Submitted by: Clay Hall, Human Resources Senior Manager
I’ve been with the Company for 4 ½ years now. I’ve had various roles in that time, but the one constant area of responsibility I’ve maintained throughout my tenure has been oversight of workers’ compensation and other lines of insurance held by the Company. The first reactions most people have when discussing insurance are that the subject is dry and boring. And, yes, I admit, there are elements of working with insurance claims that are indeed dry and boring. The prospect of keeping up multiple spreadsheets containing an endless stream of formulas, percentages, and other numbers-based data can drive a …
Submitted by: Caitlin Buttimer, Human Capital Operations Manager
To start the day, our fearless leader, Lindsey Reed Smith announced the official uniting of what has become the Human Capital Department. This action packed team is composed of Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, HRIS, and the Training team. Lindsey went on to explain the purpose of this newly aligned group and outlined some of the goals we will continue to work towards over the next few years. In the past, some of our groups have duplicated efforts, but now that we have realigned, we are working to refine and streamline processes. We are focused on bringing our strengths …
Written by: Kate Andersen, Director of Succession Management “High Potentials” are team members who possess the business acumen, vision, and leadership capabilities to become leaders within an organization. High Potentials (HiPos) are proven performers with three distinguishing attributes that allow them to rise and succeed in more senior and critical positions to the success of the Company. Those attributes include aspiration, ability, and engagement. Aspiration – a team member’s desire for advancement, challenging work, and recognition in the organization. Ability – a team member’s ability is illustrated not only by their success in performing and exceeding the expectations of their …
We may be bringing mentoring month to a close, but the TEAM UP Mentor Program will continue and keep the spirit of mentorship alive! Check out some feedback from this session of the Corporate Mentor Program, and highlights below from our month-long mentoring celebration! “My mentor helps me identify goals and work to achieve them. She’s been a fresh perspective for me.” – Corporate Mentee “It’s very exciting to hear from our corporate mentors and mentees on their experiences in TEAM Up so far. From what our participants are sharing, involvement in the program has led to better collaboration across …
We are continuing our celebration of National Mentoring Month all January long! Today is International Mentoring Day and the perfect opportunity to share some of our success stories with the TEAM UP Mentorship Program! See below for words from our participants! “Having an experienced advisor to bounce ideas off and receive feedback from has been invaluable to my personal growth.” “My mentor has been a fantastic match! She is personable and gives great advice and guidance. The best part is I feel that I am gaining a friend out of this experience.” “I look forward to my weekly meetings with …
Submitted by: Cat Vasarhelyi
I think we all know that sometimes work can feel like a bit of a circus – projects flying this way and that, following the ringmaster’s instructions, occasionally performing “acrobatics” to get things done. So in December, in order to combat that impression and gear up for 2017, the leader of the Talent Team hosted a “Talent Circus” complete with a ringmaster and concession stand for the department’s management team, led by one of our Talent Strategists. Based on the principles found in the book “Juggling Elephants,” this fun workshop helped the team’s leadership learn how to effectively prioritize, focus …
