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📢 Calling all Learning & Development and People Leaders! 📢 Learnerbly, the workplace learning platform I advise is doing some market research and is keen to learn from you about the current priorities and challenges in the L&D / people space. The survey takes ~10 minutes to complete, and as a thank you from them, the first 50 respondents will receive a $10 Amazon voucher. Plus, all participants will be entered into a draw to win a $250 Amazon voucher! If you’re a decision-maker in L&D, please take a moment to complete the survey. Also, feel free to tag anyone or share this post with those you think would be interested in participating. Link to answer the survey in the comments below ⬇️ #learninganddevelopment #peopleoperations #humanresources #learning #development #startups

Are you an HR consultant craving in-person connection and want support as you build out your 2025 business plan? Fractional People People is bringing together its members for an IRL event in Austin from September 30 - October 2 🎉 You'll have the chance to learn from industry experts, network with fellow consultants, and get clearer about your business goals and strategies to achieve them! I'm personally planning to attend to carve out protected time to think through Shelby Wolpa Consulting's 2025 goals 💥 To attend this exclusive event, you need to be a member of the FPP community. Membership is free and gives you access to a wealth of resources, regular learning sessions, and a supportive network of over 700 HR consultants, doing work in a fractional, advisory, or consulting capacity. alt Interested in joining FPP? Check out the link in the comments below to join the FPP community and secure your spot for our IRL event👇 Looking forward to spending time with Elles Skony, Lindsay Dagiantis, Jessica Donahue, Hibben Rothschild, Amy (Wolcott) York, Tracie Sponenberg, Ashley Chubrik, Catalina Colman, Kim Minnick, Hannah Grinsted, Mike Dwyer, Alex Seiler, 🏡 Kim Rohrer, Morgan Williams, Gillian (Wilson) Langkamp, Casey Jameson, and other FPP members! #startups #peopleoperations #humanresources #distributed #distributedwork #remotework #fpp #austin #consulting #solopreneurship

"Who should the Head of People report to?" Want a thriving company with happy, engaged employees? 💥 Put your Head of People in the CEO's inner circle. The best people leaders will only report to the CEO. Think your People team belongs under Finance or Legal? 😬 Think again. That's like keeping your top talent strategist on the bench. I understand why companies make this decision when trying to protect the CEO's time or limit the number of direct reports the CEO has. But be aware that this decision signals to the company that the people function is not a valued part of the organization and could also signal to employees that they aren't valued too. Here's the rub: Your people are your superpower. A Head of People who reports to the CEO sends a powerful message: "Our people are the change agents who drive our success, not just a line item on a spreadsheet." The best people leaders know their worth. 😉 They won't settle for less than an equal seat at the executive table. Want to learn more best practices on building and scaling your people team? Check out my People Team Hiring Guide linked in the comments below👇

Are you a Chicago-based people leader craving in-person connection? I'm heading to Chicago on July 30th for a client engagement. While there, I'm co-hosting a dinner with Elles Skony and Mike Dwyer. We're looking forward to an evening of networking, great food, and engaging conversations. If you're a people leader at an organization with 200+ employees, please comment below or send me a message as I'd love to share details on our upcoming dinner. A special thank you to our gracious sponsors, Bravely and When, for their support. Look forward to dining with Bravely's CEO and Founder, Sarah Sheehan, and When's CEO and Co-Founder, Andrew Hamilton. Can't wait to connect with the great people of the Windy City! See you soon!

Pay transparency remains a complex topic, with companies largely keeping compensation info within Finance and HR. This trend persists despite the introduction of new pay transparency laws, indicating that there's still work to be done to create more equitable, transparent workplaces. Pay transparency empowers employees to negotiate salaries, reduces pay gaps, and builds trust. It also benefits businesses by attracting top talent, boosting retention, and strengthening their employer brand. In distributed teams, transparency is even more crucial. Sharing career leveling and compensation ranges ensures everyone feels valued and has equal opportunities. Open communication about pay creates a more equitable, trusting, and successful workplace for everyone. #distributedworkreport #startups #peopleoperations #humanresources #distributed #distributedwork #remotework #futureofwork #compliance #compensation

Parenting is hard...especially when your child brings home lice from camp 😂 Sending solidarity to all parents out there juggling work and the unexpected curveballs life throws our way (especially the itchy ones). For those in the US, here's to a (hopefully lice-free) July 4th week for everyone! #workingmomlife #parenthoodadventures #licecombchampion

My valued client, Amperon, is looking for an HR Manager. I'm excited to support them in finding someone great. Amperon is bringing together the brightest minds from energy, security, and technology to combat climate change and transition to clean energy solutions. Having had the opportunity to work closely with Amperon's leadership and people team over the past 8+ months, I can vouch that they're serious about building a thriving, remote-first, human-centric culture. They have offices in Texas but are a remote-first company. This role can be based anywhere in the US. For more details on the role and to apply, check out the link in the comments below👇 #HRManager #remotework #peopleoperations #humanresources #startups #hiring #hrjobs #cleantech

There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to global hiring practices. According to the 2024 Distributed Work Report, only 12% of companies have the ability to recruit talent from any country in the world. The majority rely on location-based approvals or evaluate candidates on a case-by-case basis. My experience as a people leader at a globally distributed company taught me that the best talent in the world is not within a 50-mile radius of SF. I was able to build the best team of my career having access to a broader talent pool. There are serious advantages to hiring distributed talent. Companies are no longer limited by geographic location to hire. They can hire the world's top talent to take on work that inspires them and the flexibility to decide when and where that work happens. But, while hiring globally opens up lots of options, it's important to be smart and intentional about who and where you hire. Hiring anyone, anywhere can open up your company to an increasing amount of HR, finance, and legal implications that I lovingly refer to as "HR debt". Companies should take time to develop a thoughtful hiring plan so there are no unforeseen costs, compliance headaches, and legal issues down the road. If you have concerns about your global hiring practices, let's chat. #distributedworkreport #globaltalent #startups #peopleoperations #humanresources #distributed #distributedwork #remotework #futureofwork #compliance #hiring

When should I hire a Head of People? When do I need dedicated People Business Partners? How many Recruiters do I need to fill my open roles? The #1 question I hear from my clients is who and when to hire on their people team and how to prioritize people team programs. Need to learn who to hire based on company headcount milestones, ranging from <25 to 500+ employees? Planning your people team priorities over the next 6-24 months? These are questions I’ve answered numerous times throughout my career — so to speed up your learning curve, check out my People Team Hiring Guide linked below👇 #hiring #peopleoperations #startups #humanresources #remotework #remotefirst