Posts by Hebba Youssef
What’s my level again?
I hate to state the obvious but if employees don’t currently know where they stand in the grand scheme of growth, then how could they possibly understand where to go next? It’s like taking a road trip without a map, or well, without GPS now. Something that can be a gamechanger? Having a leveling framework…
Read More📓driving hr excellence
✍🏽 What are the most effective ways to ensure equitable evaluations take place? Are leader-involved, open discussion calibrations even considered best practice? Context: Performance reviews bring so many mixed feelings and input across the workforce. We all want to encourage an equitable process in determining employees success and growth opportunities. Often, open-leader calibration session are…
Read MoreWhy is growth at work so confusing?
^^live footage of employees trying to figure out growth, promotions, compensation and all the struggles that come with growing a career in corporate America. Have you worked somewhere that you constantly questioned: how am I ever going to advance my career here??? And when you asked questions about growth opportunities you left with more questions…
Read More📓 navigating negativity
✍🏽 How soon is too soon to leave? Context: I’m a new HR professional struggling with the culture and lack of support from my direct managers and upper management. I entered this role with an eager attitude but my manager is an extreme pessimist and I’m having a hard time seeing a path to success.…
Read MoreYour employees are just NOT that into you…
Ever seen that movie He’s Just Not That Into You? It was one of the first major ensemble movies and featured some BIG stars and some memorable lines. I saw it in movie theaters. I may or may not have uttered the phrase “you’re not the exception, you’re the rule” a dozen times while giving…
Read More📓 triumphing turmoil
✍🏽 I’m new to HR and I feel like there’s constant fires to put out with employees being upset about things or submitting complaints. Our HR team feels unappreciated and like we can’t win. Our organization always thinks we’re the bad guys, even though we work so hard and truly care so much about helping…
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