Jim Link’s Post

Yesterday's shocking assassination attempt on a former U.S. President and current presidential candidate has left us all deeply shaken. Regardless of political beliefs or affiliation, violence of any kind against anyone under any circumstances is unacceptable. This event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of our mission to foster civility, respect, and inclusion in every aspect of our lives, especially in the workplace. SHRM’s efforts are not just about creating better work environments—they are about building a better society for all. I applaud our elected officials on both sides of the aisle showing unity and support as well as vocally calling for civility. I call upon all CEOs, CHROs, and HR Professionals to lead with empathy and employ active listening as the work week starts up again tomorrow. The principles that guide us through challenging times like this are: 1️⃣ Civility for All: Treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background or beliefs. 2️⃣ Open Communication: Encouraging open, honest, and constructive dialogue in our workplaces. 3️⃣ Empathy and Understanding: Striving to understand different perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. Now is the time to model civility in every conversation today and this coming week. If you need support on a specific issue of civility in your workplace, the below resources are available: SHRM Ask An Advisor: https://shrm.co/lg5ew3 Free Civility Resources: https://shrm.co/jg5vp4 #SHRM #CivilityAtWork #HumanResources

Yesterday's shocking assassination attempt on a former U.S. President and current presidential candidate has left us all deeply shaken. Regardless of political beliefs or affiliation, violence of any kind against anyone under any circumstances is unacceptable. This event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of our mission to foster civility, respect, and inclusion in every aspect of our lives, especially in the workplace. SHRM’s efforts are not just about creating better work environments—they are about building a better society for all. I applaud our elected officials on both sides of the aisle showing unity and support as well as vocally calling for civility. I call upon all CEOs, CHROs, and HR Professionals to lead with empathy and employ active listening as the work week starts up again tomorrow. The principles that guide us through challenging times like this are: 1️⃣ Civility for All: Treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background or beliefs. 2️⃣ Open Communication: Encouraging open, honest, and constructive dialogue in our workplaces. 3️⃣ Empathy and Understanding: Striving to understand different perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. Now is the time to model civility in every conversation today and this coming week. If you need support on a specific issue of civility in your workplace, the below resources are available: SHRM Ask An Advisor: https://shrm.co/lg5ew3 Free Civility Resources: https://shrm.co/jg5vp4 #SHRM #CivilityAtWork #HumanResources

Yesterday's shocking assassination attempt on a former U.S. President and current presidential candidate has left us all deeply shaken. Regardless of political beliefs or affiliation, violence of any kind against anyone under any circumstances is unacceptable. This event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of our mission to foster civility, respect, and inclusion in every aspect of our lives, especially in the workplace. SHRM’s efforts are not just about creating better work environments—they are about building a better society for all. I applaud our elected officials on both sides of the aisle showing unity and support as well as vocally calling for civility. I call upon all CEOs, CHROs, and HR Professionals to lead with empathy and employ active listening as the work week starts up again tomorrow. The principles that guide us through challenging times like this are: 1️⃣ Civility for All: Treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background or beliefs. 2️⃣ Open Communication: Encouraging open, honest, and constructive dialogue in our workplaces. 3️⃣ Empathy and Understanding: Striving to understand different perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. Now is the time to model civility in every conversation today and this coming week. If you need support on a specific issue of civility in your workplace, the below resources are available: SHRM Ask An Advisor: https://shrm.co/lg5ew3 Free Civility Resources: https://shrm.co/jg5vp4 #SHRM #CivilityAtWork #HumanResources

Yesterday's shocking assassination attempt on a former U.S. President and current presidential candidate has left us all deeply shaken. Regardless of political beliefs or affiliation, violence of any kind against anyone under any circumstances is unacceptable. This event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of our mission to foster civility, respect, and inclusion in every aspect of our lives, especially in the workplace. SHRM’s efforts are not just about creating better work environments—they are about building a better society for all. I applaud our elected officials on both sides of the aisle showing unity and support as well as vocally calling for civility. I call upon all CEOs, CHROs, and HR Professionals to lead with empathy and employ active listening as the work week starts up again tomorrow. The principles that guide us through challenging times like this are: 1️⃣ Civility for All: Treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background or beliefs. 2️⃣ Open Communication: Encouraging open, honest, and constructive dialogue in our workplaces. 3️⃣ Empathy and Understanding: Striving to understand different perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. Now is the time to model civility in every conversation today and this coming week. If you need support on a specific issue of civility in your workplace, the below resources are available: SHRM Ask An Advisor: https://shrm.co/lg5ew3 Free Civility Resources: https://shrm.co/jg5vp4 #SHRM #CivilityAtWork #HumanResources

Yesterday's shocking assassination attempt on a former U.S. President and current presidential candidate has left us all deeply shaken. Regardless of political beliefs or affiliation, violence of any kind against anyone under any circumstances is unacceptable. This event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of our mission to foster civility, respect, and inclusion in every aspect of our lives, especially in the workplace. SHRM’s efforts are not just about creating better work environments—they are about building a better society for all. I applaud our elected officials on both sides of the aisle showing unity and support as well as vocally calling for civility. I call upon all CEOs, CHROs, and HR Professionals to lead with empathy and employ active listening as the work week starts up again tomorrow. The principles that guide us through challenging times like this are: 1️⃣ Civility for All: Treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background or beliefs. 2️⃣ Open Communication: Encouraging open, honest, and constructive dialogue in our workplaces. 3️⃣ Empathy and Understanding: Striving to understand different perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. Now is the time to model civility in every conversation today and this coming week. If you need support on a specific issue of civility in your workplace, the below resources are available: SHRM Ask An Advisor: https://shrm.co/lg5ew3 Free Civility Resources: https://shrm.co/jg5vp4 #SHRM #CivilityAtWork #HumanResources

Yesterday's shocking assassination attempt on a former U.S. President and current presidential candidate has left us all deeply shaken. Regardless of political beliefs or affiliation, violence of any kind against anyone under any circumstances is unacceptable. This event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of our mission to foster civility, respect, and inclusion in every aspect of our lives, especially in the workplace. SHRM’s efforts are not just about creating better work environments—they are about building a better society for all. I applaud our elected officials on both sides of the aisle showing unity and support as well as vocally calling for civility. I call upon all CEOs, CHROs, and HR Professionals to lead with empathy and employ active listening as the work week starts up again tomorrow. The principles that guide us through challenging times like this are: 1️⃣ Civility for All: Treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background or beliefs. 2️⃣ Open Communication: Encouraging open, honest, and constructive dialogue in our workplaces. 3️⃣ Empathy and Understanding: Striving to understand different perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. Now is the time to model civility in every conversation today and this coming week. If you need support on a specific issue of civility in your workplace, the below resources are available: SHRM Ask An Advisor: https://shrm.co/lg5ew3 Free Civility Resources: https://shrm.co/jg5vp4 #SHRM #CivilityAtWork #HumanResources

❤️ Everyone wants to be recognized and feel appreciated at work... but few companies truly get this right. Some interesting stats: ✅ 84% of employees said recognition impacts their motivation to succeed at work. ✅ 78% of employees said they would be MORE productive if they were regularly recognized. ✅ 71% of employees said they would be less likely to leave an organization if they were recognized more frequently. Wondering what strategies you can implement to show your employees you appreciate their work and efforts? You got to join us for the next HR Therapy on February 21 at 1PM ET featuring: ⭐ Sarika L. ⭐ Erin McCann, SHRM-CP ⭐ Halai Shukran, SPHR We're diving into mistakes companies are making, key moments to appreciate employees, and strategies you can use! Shoutout to Snappy for partnering with me on this to ensure your employees AND YOU get the recognition and appreciation you deserve! Link in the comments to register. #hr

Have you noticed that your HR friends on LinkedIn have been feeling a little extra spicy and outspoken lately? Let me break it down because this impacts you, too. Yesterday, SHRM, the "leading" professional organization for HR professionals, announced that it is removing "equity" from its diversity and inclusion focus. If you think this doesn't impact you because you don't work in HR, you're wrong. But, to understand why you should care about this, you have to understand what SHRM does. SHRM advocates on workplace issues, influencing policies and practices across all organizations, including yours. Their advocacy (or lack thereof) directly affects our day-to-day work lives, from hiring and promotion practices to pay equity and inclusive cultures. When the "leading" organization responsible for influencing workplace policy doesn't stand firmly behind equity as a core component of DEI, how do you think that will affect their advocacy work on your behalf? SHRM is also an educational body that provides 𝘵𝘩𝘦 standard credentials for HR professionals through its SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification programs. So, when your company hires a SHRM-certified HR leader to build out the People function, how do you think the lack of education they received on the importance of equity will influence the policies that end up in your company's employee handbook? Through all its activities, SHRM touches the lives of more than 𝟯𝟲𝟮 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆. Systemic inequities have shaped our workplaces for decades, creating barriers for many talented individuals and impacting employee experiences and career trajectories. Listen, I know most employees have opinions about HR folx that aren't generally positive, and I don't blame you. You've been burned in the past by sh*tty HR, and you're not going to let that happen again. Fair. But regardless of how you feel about the profession, you should be concerned when you see stuff like this, too. Because when the largest HR association steps back from addressing historical inequities, it leaves many employees without a powerful ally in creating truly fair and inclusive workplaces. This is not what good HR looks like. Good HR does not inflict and perpetuate harm. Good HR doesn't just serve the company—it serves the company's people. #humanresources #futureofwork #shrm #dei #management