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Erik Smetana

Erik Smetana is a Managing Director with Gallagher’s Public Sector & Higher Education Practice where he provides consulting services to public entities and higher education partners; over the course of his career, he has served as an HR strategist and people leader with extensive experience working in and fostering teams and innovation for an eclectic mix of organizations including Fortune 500 companies, international not-for-profits, and institutions of higher education and research. His thoughts and opinions related to all things "employee experience" (and occasionally other topics) can be found online at www.thehrfieldguide.com as well as at TalentCulture, ERE, TLNT, and other sites.
Picture of Erik Smetana

Erik Smetana

Erik Smetana is a Managing Director with Gallagher’s Public Sector & Higher Education Practice where he provides consulting services to public entities and higher education partners; over the course of his career, he has served as an HR strategist and people leader with extensive experience working in and fostering teams and innovation for an eclectic mix of organizations including Fortune 500 companies, international not-for-profits, and institutions of higher education and research. His thoughts and opinions related to all things "employee experience" (and occasionally other topics) can be found online at www.thehrfieldguide.com as well as at TalentCulture, ERE, TLNT, and other sites.
How a Coaching Leadership Style Unleashes Human Potential at Work

How a Coaching Leadership Style Unleashes Human Potential at Work

As organizations enter a new era, we’re seeing a clear shift in management methods and practices. Traditional command-and-control styles are giving way to a more relevant, inclusive, empowering model — coaching leadership. Sir Richard Branson succinctly describes the motivation behind this approach, “Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they don’t want to.” Through coaching, leaders can create a work environment that nurtures personal and professional growth, fosters a sense of belonging, and empowers individuals to be their absolute best and authentic selves. Unlike rigid hierarchies of the past, coaching leadership energizes people by encouraging

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Does your HR strategy leverage organizational competencies? Find out why it pays to link link company strengths with human resources efforts - and how to get started

Does Your HR Strategy Leverage Organizational Competencies?

In today’s ever-shifting talent landscape, companies large and small are searching for more effective ways to attract, recognize, and retain their workforce. These opportunities come in various forms — new or improved systems, strategies, platforms, and processes. But one smart move is to double down on organizational competencies. In other words, it’s worthwhile for companies to identify, prioritize, develop, and more fully leverage their unique strengths. What Are Core Competencies and Why Should We Care? Organizational competencies are a combination of the essential capabilities, knowledge, and skills that create value and fuel a company’s success. They define “how” an organization accomplishes

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Performance Management: Going Beyond the Appraisal

Performance and performance management – it’s something every organization, be it a Fortune 500 or a non-profit or a public sector institution talks about. Odds are they talk about it a lot and despite all that talk it is still likely a topic that causes managers and leaders to want to pull out their hair and one that stirs feelings in employees ranging from dread to fear to mental eye-rolling. Some organizations tackle the challenging of reviewing and communicating performance via three-point scales or five-point or twenty-seven point; others embrace 360 degree reviews; some organizations have highly calibrated processes whereas others

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