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THE GOOD WORKPLACE BLOG
Elizabeth Fuss Arnott, SPHR I have been working in Human Resources for 25 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, Greta Gerwhiskers. 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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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...
Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
Feb 16, 20233 min read
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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...
Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
Feb 16, 20233 min read
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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...
Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
May 21, 20193 min read
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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,...
Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
May 17, 20195 min read
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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...
Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
May 9, 20193 min read
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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...
Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
May 9, 20196 min read
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Our Generations Are Not That Different
"Gen Z wants prompt responses, transparency and regular communication!" "Millennials want flexible work arrangements and to have purpose...
Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
May 3, 20191 min read
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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...
Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
Apr 30, 20192 min read
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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...
Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
Apr 29, 20193 min read
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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...
Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
Apr 25, 20192 min read
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"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...
Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
Apr 24, 20193 min read
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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! ...
Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
Apr 18, 20192 min read
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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...
Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
Apr 13, 20193 min read
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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...
Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
Apr 12, 20193 min read
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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...
Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
Apr 10, 20192 min read
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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...
Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
Apr 5, 20192 min read
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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...
Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
Apr 4, 20193 min read
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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...
Elizabeth Arnott, SPHR
Mar 31, 20192 min read
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