new ideas for innovation.
HR Maverick
Chelsea Fredericks, SHRM-CP
Chelsea is an HR consultant, specializing in internal investigations and employee relations. She recently graduated from the BYU Marriott School of Business with a degree in Human Resource Management. There, she was a four-year member of SHRM and served as the chapter president. Chelsea is passionate about human resources because of the ability to strengthen and encourage others through meaningful experiences and coaching that can improve their work life, satisfaction, and job performance.
What words of advice and encouragement would you give to someone just starting out in HR?
I would highly recommend building relationships with the leaders you support. When they trust you as their HR partner, they will be more inclined to trust your judgment when serious matters arise. Additionally, they will be more prone to communicate well with you, keep you looped in on high-priority issues, understand necessary legal and compliance actions, and maybe even provide that documentation you beg for. ?
HR Encyclopedia articles written by Chelsea Fredericks, SHRM-CP:
Outplacement Firm
Layoffs are not fun for anyone, but outplacement firms can make them less expensive and less stressful for everyone. Investing in outplacement firms can save companies a small fortune by reducing unemployment costs and legal fees while improving its reputation.
360 Review
Who knows an employee best? Arguably, the sum total of everyone they work with. 360-degree reviews enlist the help and feedback of all those who interact with an employee in different ways to get a holistic picture of their performance. However, they may also cause resentment and undermine transparent cultures. Let's explore the pros and cons of the 360 review.
Sabbatical Leave
Are you familiar with sabbaticals? You may think they are just for university scholars, but more and more, businesses are offering sabbatical leave to valued employees. Sabbaticals allow for a full disconnect from work that paid time off cannot achieve. When they return, individuals are renewed, rejuvenated and have new ideas for innovation.
