HR Maverick
Raelynn Randall, MHR, MBA
Rae has acquired HR experience in team leadership, research, training, recruiting, project management, and mentoring upcoming HR professionals. She is fascinated by workplace culture and the many implications it has on the world of business, especially HR. When possible, she seeks out opportunities to expand her knowledge and give back to her community.
What words of advice and encouragement would you give to someone just starting out in HR?
Don't underestimate the power of a listening ear. The relationships you make with employees will be incredibly valuable throughout your HR career and listening can be one of the greatest assets in your toolbelt.
HR Encyclopedia articles written by Raelynn Randall, MHR, MBA:
Workplace Traditions
Workplace traditions strengthen social identity, improve retention, boost morale and help us understand organizational culture. Curious about how to start your own company traditions? Here you can find examples and a step-by-step guide.
Workplace Bias
What types of bias do you have but are unaware of? Why is recognizing workplace bias important? Here is a quick synopsis of over 15 types of biases you may not know you have.
Occupational Folklore
What do the stories and rumors shared around the water cooler say about your company? These forms of occupational folklore, along with several others, can be advantageous to your organization if you know how to use them.
Cybervetting
Have you ever wanted to learn more about job candidates’ personal brand and how they will fit into your organization? Cybervetting is a tool to accomplish just that in 15 minutes or less.
Elevator Pitch
Do you know what you would say if you got on an elevator with someone you really wanted to network with? Time’s running out—you only have four floors to go—what do you say? This outline will help you develop what you can say to make a positive first impression in brief professional interactions.
The 4 C's
Does your onboarding process give new employees everything they need to succeed? Does it make them feel valued, accepted, empowered, safe, and like they belong in your organization? Review the 4 C’s of onboarding to see how you can improve.
Mock Interview
Job interviews can be stressful and intimidating for anyone. Next time you’re up for an interview, utilize a mock interview so you’ll be sure to stand out above the other candidates.
Purple Squirrel
Why would you want a purple squirrel in your organization? What do you do if you can’t find one? Don’t let the daunting task of finding purple squirrels overwhelm your recruiting process.
Hidden Job Market
What is so secretive about the hidden job market, and why doesn’t everyone use it? Here are three quick tips for accessing the hidden job market when you're looking to hire.
Organizational Commitment
Ever wonder how you can increase employee commitment in your company? Understanding organizational commitment is the first step to improving employee loyalty and workplace cohesion.
Extrinsic Motivation
How do we motivate employees? This question has been asked by many employers time and time again. The answer lies in understanding how employees are extrinsically motivated.
Intrinsic Motivation
Are you concerned with motivating your employees? Here are a few tips to help you and your organization discover what truly matters to your employees and utilize intrinsic motivation to improve employee engagement.
Remote Work Culture
Does culture even exist in a remote workplace? Absolutely! Here you can find top tips and tricks for strengthening remote work cultures.
Remote Employee Engagement
Many HR professionals wonder how to engage employees in an environment where there is little interaction, barriers to communication and physical distance. Read on to find tools, tips and methods for overcoming employee engagement challenges that remote environments create.
Social Isolation in Remote Work
What does social isolation do to remote employees? How can employers combat its effects?
Accessibility in the Workplace
There is more to workplace accessibility than physical accessibility to parking spaces and restrooms! Learn about 3 types of accessibility and tips for increasing the accessibility of your workplace.
Pay Mix
Incentives are incredibly useful compensation tools. However, it takes a lot of work to determine the right balance between base pay and incentive pay. This is where a pay mix can help.
9 Box Talent Review
Succession planning is challenging, and it can be difficult to know where to start. A nine-box talent review is a well-researched method for distinguishing future leaders from those who need a little more coaching or time before they make their next career step.
Learning Management System (LMS)
Researching learning management systems can be overwhelming. There are so many options with a wide variety of capabilities and price ranges. Here are three tips to choose the best LMS for you.
Upskilling
When workers’ skills become outdated, their development and the success of the organization suffers. Upskilling is a worthwhile investment that helps both employees and companies thrive.
Employee Advocacy
Here are six easy steps to creating an employee advocacy program that will boost your recruiting and marketing goals while improving employee engagement.
Employee Newsletter
Imparting information to employees is a consistent challenge. One proven method is to publish a newsletter. Read on to learn best practices and the opportunities that newsletters offer.
Soft Skills
How can you take your employee development to the next level? Implement soft skill development to help your employees build stronger relationships and have a positive influence on others. Read on to learn more.
HR Maverick
Raelynn Randall, MHR, MBA
Rae has acquired HR experience in team leadership, research, training, recruiting, project management, and mentoring upcoming HR professionals. She is fascinated by workplace culture and the many implications it has on the world of business, especially HR. When possible, she seeks out opportunities to expand her knowledge and give back to her community.
What words of advice and encouragement would you give to someone just starting out in HR?
Don't underestimate the power of a listening ear. The relationships you make with employees will be incredibly valuable throughout your HR career and listening can be one of the greatest assets in your toolbelt.
HR Encyclopedia articles written by Raelynn Randall, MHR, MBA:
Workplace Traditions
Workplace traditions strengthen social identity, improve retention, boost morale and help us understand organizational culture. Curious about how to start your own company traditions? Here you can find examples and a step-by-step guide.
Workplace Bias
What types of bias do you have but are unaware of? Why is recognizing workplace bias important? Here is a quick synopsis of over 15 types of biases you may not know you have.
Occupational Folklore
What do the stories and rumors shared around the water cooler say about your company? These forms of occupational folklore, along with several others, can be advantageous to your organization if you know how to use them.
Cybervetting
Have you ever wanted to learn more about job candidates’ personal brand and how they will fit into your organization? Cybervetting is a tool to accomplish just that in 15 minutes or less.
Elevator Pitch
Do you know what you would say if you got on an elevator with someone you really wanted to network with? Time’s running out—you only have four floors to go—what do you say? This outline will help you develop what you can say to make a positive first impression in brief professional interactions.
The 4 C's
Does your onboarding process give new employees everything they need to succeed? Does it make them feel valued, accepted, empowered, safe, and like they belong in your organization? Review the 4 C’s of onboarding to see how you can improve.
Mock Interview
Job interviews can be stressful and intimidating for anyone. Next time you’re up for an interview, utilize a mock interview so you’ll be sure to stand out above the other candidates.
Purple Squirrel
Why would you want a purple squirrel in your organization? What do you do if you can’t find one? Don’t let the daunting task of finding purple squirrels overwhelm your recruiting process.
Hidden Job Market
What is so secretive about the hidden job market, and why doesn’t everyone use it? Here are three quick tips for accessing the hidden job market when you're looking to hire.
Organizational Commitment
Ever wonder how you can increase employee commitment in your company? Understanding organizational commitment is the first step to improving employee loyalty and workplace cohesion.
Extrinsic Motivation
How do we motivate employees? This question has been asked by many employers time and time again. The answer lies in understanding how employees are extrinsically motivated.
Intrinsic Motivation
Are you concerned with motivating your employees? Here are a few tips to help you and your organization discover what truly matters to your employees and utilize intrinsic motivation to improve employee engagement.
Remote Work Culture
Does culture even exist in a remote workplace? Absolutely! Here you can find top tips and tricks for strengthening remote work cultures.
Remote Employee Engagement
Many HR professionals wonder how to engage employees in an environment where there is little interaction, barriers to communication and physical distance. Read on to find tools, tips and methods for overcoming employee engagement challenges that remote environments create.
Social Isolation in Remote Work
What does social isolation do to remote employees? How can employers combat its effects?
Accessibility in the Workplace
There is more to workplace accessibility than physical accessibility to parking spaces and restrooms! Learn about 3 types of accessibility and tips for increasing the accessibility of your workplace.
Pay Mix
Incentives are incredibly useful compensation tools. However, it takes a lot of work to determine the right balance between base pay and incentive pay. This is where a pay mix can help.
9 Box Talent Review
Succession planning is challenging, and it can be difficult to know where to start. A nine-box talent review is a well-researched method for distinguishing future leaders from those who need a little more coaching or time before they make their next career step.
Learning Management System (LMS)
Researching learning management systems can be overwhelming. There are so many options with a wide variety of capabilities and price ranges. Here are three tips to choose the best LMS for you.
Upskilling
When workers’ skills become outdated, their development and the success of the organization suffers. Upskilling is a worthwhile investment that helps both employees and companies thrive.
Employee Advocacy
Here are six easy steps to creating an employee advocacy program that will boost your recruiting and marketing goals while improving employee engagement.
Employee Newsletter
Imparting information to employees is a consistent challenge. One proven method is to publish a newsletter. Read on to learn best practices and the opportunities that newsletters offer.
Soft Skills
How can you take your employee development to the next level? Implement soft skill development to help your employees build stronger relationships and have a positive influence on others. Read on to learn more.
