ASHHRA Career Pulse

As a good manager, you truly care about your team's happiness and success — and that's admirable. But it's important to keep in mind that, as far as leadership is concerned, there's a big difference between managing and babysitting. Here are a few signs that you're doing it right (or wrong), plus some tips to help you improve your leadership style.

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Apply for ASHHRA annual conference scholarships and grants by Friday, May 4

We want to help you get to Pittsburgh for ASHHRA18! With the generous support of sponsors, ASHHRA is pleased to offer: Annual Conference Scholarships (sponsored by VALIC), New-to-the-Profession Grants (sponsored by HealthcareSource) and the Gary Willis Leadership Award. All scholarship, grant and award applications are due by Friday, May 4, 2018.

Visit http://conference.ashhra.org/2018/tools_to_attend.cfm to view the full article online.

ASHHRA Recognition Award nominations due Friday, May 4

Know someone making significant contributions to the field of health care HR? Nominate them to be recognized at ASHHRA18! Visit ASHHRA.org/Awards to see award categories and to submit a nomination. All award nominations are due by May 4, 2018.

Visit http://www.ashhra.org/awards/index.shtml to view the full article online.

Health Care Hiring

Communication skills will help you land any job

CareerBuilder

Strong communication skills are a must for any human resources employee searching for work in the health care industry. From speaking with clients to making corporate presentations, here are four communication skills that will help get you hired this year.

Visit https://www.careerbuilder.com/advice/these-4-communication-skills-will-help-you-land-any-job to view the full article online.

Last day to participate in HR Metrics Tool: April 27

If you're looking for relevant benchmarks on turnover rate, costs per hire, and more, then you need the 2018 HR Metrics Tool. It utilizes accurate data to provide you with a better understanding of the investment in the HR function and its areas of strength and opportunities for improvement. Sign up today: ASHHRA.org/HRMetrics.

Visit http://www.ashhra.org/products/metrics.shtml to view the full article online.

Volunteerism policy

Recently asked on ASHHRA Exchange:

"We are in the process of creating a volunteerism policy that offers paid leave to employees who volunteer during work hours and/or off days. For organizations who have volunteerism policies, how do you handle the following: Is the paid leave offered only to benefitted employees? Who approves the leave; HR or the employee's manager?"

What do YOU think? Log in to ASHHRA Exchange today and join the conversations or start a new thread!

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American Society for Health Care Human Resources Administration