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About Joe Rotella, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPBA

Joe Rotella is a leading thinker and professional speaker in business strategy, continuous performance management, and HR technology. Joe has over 30 years of experience and serves as VP of Professional Development on the Human Resources Association of Central Ohio (HRACO) Board of Directors. Joe is the co-creator of miviva – a solution to help an organization set and track goals and KPIs.

Make Sense and Cents with Automated HRMS and ESS Software Solutions

If you work in HR and don't already have this technology, you know a strong Human Resources Management System (HRMS) and Employee Self Service (ESS) software would make your life easier and provide more time to contribute to strategic planning. You want to help people—but, not by filling out forms! Read and discover research and numbers that can help make a case for streamlining Human Resources, engaging employees, and adding your voice to big-picture conversations.

Do Those Who Grew Up with Tech Learn Differently Than Those Who Didn’t?

Whether you grew up with technology or not, how you learn doesn't differ much from those who didn't. How you access the information does. Read this post and follow links to learn about three factors that influence human learning and how they can influence the design of workforce training.

Are You a Manager? A Coach? Be Both!

Studies show that 79% of Millennials prefer a coach or mentor to a traditional boss and they are becoming the organizational leaders. Along with annual and quarterly reviews in a comprehensive performance management process, coaching contributes to an increase in employees’ sense of participating in a larger team effort. Read about why coaching is an important function of managers and how managers can become better at it.

Warning: Scam Targets Sage Abra Suite Users

Some Sage Abra Suite users have been contacted by scammers posing as Sage business partners telling their victims that Sage Abra Suite is no long supported and that they should switch to a new product immediately. This is not true! Sage continues to support Abra Suite. Read the post for more information about this scam and what you should do if you receive a phishing call or email.

Onboarding and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

How can taking some lessons from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs help your organization improve its onboarding process? You might be surprised to learn that the American psychologist's research has been guiding organizations, managers, and entrepreneurs since the 60s. Read and follow links to learn how this theory of motivation first published in the 40s can impact organizations in 2019.

Why HR Departments Are Going Paperless

What is driving companies to move their HR departments to paperless forms and workflow? Saved time. Immediate access. Lowered costs. Monitored compliance. To name a few advantages. A more efficient HR is a more productive HR. Bringing the department into an increasingly paperless environment frees staff to contribute their expertise and become more involved in strategic business conversations. Follow links for more information and to learn how your company can begin making the move.