Showing posts with label career change. Show all posts
Showing posts with label career change. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Will HR Have A Legacy When It's Gone?



Legacies are often framed in a personal context. What will be left behind when we're not around anymore. The lives we've touched, the communities we've lived in and the work we've done. What will people say? Will we be so incredibly impactful that something might even be named for us: a street, a library, a park? Probably not without a sizable donation to local government or a charity. 

What About HR? 
As I peek into my crystal ball I can not possibly imagine the HR function of the future looking anything close to what it looks like today. Technology completely dominates our work, or will very soon, which means much of the work we do today will simply be automated. Wait, hasn't that happened already?

Social media has started to replace email, telephone, fax and other forms of communication. That trend is obviously going to continue. You remember fax machines, right?

The logical extension of all this communication is coordinated messaging, branding, employee communication and having a consistent message across many platforms. That's why more organizations are integrating the work of Human Resources and Marketing (mine is too!)

Chasing Legacies
You've seen it happen as employees move toward the end of their careers. That sudden focus on making sure they have work product that survives after they have transitioned out of the working world. 

It seems to me that they shouldn't worry about that; but instead, should focus on the reality of how difficult the transition can be from being a respected professional to someone who is about to go through a major life transition.

How About You
I don't think people, or functions, should get worked up about leaving a legacy. In the future, when HR, Marketing and Finance are integrated into a large "Professional Services" team, no one will worry about department names. They'll all be focused on supporting employees, driving the right culture forward, and executing on the strategies that will make their companies successful.

Now I think that's a pretty good legacy to look forward to.

I'd love to hear from you.

No Excuses.






Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Keep Pushing the Wheel

Have you ever felt like you're working and working and working but you aren't seeing any results?  Do your days blend together in a way that makes it difficult for you to see an end point any time soon?  Are you falling into the "grass-is-greener" trap?  Before you become too frustrated, or worse yet leave your job on a quest to "find yourself" (the 60s are long gone) take a moment and consider a few things.

Life Isn't Perfect
I like to be organized...on top of things...in control.  Well, as you might expect that hasn't worked out so well for me.  Can any of us really expect things to go our way all the time?  Of course we now know that isn't possible, but many of our colleagues still get frustrated when plans fall apart, the business cycle seems to be stuck in a low point, and we generally start to feel like it must be better somewhere else.  What so many people miss, and what I missed for so long, is that these low points are helping us in so many unexpected ways that we don't realize what is happening.

Get Stronger
Going through difficult circumstances, even so challenging as to make us consider radical moves in our career need to be appreciated.  They need to be embraced for what they bring in terms of strengthening our resolve, building our commitment, and not simply defaulting to a cut-and-run mentality.  How many times have you worked hard, sometimes for months or years, and eventually realized what you had accomplished.  Can't think of an example?  How about landing the job you're in right now.  Did you graduate from school and automatically get your job because you're a "natural born leader?"  Work hard, endure the hassles, and get stronger.

How About You
Are you willing to keep pushing through the difficult times; or, is it easier to stop working and head over to that field down the street?  I heard the grass is very green there.

Keep pushing the wheel friends...do not give up.

I'd love to hear from you.

No Excuses.




pic courtesy of ncnelink

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

What's Your Story?

How did you end up in your current role?  Take a few moments to reflect on the decisions you've made...the job choices...the opportunities you've taken advantage of...and the ones you've missed.


When you've hit a low point, how did you recover?  What were the risks that you took, or didn't take?  


What is still on your bucket list that you keep making excuses to put off?  Why are you still doing that?  Why am I?

It's Time
When was the last time you celebrated how far you've come?  When have you thought about the  people that helped shape your path?  Look around and find an up and comer who needs a role model.  Be that role model.  

Dust off the bucket list...it's time to get started, again.  You can do it.


I'd love to hear from you.


No Excuses.




pic courtesy of marciebrock

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Is It Hire_Friday Yet?

I'm so pleased to write a post for #Hire_Friday in support of the terrific work that is being done to support job seekers.  If you're not participating each week, you're missing out!


IT'S ABOUT STRATEGY


I want to talk strategy with you.  Let's take the emotions out of the conversation for a moment, and simply talk strategy.  If you are disappointed with your career path, or are making that all-important decision about starting your professional life, you need to be strategic.  


So let's begin with a simple question:  If you knew the industry you worked in was going to have 70,000,000 customers over the next 25 years, would you be interested?  If you knew these customers had no choice but to access your services in some way, would you want to learn more?  Would you like to do something that actually makes a difference?

Of course you would.  You're bright, motivated, and want to do something meaningful with your life.


ONE CLEAR CHOICE


See full size imageHealthcare.  Perhaps you're already in the industry, perhaps you're noticing that it is one of the few sectors in the American economy that is growing. And will continue to grow.  The baby boomers we've been hearing about for so long are finally starting to retire.  Remember, no emotion. The reality is that a huge number of people who are going to need healthcare services are at an age when utilization increases dramatically.  That means a steady stream of customers will be pouring into healthcare facilities across the country for the next 25 years.


I know what you're thinking - "I don't want to do patient care."  You don't have to. Healthcare organizations are businesses just like any other, with one exception - they have the greatest mission of them all.  Time for a bit of self-disclosure.  I'm the Vice President of Human Resources for a Healthcare System based in Florida.  That means I see the explosive growth all around me, and the corresponding need for good people to be part of the excitement.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP


The range of positions in the healthcare industry is extensive and ever-changing.  Take the time to speak with a local recruiter, connect with a professional Healthcare organization like The American College of Healthcare ExecutivesThe Institute for Diversity in Health Management or explore healthcare careers and get moving. Investing your time now, will mean a life time of opportunity.


What do you think?  Your decision may save a life some day.


I'd love to hear from you.


No Excuses.

pics courtesy of www.boomerslife.org and www.cfghealthsystems.com