ASHHRA Career Pulse

It's interesting to wonder why some people are more successful than others, especially if you yourself are aiming high. What do people like Richard Branson, Elon Musk and Bill Gates have that feeds their ongoing excellence and propels them to the highest levels of success? The answers are complex, of course. But that doesn't mean they can't be learned.

Visit http://www.inc.com/lolly-daskal/7-ways-successful-people-have-better-mindsets.html to view the full article online.

Three easy ways to respond to every email in 24 hours or less

You nod along when everyone around you is talking about how they achieve inbox zero. But truthfully, you never feel like you get there. But here’s a trick: Aim to reply within 24 hours (if not much sooner), with a line that buys you some time. It satisfies the other person that you're on it, gives time to follow up, and gets you closer to inbox zero.

Visit http://www.fastcompany.com/3063320/your-most-productive-self/3-easy-ways-to-respond-to-every-email-in-24-hours-or-less to view the full article online.

Health Care Hiring

15 reasons we literally couldn’t live without HR

In the spirit of Labor Day — a holiday dedicated to the labor movement that honors the social and economic achievements of American workers — CareerBuilder takes the opportunity to thank those in human resources for all you do. You’re the people behind the people: The champions of labor.

Visit http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/2016/09/01/why-we-couldnt-live-without-hr/ to view the full article online.

How to use social media as a candidate magnet

Organizations are increasingly using social media as a recruitment tool to help promote job vacancies and it can be particularly effective at reaching up-and-coming talent. This isn’t surprising when you consider that recent research showed that 86 percent of people in the first 10 years of their career are likely to use social media in their job search.

Visit http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/social-media-candidates/ to view the full article online.

HR Best Practices: Automate your Reference Checks.

Allina Health did it, and so can you! Plan to attend ASHHRA’s webinar, hosted by Checkster, on September 13. You will learn something valuable and earn 1.0 recertification credit hour for CHHR and HRCI recertification! Register now.

Join the ranks of health care HR specialists who have attained CHHR certification.

With the CHHR behind your name, it shows you to be a professional of the highest caliber: One who truly knows the field and is savvy to current best practices in benefits and wellness. ASHHRA members who qualify and apply for a CHHR Scholarship will receive a voucher for the full CHHR exam fee (a $295 value)!

Congratulations to the following who have attained their CHHR in 2016 – you too could be on this list!

Heather Creeden, Acworth, Ga.

Karen Littlefield, Belfast, Maine
Dana Brandt, New Braunfels, Texas

Christopher Westbrook, Augusta, Ga.

Tracy Braman, Saint Joseph, Mich.

Alex Hayman, New Braunfels, Texas

Dawn Rose, Chicago, Ill.

Nicole Schell, Alexandria, Minn.

Tara Kleas, Fort Worth, Texas

Lotus Yon, Northbrook, Ill.

Karen Littlefield, Belfast, Maine

Kim Rainer, New Braunfels, Texas

Richard Pea, Freelandville, Ind.

Lisa Halley, Gallipolis, Ohio

Sabrina Thweatt, Boerne, Texas

Elizabeth Bennoch, Norway, Maine

Chris Wilkes, Maryville, Tenn.

Holly Winn, Black River Falls, Wis.

American Society for Health Care Human Resources Administration