In this episode of HR Heretics, Nolan Church and Kelli Dragovich discuss how HR teams can break out from behind the curtain and be a proactive force for good within the organization.

HR can be more than just a reactive function. Learn how HR teams can demonstrate their real impact on the business as Kelli and Nolan share tips for increasing visibility and showcasing your team's value.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00 ) Intro

(01:18 ) The Importance of Feedback

(02:17 ) Mediocre vs. Amazing Work

(03:07 ) Employee Awareness of HR Functions

(04:41 ) Town Hall Presence: Communication and Transparency

(05:01 ) Engagement Surveys

(06:06 ) The Importance of Transparency - The "Sausage Making" Analogy

(06:35 ) AMA Example - Comp Transparency

(08:30 ) Sponsor: Planful | Workvivo

(11:09 ) The Art of Compensation

(12:19 ) Transparency is Scary but Necessary

(13:00 ) Explaining the "Why" - First Principles

(14:00 ) Time Commitment and Building Trust

(15:18 ) Strategic Vulnerability and Humanization

(16:40 ) Wrap

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