Hey everyone, In today's episode, I'm giving you a major update...

I will no longer be working at Workleap!

I'll be leaving Flip Flops and People Ops in the hands of the Workleap team, but I wanted to take this chance to thank everyone who has made this podcast what it is today ❤️

I've thoroughly enjoyed my time as the host of Flip Flops and People Ops and hope for the best for all my colleagues I'll be leaving.

Thanks to you guys once again for all of your support, kind messages and engagement!

Feel free to reach out to me through my LinkedIn below 👇

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Hey everyone! Ever found yourself eagerly splurging on a shiny new tool, only to watch it crash and burn? The rollout was a disaster, you're left with a gaping hole in your wallet, and worst of all, nobody seems to give a darn about the tool, rendering it useless. But fear not! Tune into today's episode to find out how to PROPERLY shop for AND assess HR Tech.

Key Topics:

• Why you SHOULD survey employees and people managers to find problem statements
• Turning problem statements into a shopping list of features
• How to avoid time-wasting demos
• When to walk away from a tool that isn't fitting your needs
• What to do if you pick the wrong tool

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Welcome to today's episode! I'll be diving into a common mistake made when bringing on a new team member. We've all experienced the disruption that comes with integrating a new hire, even when their skills align with expectations. But what often gets overlooked is the impact on team dynamics. In my view, the key to avoiding this disruption is straightforward: inclusion.

However, there's much more to this concept than meets the eye, particularly when it comes to fostering employee engagement. Join me as we explore the importance of inclusion in creating cohesive and productive teams.

Key points:

• Talk to the team BEFORE hiring a new member
• The major pitfalls in most hiring processes
• How asking the team can save your company money!

Resources Mentioned:

• Open-ended questions for hard and soft skills: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VTBA3hq929hNcRJ9JKInAGGRDypcmn-KFVfSXRKOkKo/edit?usp=sharing

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