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In this edition, we're looking at HR's new role in the fast lane, tapping the semi-retired labor market, bringing off sites on site, & more.

| View in browser Elevating HR Newsletter via Giphy In this week's newsletter, we're looking at HR's new role in the fast lane, tapping into the semi-retired labor market, bringing off sites on site, and more.       What Caught Our Eye This Week The fast lane. The pandemic pushed HR to the forefront of organizational change. The days of being a slow-moving, back-office function are over. To keep up with its new role will require a more agile approach to people operations. (Fast Company)   The Great Resignation Reshuffle. Quit rates hit another all-time high in November. But it's not because people just don't want to work. Hiring rates are keeping pace, which suggests most are leaving old, worse jobs for new, better ones. (HR Brew)   Retiring retirement. In a recent survey, 79% of workers 57–75 years old said they'd rather semi-retire than fully leave the workforce. Yet only 21% of their organizations offered flexible options to do so — pointing to an untapped talent pool. (Fortune)    Efficient collaboration. Meetings, emails, and IMs have dramatically increased during COVID. But productivity hasn't. The culprits? Unclear decision-making rights, under-empowered employees, and non-judicious information sharing. (McKinsey)   On sites are the new off sites. In the hybrid era, leaders have an opportunity to infuse their workplace with special meaning. With intentional placemaking, going into the office can become a re-engaging employee experience. (HBR)       Upcoming Events Speaking of in-person engagement while returning to the office... Our founder, Beth Kelly is speaking about reviving engagement with employees coming back to the office and for those who never left at MichBusiness' next event. Join her! Approved for 1 SHRM and HRCI credit. Thu, Jan 20, 12 – 1 pm. Free. (Register)       Talent Watch We lead searches for a variety of positions across a variety of industries. Explore them below:   Executive Executive Director (Kent School Services Network) Executive Director, Mecosta County Development (The Right Place) Executive Director, Oceana County Development (The Right Place) Executive Director (Tri-Cities Historical Museum) President and CEO (Broadway Grand Rapids) President and CEO (Michigan Humanities) Economic and Community Development Economic Development Director, Mason County (The Right Place) Finance & Accounting Accountant (HR Collaborative) Human Resources Human Resources Administrator, VP (Mercantile Bank) HR Flex Professional (HR Collaborative) Operations Client Services Director (Senior Neighbors)       Enjoyed this edition? Forward it to your friends and colleagues! Forwarded this edition? Subscribe here. Have feedback? Let us know by hitting Reply. Ready to elevate your HR? Let's connect. Disclaimer: We're a team of HR experts. By no means are we legal experts. This newsletter is not intended to contain legal advice. Please, consult your attorney for that. HR Collaborative, 678 Front Ave NW, Ste 190, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 616.965.7860 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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