How to Hit the Ground Running in Your New HR Job

One of my signature presentations and topics I love to speak on is "Elevate and Uplift the Next Generation of HR Leaders." I talk about differentiating yourself in the HR job market, successfully starting your first/new HR role, gaining credibility and getting ready to move up. My slide on starting your HR role is one … Continue reading How to Hit the Ground Running in Your New HR Job

Why you should network ASAP!

The summer in between graduating high school and starting college, my Dad "made me" take a summer job with a friend of his at a local non-profit in Buffalo. I would be helping out while someone was on leave by filing, stuffing envelopes, mailing new hire packets, answering incoming calls, taking meeting minutes, you name … Continue reading Why you should network ASAP!

Mentoring as a Driver for Talent Retention (January is National Mentoring Month!)

You can view this post in video format on a #LiveWithLighthouse episode on YouTube here! LinkedIn shared a great post here on their Talent Blog about the benefits of mentoring and how it helps the company's bottom line. I was honored to be featured by the SHRM Foundation for National Mentoring Month! (Here is the … Continue reading Mentoring as a Driver for Talent Retention (January is National Mentoring Month!)

2023 in Review!

A little late, but better than never! I wasn't going to do a 2023 year in review post, but as I looked through all of the change and accomplishments from the year as I wrapped up my 2023 planner, I decided I wanted to. I love reading my prior year in review posts and remembering … Continue reading 2023 in Review!

FAQs Answered By An Engaged SHRM Member!

I love getting questions from my #HRCommunity on what I'm involved with and how I can help SHRM chapters/state councils! I decided to summarize it here and hope it's an awesome resource guide for you and helps answer some FAQs. Can you speak at our local or state SHRM chapter event? Absolutely! I am currently … Continue reading FAQs Answered By An Engaged SHRM Member!