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Yearly Retrospectives Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Guide for Teams
A plug-and-play yearly retrospective meeting agenda template for People Operations and other teams.
Jill Felska
Nov 21, 20244 min read
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Upskilling managers: Quiz, downloads, and reflection exercises
I’m hooking you up with my favorite manager training resources so you can jump off from the point that best empowers you and your team.
Jill Felska
Sep 18, 20235 min read
How much time does it take to manage someone?
Time is the single most powerful tool you can give your managers to empower impactful, meaningful, transformational people leadership.
Jill Felska
Sep 1, 20234 min read
Open Org: Transparency Is The New Black
Open Org is the modern accreditation for people leaders and employers looking to rebuild trust through transparency.
Jill Felska
Aug 29, 20235 min read
Manager Expectations: How to Set Good Expectations Clearly & Early
Nothing sets managers up to fail more than expecting that they “just manage” on top of the role they were already doing.
Jill Felska
Aug 19, 20235 min read
How to Manage A Training Budget: A Guide for HR Leaders
If your role involves managing a training budget to ensure staff are sharp, skilled, and ever-improving, this guide is for you.
Jill Felska
Aug 17, 20235 min read
HR Glossary of Terms: What does all that jargon mean?
250+ HR and business terms and their definitions that you might want to know as a people operations person knee-deep in jargon.
Jill Felska
Aug 16, 202318 min read
Supporting a New Manager: Strategies for Success
Stepping into a new managerial role is both exciting and overwhelming. In people ops, we have a unique opportunity to provide the kind of...
Jill Felska
Aug 9, 20236 min read
Four Ways I’m Combating Burnout
What is something you know that you need to drop even though it pains you? Let's talk about it.
Jill Felska
Aug 8, 20232 min read
What Makes a Great Manager?
Everyone knows what a bad boss looks like... What about a great boss? We go over the 10 core competencies of an excellent manager.
Jill Felska
Aug 3, 20234 min read
Compare the Best Management Training Programs
Researching management training? We've got everything you need to know about the top programs – cost, timing and benefits – in one place.
Jill Felska
Aug 3, 20237 min read
Shaping Your Company's Policy Around AI at Work
Does your company need a policy around using AI at work? What do you put in it?
Jill Felska
Aug 3, 20234 min read
The Small Business Glassdoor Guide – and How to Get Authentically Good Reviews
I've been fielding a lot of questions lately on how to approach Glassdoor. It usually starts with, "My CEO wants us to have a strategy."...
Jill Felska
Jul 27, 20234 min read
What It's Really Like to Work Here: An Interviewer's Guide
As an interviewer, one of the trickiest questions to answer is, "What is it like to work here?" Here's how to strike a balance.
Jill Felska
Jul 26, 20233 min read
The Competing Values Framework Explained
The CVF recognizes the inherent contradictions and opposing forces that arise when managing and leading a team or company.
Jill Felska
Jul 25, 20233 min read
Mission vs Vision: Key Differences & Examples
Your mission statement should be inspirational for your team to find purpose, but also direct enough to serve as a filter.
Jill Felska
Jul 23, 20232 min read
Mental Health First Aid training with Jamy Conrad
Do you know what role you play in supporting someone’s mental health in the workplace?
Jill Felska
Jul 21, 20232 min read
Self-Assessment and Resources for Preventing Burnout
The term “burnout” has exploded in attention and popularity, and with so many references, it can be tough to know what it even means.
Jill Felska
Jul 20, 20236 min read
Company Core Values: The Backbone of Your Culture
Be intentional about developing company core values so that they truly reflect your organization's beliefs and foster positivity.
Jill Felska
Jul 19, 20232 min read
Keeping the Human in HR: Why AI Can't Replace People Ops
With the rise of ChatGPT, a common question I'm seeing in some places is: Will AI take my job?
Jill Felska
Jul 17, 20234 min read
Four Work Reflection Exercises and How to Weave Them into Daily Practice
We're halfway through 2023, and this is the best time to take a pause and reflect with your team. Get exercises and sample questions here.
Jill Felska
Jun 29, 20234 min read
Three Impactful Ways To Support Caregivers at Work with Tara Elwell-Henning
Did you know that 75% of the overall workforce is a caregiver of some kind? I sure didn’t! It’s one of the many eye-opening moments I had du
Jill Felska
Jun 23, 20231 min read
Vacation Policies: Set A Precedent That's Aligned With Your Culture
When it comes to teammates using their vacation time, the PTO policy is only as strong as the cultural expectations that surround it.
Jill Felska
Jun 23, 20234 min read
SignalFire's Remote hiring guide for startups
This is BY FAR the most comprehensive, actionable resource we've found on remote hiring to date. Two thumbs way, way up.
Jill Felska
Jun 20, 20231 min read
Building a Documentation-Focused Culture with Podge Thomas
A look at why documentation is a key aspect of creating a great workplace culture. Learn where to start and what roadblocks to avoid.
Jill Felska
Jun 8, 20232 min read
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