Being Woke vs. Self-Reflecting
Portland, Oregon is a very woke place. Never have I been somewhere with more Black Lives Matters signs, pins, clothing, banners and...
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THE GOOD WORKPLACE BLOG
Elizabeth Fuss Arnott, SPHR I have been working in Human Resources for 23 years. Since 2011, I have been certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). I have a BA in English and a Master of Jurisprudence in Labor and Employment Law from Tulane Law School. I live in the Pacific Northwest with my husband Luke and our cat, Poirot. I write about HR, non-profits, the art of managing people and Neurodiversity in the workplace. I'm available for employment, contract work, consulting, coaching and training virtually and in the Portland, OR area. Please email me at elizabeth@efaconsult.com for more information.
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Feb 16
- 3 min
What a Long Year This Week Has Been
I have this t-shirt that says "WHAT A LONG YEAR THIS WEEK HAS BEEN." I wear it whenever I feel like I've been living the same day over...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- May 21, 2019
- 3 min
Leading by Consensus is Not Inclusion
It should have been a two-week project at most. Updating an employee handbook is usually a job done by HR or an employment attorney, and...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- May 17, 2019
- 5 min
How Recruiters and Hiring Managers Are Damaging Their Brand
It's a candidate's market! I've heard that so many times in the last few months as I've been job searching. But based on my experiences,...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- May 9, 2019
- 3 min
How to Make All Work Meaningful Work
Meaningful work. It's one of the things that employees want. It's what keeps them at an organization, gives them motivation to go above...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- May 9, 2019
- 6 min
Speak Plainly: Addressing Problematic Behavior With Leaders
One of the challenges that often rests on the shoulders of HR professionals is having difficult conversations with executives and...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- May 3, 2019
- 1 min
Our Generations Are Not That Different
"Gen Z wants prompt responses, transparency and regular communication!" "Millennials want flexible work arrangements and to have purpose...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Apr 30, 2019
- 2 min
Automation Can Complement People Ops, Not Replace It
The hot topic of the year, maybe. Automation replaces HR. Automation can hire and fire. Automation can tell you when your employees are...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Apr 29, 2019
- 3 min
How to Build Trust and Earn Respect as an HR Leader
HR has a bad reputation. You can't trust HR. HR just does whatever the company wants. HR sets employees up for retaliation and failure by...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Apr 25, 2019
- 2 min
Why Your Team Isn't Working Well Together
You've put the team together, given them the target goal. Now, they won't work together. One or two people are doing everything, while...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Apr 24, 2019
- 3 min
"Rules are rules!" And Other Dumb Rules
I heard it just the other day. "Rules are rules!" The statement was being used to terminate an employee who, because of difficult...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Apr 18, 2019
- 2 min
Massages, Leggings and Potlucks
"It's employee appreciation day! Doctors, you will be having a catered lunch with some nice swag bags, because we appreciate you! ...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Apr 13, 2019
- 3 min
Being Blunt is Kind: Stop Trying to Hide Your Message
"The surgery is serious. Do you want us to do everything we can to save him?" There were eight doctors at a table in a conference room...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Apr 12, 2019
- 3 min
Using Shared Values for Conflict Resolution
Rebekah worked intensely and fast. If you didn't do what she wanted fast enough, she'd usually just do it herself. She had been working...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Apr 10, 2019
- 2 min
Career Mapping with Employees: How You Can Keep Employees Happier, Longer
One of the most common complaints from employees is that they don't have opportunities for growth or professional development. Many...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Apr 5, 2019
- 2 min
The Battle Cry of "That's Not My Job!": When to Advance and When to Retreat
We've all heard it. "That's not my job!" And then we reply, "See that last line in your job description? The one that says 'other duties...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Apr 4, 2019
- 3 min
How to Receive Feedback from Your Staff
Remember that old movie where someone says something derogatory but true to the other person and the other person is horrified and...
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Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
- Mar 31, 2019
- 2 min
Taking Responsibility: Why You Should Step Up in Times of Failure
It was not my fault. I wanted to shout it to all our employees. I wanted them to know that they could trust me and that I wasn't making...
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