Posts by Hebba Youssef
5 gifts your HR team really wants
Gift 1: The ability to not give AF If I could bottle something up and give it to every HR/People person it would be the ability to not give AF. You could spray it on yourself like perfume in moments where you feel yourself caring toooooo much. So for me, anywhere from 1 – 50…
Read MoreYou’re in meeting denial.
It’s time for an intervention. Ding! A new notification comes in that invites me to a new meeting. Dread fills my stomach about hitting accept. I hover over the decline button for a brief moment. Do I dare? I give in and click accept. I’m weak. As a remote employee, meetings are a way for…
Read More3 initiatives HR/People teams must focus on in 2023:
We’re less than a month out from a new year, and some uncertainty is on the horizon. This year has been tumultuous with companies pivoting their strategy, decreasing headcount and freezing hiring. From our conversation at HR Therapy LIVE, one clear theme is emerging for 2023: retention. How can companies retain their top talent and…
Read MoreChallenging the status quo at work?
Last week I dove into the topic of psychological safety and how to build a culture where employees feel comfortable enough to speak up with ideas, concerns or even to admit mistakes. Of the 4 stages of psychological safety, the stage I feel isn’t discussed enough is the challenger safety stage. Challenger safety is about…
Read MoreEmployees don’t feel psychologically safe at work and it stifles innovation.
Have you ever feared admitting that you made a mistake? Or tensed up so hard when you saw a certain name pop up in your notifications? How about constantly feeling on edge during the entire workday and doubting yourself? I remember the sinking feeling I would have before 1:1s with a certain manager I had.…
Read MoreThe secret ingredient to engagement:
So many companies claim to have amazing cultures and will tout some things they do to ensure their employees are engaged. Like a great recipe, some ingredients are kept a secret. But we don’t keep secrets here! The ingredient you’re missing to build an engaged workforce? Fostering an environment that embraces and supports the growth…
Read More