Marching into Empowerment

Is it March already?! Before you start getting ready to wrap up #q1 , we've got your monthly recipe (at the bottom) for a refreshing drink to enjoy while catching up on some important #hr content. But don't get us wrong, our content is not just for the #hrleaders amongst you, and for the #cfos out there, this issue, in particular, is calling your name—well, your job title, anyway.

GETTING EXECUTIVE BUY-IN

CFO+HR=BFFAEAE. There's a little #throwback for the #millennials . But, jokes aside, the #cfo works closer with the #hrteam than you may think. So it's important that your #hcm be able to support the #chieffinancialofficer . Check out how and why your #hcmsoftware is about to become your #cfo 's new BFF.

PULSE-CHECK YOUR BUSINESS

"Only one way to find out" may be a cliché, but most clichés are based on truth. If you want to know how your people are doing, the best way is to ask them. Today, more than ever, modern professionals want to feel respected and valued, and #employeesatisfaction surveys are a great way to do it. Click to get started with our free templates. And, if you want some more info on how to use Bob's surveys to gain feedback and inform change for your people, we got you there, too .

KEEPING PEOPLE MOTIVATED DURING UNCERTAIN TIMES

Whether you're calling the current #economy a #recession , an #economicdownturn , or just some #hardtimes , one thing we can all agree on is that there is a lot of #uncertainty . And through #uncertaintimes , it's harder than ever to keep your people #motivated . Here is a free guide with some great tips on #employeemotivation .

CONVERSATIONS DURING RECESSIONS

While we're on the topic of #recessions , #inflation , and how the economy might affect your people, you may have noticed some tough questions #managers are being asked. We've compiled the 5 most common questions managers tend to face during difficult times and how to deal with them.

THE KEY TO GLOBAL EMPLOYEE EMPOWERMENT

美国宾夕法尼亚大学 - 沃顿商学院 has cited a study from Zenger Folkman which found that only 4 percent of employees are willing to give extra effort when empowerment is low, but 67 percent are willing to go the extra mile when #employeeempowerment is high. So, let's talk about #empoweringpeople and how important it is to the success of your organization.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2023

If you're gearing up to celebrate #internationalwomensday , we've got you covered with important research about #professionalwomen in the #modernworkplace .

LET'S REFRESH

In some parts of the world, it's starting to get really hot outside ?? so here's a cool and refreshing drink to keep you hydrated.

Arnold Palmer

Ingredients:

• 1/4 glass (or pitcher) of lemonade
• 3/4 glass (or pitcher) of iced tea (sweetened or unsweetened to taste)
• Ice

Yep, that's it! Mix it all together and enjoy your new favorite summer drink. We won't judge if you drink the entire pitcher's worth yourself...it's that good! You can add a shot of vodka if you'd like, but in that case we definitely recommend not drinking the entire pitcher...make your drink and post it along with the hashtag #bobshot .