Ilona Torres, MAOL

Have you ever participated in an ice breaker that was both memorable and effective? If so, I want to hear about it! I'm looking for fresh ideas to use for team meetings and staff events that are engaging, but not too cheesy. Share your favorite ice breaker activities in the comments below! Let's help each other make our events and meetings more fun and productive. #teambuilding #staffevents #icebreakers

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Sharing for HR folks and others in my network. Many will need to review their compensation structures and exempt vs. nonexempt classifications to be in compliance. A positive direction, especially for those who are under the new salary threshold working over 40 hours per week. Currently, someone with a salary of $45,000 working 50 hours a week is truly making $17.31 instead of $21.63 per hour for a 40-hour week, as an example. Had that employee been nonexempt all year and paid time and a half for 10 hours of OT per week for the entire year, they would have made an additional $16,874 (OT rate = $32.45), assuming there were no weeks off. That’s a big difference! As with any policy change, there will be unintended consequences (perhaps reduced hours, reductions in force, slowed hiring, etc.), but hoping that one of those consequences is NOT violations of the FLSA. Remaining hopeful that employers and employees both experience positive results from these changes!

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Thoughtful ideas around implementing skills based learning. Let’s hear it for the early adopters in your company!

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Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential for employees and organizations. Click to read the following article which offers insight into work-life integration and specific ways to improve work-life balance. What additional key strategies do you utilize to prioritize or recommend in maintaining an effective balance? https://lnkd.in/dMRMBdXY

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Whether you are a HR professional, business owner or someone who has HR responsibilities, this conference has valuable information for you! You know it’s a great conference when you struggle to figure out which break out sessions to attend because they are all so good! Bring your entire team and y’all can conquer and divide😁

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Inclusivity isn’t just about making sure everyone has a seat at the table; it’s about empowering every individual with a voice that is valued and respected. Fostering a sense of belongingness and ensuring the psychological safety of all employees is crucial to achieve this, and as leaders, the onus is on us to enact meaningful change. In my latest discussion with Women Entrepreneurs Review, I share insights on strategies, initiatives, and behaviors that can truly make a difference in an organization’s DEI efforts. Click here to read: https://lnkd.in/dsh5-dXD #DEI #Inclusion #Diversity #WorkCulture #InclusiveTeams

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🆘 SOS! Overthinker seeking HR Network tips & tricks! 🆘 I'll be sitting for the SHRM-CP exam in less than a week! I've passed the practice exam twice now but I'm still in panic mode! If you've previously taken and passed the SHRM-CP exam, what are some things you wish you'd studied harder? Last minute tips/tricks/advice welcome! 😰🙏😅 #HR #HumanResources #SHRM #SHRMCP #SHRMCPExam #Testing #CertificationExam

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Effective leadership is critical for growth.

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❗HR Compliance Alert❗ This is a reminder that today, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, is the deadline for filing Form 941 (First quarter) and removal of OSHA 300A. Join our email list to stay up to date on important HR deadlines, news, and events! >> https://www.rfr.bz/lla44cr #HumanResource #HRProfessional #HRCommunity

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We are currently requesting resumes for the following position:  Project Manager Resume Due Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 (5:00PM EST) Number of Vacancies: 1 Level: MP6 Duration: 12 months Hours of work:  40 Location: 700 University Ave. (100% Remote)   *For complete job description please click the link below* Job Overview Analyze business challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and translate them into IT solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize projects that align with business objectives. Lead and execute projects from planning and budgeting to completion, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery. This encompasses cost control, scheduling, and risk management. Possess a deep understanding of IT systems, architecture, and best practices. Lead current and future state architecture initiatives to support evolving business needs. Effectively communicate with all levels, including business leaders, technical teams, and external vendors. Manage expectations and ensure service delivery meets business needs. Lead business leaders through the IT Business planning process, co-ordinating and managing inter-organizational prioritization of projects. Collect and assemble business input for annual CIO business planning process. Ensure customers/business users' needs are met as per the Operating Level Agreement (OLA) with external service providers. Qualifications Extensive IT Knowledge: Possess a deep understanding of all aspects of IT systems, architecture, and best practices. Utilize this knowledge to provide consulting services, develop information management strategies, and manage IT assets effectively. Project Management Expertise: Demonstrate extensive experience in planning, developing, and implementing large-scale IT projects. Apply project management methodologies and best practices to ensure efficient project execution. Business Acumen: Understand business administration, financial modeling, and cost control principles. Utilize this knowledge to analyze business needs, translate them into cost-effective IT solutions, and develop strong business cases. Communication & Relationship Management: Communicate effectively with all levels (business leaders, technical teams) and manage relationships to influence stakeholders and achieve buy-in for IT initiatives. Change Management: Possess knowledge of current business and change management theories to provide relevant recommendations and ensure smooth adoption of new IT systems. OPG Specific Knowledge: Familiarity with OPG's specific lines of business (Nuclear, Energy Markets, etc.) is required. This includes understanding relevant safety regulations, work processes, and IT systems. Experience: 10-12 years of experience in IT project management and business analysis is preferred. To apply please send your resume to careers@cpus.ca or through the following link: https://lnkd.in/ekyks2Pp

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Here is a great way to recognize an HR professional who has made a difference in your company, your career or your community!! Even if that person is not in your company but has had a positive impact on the HR profession, give them a nod of appreciation!

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May is Mental Health Month and it has been a chaotic month for me. Managing major competing priorities between home and work, taking on additional responsibilities, and fighting the urge to ignore those responsibilities to spend time outside! I’m preventing myself from getting overwhelmed I’ve kept lists on what my priorities are and taken it one day at a time. Today I need to get this done. Check. That sets up the next day to do whatever is next. I’m making time for myself to exercise, relax, and do stuff I think is fun. Taking things day by day, checking off the things that need to be done, and not letting myself get bogged down in trying to do it all at once and all on my own is making a difference. Remember one step forward is still one step forward. Give yourself space to breathe and celebrate those small wins. You need a bunch of wins to get to the championship and each one counts equally.

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