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Comprehensive Update from the Annual Transition Meeting - July 25th, 2024 Dear Members, I hope this message finds you well. I am pleased to provide you with a comprehensive update following our recent Annual Transition Meeting held on Thursday, July 25th. This meeting was marked by significant developments and discussions that will shape our organization's future. Farewells and Gratitude: We bid farewell to four outstanding Board members who have made invaluable contributions: - Jessica Baucum from Macon County - Sinoda Brown from the City of Durham - Joanette Freeman from Mecklenburg County Government - Judy Schofield from the Village of Bald Head Island We extend our heartfelt gratitude to these individuals for their dedication and service. Welcoming New Board Members: We welcomed four new Board members who bring diverse perspectives and valuable expertise to our team: - Shelvia Ashford, Board At Large, Smithfield Foods - Dr. Marquis Barnett, Board/City, City of Winston Salem - Trinija Martin, Board/County, Wake County - Patrick McCoy, Board/County, Guilford County We are excited about the fresh insights they bring and eagerly anticipate their contributions! Engagement with Business Partners: We were delighted to engage with our business partners both in person and virtually during the meeting. Special thanks to NC4ME, NCRGEA, and our strategic partner, CIVIC FCU, for their support and collaboration. Committee Leadership Changes: - Elgin Lane, previously the By-Laws Chair, will now serve as the Emeritus Committee Chair. Mitzi Franklin from the Town of Wake Forest has taken over the role of By-Laws Chair. - Sandra Cheeks, our esteemed Past President, is stepping down as the Membership Committee Chair. Trinija Martin will succeed her in this role. - Simone Alexander from the City of Winston Salem will co-chair the Technology/Publicity Committee alongside Leigh Anne Bassinger from the City of Reidsville. Key Updates and Decisions: - Expanded our SHRM recertification provider level to include a broader range of events. - Passed a motion to add HRCI certification professional development credits. - Discussed our upcoming Annual Conference scheduled for March 2025 in Wilmington, NC. - Treasurer Beatrice Hunter presented the annual financial report and introduced a new budgeting initiative. - Trenton Molina, our Social Media Manager, reported on our enhanced social reach, with notable growth on LinkedIn. Trenton's article will be featured in the upcoming edition of PSHRA's "Public Eye" Magazine. As we move forward, we encourage all members to actively engage with us. Look out for exciting updates on our website and take advantage of your membership, including free virtual learning opportunities. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our organization. Together, we will achieve great things! #PSHRA #AnnualMeeting #BoardUpdates #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking

Wow, what an amazing week at #CiscoLive! A keynote from Tom Brady, a concert by Elton John, so many good education sessions, and such great networking! Especially loved "Bridging Gaps & Building Futures" hosted by Women of Cisco and featuring Kimberly King. Denise Lee Yeh, Maureen Lonergan, Portia Roberson, and Diane Takeuchi - couldn't agree with Diane more about how when there is strong purpose it doesn't even feel like work! Also loved "Breaking Barriers: Technical Women Shaping the Future" with Michelle Carter, Melinda Egan, Nadine Fakhoury, Marcus Moffett, Mary Piontkowski, Darby Zero - especially Mary's note on the positive impact of "micro-affirmations"! Also learning about all the innovative ways Cisco is shaping the future, especially with the Splunk acquisition, was so inspiring - digital resilience, full-stack observability, AI technology, etc. - Insight Global is so proud to work with such an impressive industry leader!

The May/June issue of Public Eye is here! Check out the latest edition of PSHRA's bimonthly digital publication, jam-packed with content tailored for public sector HR leaders. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/ep5H6DPf

PSHRA CEO Cara Woodson Welch moderated a recent National Governors Association panel, where public sector leaders discussed the shift toward skills-based hiring, and whether this trend will continue.?On the Public Sector HR Beat with PSHRA. https://lnkd.in/eGscTVVR

As an HR professional, I agree with this statement. People want to feel valued at work. The Great Reskilling is in full swing and employers need to understand if they want to attract and retain top talent they are going to have to invest in their employee's career aspirations. If you think that the cost of developing your employees is too high, weigh it against the cost of losing that person to your competitor and make your decision based on those numbers. I am pretty sure that it is cheaper to develop current talent than it is to find their replacement. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

?? Exciting Opportunity in Public Sector HR in Utah! ?? We're thrilled to announce a new job posting in the field of Human Resources within the public sector in Utah. Position: Personnel Services Director Location: Grand County- Moab Utah. ?? Learn more: https://pshrautah.org/jobs If you're passionate about making a difference in public administration, this is your chance! Tag someone who would be a perfect fit or share to help us find the ideal candidate. hashtag #JobOpportunity #PublicSectorHR #UtahJobs #HumanResources #CareerOpportunity #PSHRAUtah #ApplyNow

Today, May 20, is International HR Day, offering an occasion to praise dedicated HR professionals around the world, and within the PSHRA membership. On the Public Sector HR Beat with PSHRA. https://lnkd.in/ecYK7Ryn

Empowering communities, one home at a time. Service defines us. ?? ?? #AKA1908 #sigmatauomega

I dreaded going to work each day. In my next job, I couldn’t wait. Here’s what changed: Company. Culture. Improving culture is a win-win. When the team feels valued, they don’t quit and perform better: ? MIT Sloan research shows that toxic culture is 10.4x more likely to contribute to employee attrition than compensation! ? A University of Oxford study found that happy employees are 13% more productive. Here are 8 common cultural issues and steps you can take to fix them: 1/ Workplace Negativity Cure this by… ? Recognizing and rewarding those who contribute to a positive culture. ? Resolving conflicts constructively to stop resentment from brewing. 2/ Promoting the Wrong People Cure this by… ? Collecting 360 feedback and using it in promotion decisions. ? Aligning hiring criteria (e.g. no a**holes) with company culture. 3/ Tolerating Toxicity Cure this by… ? Ensure leaders role model positive behaviors. ? Enforce a Zero-Tolerance Policy with strict consequences. ? Setting up anonymous reporting with multiple contact points for employees. 4/ Micromanagement Cure this by… ? Giving people responsibility and setting clear expectations and deadlines without overseeing every detail. ? Encouraging employees to make decisions on their tasks to foster independence. 5/ Ignoring Employee Feedback Cure: ? Survey employees on workplace dynamics and product direction. Collect feedback from suggestion boxes and monthly skip level meetings. ? Act on feedback to visibly improve the workplace. 6/ Limited Recognition and Rewards Cure this by… ? Paying people well! ? Recognizing hard work publicly. Use meetings and rewards to highlight employees' contributions. 7/ Poor Communication By Leadership Cure this by… ? Holding a weekly all-hands meeting to share company news and answer employee questions. ? Encouraging leaders to be open about company challenges and successes. 8/ Few Growth Opportunities Cure this by… ? Creating and communicating clear career paths at your company. ? Offering budget for training in desirable skills. ? Encouraging internal transfers that align with your team’s career aspirations. Ultimately, these issues come from the top. Leadership must take responsibility for creating an environment where their team will thrive. Improving culture is win-win. Happy employees means higher productivity and better results. --- ?? Repost this to help your network build great places to work. ?? Want a high-resolution PDF of this? 1. Just follow me Will McTighe 2. Sign up for my free Level Up Community at https://lnkd.in/gKzZUq-b