Bring Your True Self to Work

Hello Friend,

You've likely encountered the advice to bring your "authentic" self to the workplace. However, research indicates that only 16% of individuals feel comfortable following this advice, despite it positively affecting their performance by up to 85% (BeYourselfAtWork).

Being authentically yourself at work can sometimes create conflicts. Questions about acceptability, professionalism, love, and trust may arise. On the flip side, concealing your true self may lead to missed opportunities for enriching relationships in both your personal and professional life.

But how does one share their "authentic" self in a professional context and how can it be done intelligently and sustainably?

Consider viewing everyone you encounter as a human rather than just a work contact. While professionalism is crucial in work meetings, seeing networking and interactions as more than transactional can open doors to deeper connections. Speaking to others in a genuine and vulnerable manner fosters comfort and can lead to meaningful relationships that extend beyond the workplace.

Authenticity is a practice that requires time and intention. Active listening is a powerful tool in this process. Pay attention to details in conversations, such as passions, work, and challenges and follow up accordingly. Being an active listener helps identify individuals with whom you want to build deeper connections. Additionally, be generous with your ideas and connections, focusing on helping those you authentically respect rather than those who might take advantage.

You don't have to connect with everyone, as being authentic involves vulnerability. Setting boundaries is essential to preserve time, prevent burnout, and focus on relationships that bring joy. Not every person needs to see your vulnerable side, and it's okay to be selective in building deeper connections. Reciprocal relationships are key, so choose a few individuals to deepen connections with, based on mutual enjoyment and authenticity.

Ultimately, by focusing on and making space for these meaningful connections, you can seamlessly integrate your personal and professional life without succumbing to burnout, overwhelm, or anxiety. The power lies in creating your own communities, starting with the simple act of showing up.

Around the World of HR

Improving Productivity One Factor at a Time

"Man still hasn’t figured out how to add more time to the day. Therefore, the only way to get work done at your practice on a daily basis is to increase your staff's productivity." - Continuum

Increasing productivity is no easy task! Humans are by no means open books. So how do you help people bring their best version to work?

In the course, Becoming a Powerful Leader: Motivating People, Professor Walsh of Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration proposes that it lies in job enrichment. To take productivity up a notch, work on infusing a job with motivational factors. The factors include:

? Variety - Tap into people's brainpower. Understand their skills and how they approach work. Then, incorporate your findings into the job, allowing them to utilise their various skills, talent and cognitive abilities in performing the job.

? Control - Everyone desires some level of autonomy. When people have some decision-making power over how they approach work, engagement and productivity increase.

? Impact - When people know that what they do matters, they are eager to do more. Can they see how their work increases efficiency or how it contributes to the bottom line?

? Feedback - This involves both positive and corrective feedback. It requires a balancing act. The importance of feedback cannot be overemphasized. It gives people perspective and direction on how to approach their work.

Empowering people to unleash demands time, effort and consistency, yet the investment is worthwhile.

HR Balanced Diet

Book of the Month

Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant.

In Originals the author addresses the challenge of improving the world from the perspective of becoming original: choosing to champion novel ideas and values that go against the grain, battle conformity, and buck outdated traditions. How can we originate new ideas, policies, and practices without risking it all?

Using surprising studies and stories spanning business, politics, sports, and entertainment, Grant explores how to recognise a good idea, speak up without getting silenced, manage fear and doubt and how leaders can build cultures that welcome dissent.

The payoff is a set of groundbreaking insights about rejecting conformity and improving the status quo.

Pre-conference Webinar, Last for the Year

With the increase in globalisation, organisations are expanding their search for talent beyond their geographical locations. There is a need for HR professionals to prepare themselves to take on opportunities that arise in a rapidly evolving global job market.

This webinar is aimed at shedding light on:

? Key trends shaping the world of work in HR

? In-demand skills in the field of HR

? Strategies for securing global HR positions

? How to thrive in a global workforce

This pre-conference webinar will provide a sneak peek into the valuable insight the 11th HR Bootcamp Conference has to offer.

As a teaser for our main event, the session will shed light on the workforce trends shaping the future of HR on a global scale.

Programme Details:

Topic: Securing Global HR Jobs

Date: November 30, 2023

Time: 1PM WAT

Mode of Delivery: Zoom

Register now via bit.ly/GlobalJobsWebinar.

Unveiling the HR Talent Show!

Introducing the HR by Day Talent Show - the stage is set for you!

At the 11th HR Bootcamp Conference, we will be celebrating talent in the HR Community and elevating HR excellence with the very first edition of the HR by Day Talent Show.

The talent show is a one-of-a-kind celebration set to spotlight the exceptional everyday talent within the dynamic HR community.

Unlike conventional accolades that focus on HR expertise, the talent show aims to unearth, encourage, recognise and celebrate the diverse array of skills that HR professionals bring to the table besides their day-to-day work.

Whatever that talent is, showcase it and stand a chance to win a whopping 3 million naira in gifts and cash prizes! Yes, you heard it right.

To be part of this exhilarating competition, you need be 18 years or older, employed full-time in an HR role and have a minimum of 1 year of work experience.

For more details, eligibility criteria, prizes and how to submit your entry, head over to bit.ly/hrtalentshow.

We can't wait to see you in the spotlight.

PS: Participating in the talent show is FREE for all attendees of the 11th HR Bootcamp Conference.

Join our talent show.

The 11th HR Bootcamp Conference is Just 20 Days Away!

30+ speakers| Fresh Insights | Internationally Recognised Certificate | Professional Development Credits | Career and networking | Best Practices from Industry Leaders | Fun and Memorable Experience.

We envision a world where all workers experience decent work and economic growth.

We contribute to this vision by providing learning and development experiences that empower people managers with innovative practices that positively impact workers and organisations.

At the 11th HR Bootcamp Conference tagged, Unleash! Advancing Human Capability for a Borderless Future, we will explore the role of HR in advancing human capability and shaping a limitless future as well as reevaluate how we build and harness human potential to ensure that talent evolves alongside the changing tides.

We are over 100 attendees and counting! Join us at the biggest HR Bootcamp Conference in Nigeria.

Date: December 12 - 13, 2023

Venue: Virtual and In-Person, Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos

Call: +234 (0) 913 816 8256, +234 (0) 705 549 7357

Register now via https://conference.kendorconsulting.com.

Job Vacancies

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On a Lighter Note

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Kendor Team