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Steve Browne

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Executive Director of HR, LaRosa's, Inc.

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Experienced HR professional with 25 years HR generalist experience in the Hospitality, Professional Services, Consumer Goods and Manufacturing industries.

Also, very active in both the Social Media and SHRM communities at the local, regional and national level.

WEB: Everyday People

Jan. 9, 2012

Steve Browne asked a question

Have you ever looked at the issue of "capacity" with your employees?

Human Resources

Employee Development

Jan. 4, 2012

Steve Browne and 5 other people answered this question

What are you going to do to make work suck less in 2012?

I want to keep our workplace truly Human !! It's already a great place, but there's an opportunity to model how people can truly treat each other with value. It's like putting a "face" on HR. We are so close and I'd love to see ... more

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Employee Engagement

Work Environment

Dec. 27, 2011

Steve Browne and 17 other people answered this question

How can you work with your employees to embrace change?

I think there are a few things here. The first item is to make sure the change is sustainable. Employees who hear the word "change" think that it's short-lived and don't like to be jerked around or follow the newest trend. If the change is ... more

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Company Culture

Nov. 23, 2011

Steve Browne and 6 other people answered this question

Do performance reviews actually improve performance?

I hate to say it, but this is the classic "it depends" answer. If performance reviews are nothing but but report cards or a list of do's/don'ts - then no, they don't help improve performance.
If they are built around solid feedback and focus on ... more

Human Resources

Employee Engagement

Performance Review

Oct. 18, 2011

Steve Browne and 9 other people answered this question

What questions should you ask your team members in order to evaluate the leader's effectiveness?

You should ask Team Members to be candid. In order to do this though, you need to make sure it's "safe" for them to give candid feedback and they have "permission" to do so.
If those two things are established I would ask the following:
1) Does ... more

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Effective Communication

Oct. 7, 2011

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Do you find more HR professionals embracing Social Media now or are they still lagging?

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Business Integration

Sept. 27, 2011

Steve Browne and 2 other people answered this question

What disciplinary action should be taken against 2 employees who fought each other at a work event?

Liz - the answers from Michael and Mark are sound. I would look at it a little more broadly. There are two issues you have: (1) two employees who fought at a Company event and (2) employees who witnessed the event.
First and foremost, you need ... more

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Disciplinary Process

Employee & Labor Relations

Sept. 16, 2011

Steve Browne asked a question

How can HR pros effectively get connected and network?

Human Resources

Information Technology

Sept. 13, 2011

Steve Browne and 9 other people answered this question

What one thing should they have taught you about HR?

Unfortunately, too steep. I had many folks that I should have been more consistent with, but didn't "get it." I think it changed for me when I was working for a manufacturer in an HR capacity and he had me work on the floor with ... more

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Aug. 31, 2011

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Aug. 30, 2011

Steve Browne and 24 other people answered this question

What are the top mistakes that interviewers make when conducting an interview?

The most common mistake I see interviewers make is that we conclude the interview before it really gets done. HR people tend to make the Yes/No decision too quickly and don't complete the full interview. This is a shame because it leads to rash hiring ... more

Human Resources

Aug. 17, 2011

Steve Browne and 6 other people answered this question

What advice would you give an employee about dealing with a boss they loathe?

This is never "good", but it is a reality in far too many situations. There is the camp that says "suck it up" because we're supposed to be good soldiers. I don't agree with this approach.
Instead, I'd do a few things . . .
First, look ... more

General Management

Human Resources

July 25, 2011

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What do you do to connect with other HR folks? What methods work for you?

Human Resources

Information Technology

July 12, 2011

Steve Browne and 7 other people answered this question

Perception in the workplace: Is it your job to ask or your manager's job to tell you?

Lori - Great situation !! I also agree with Jeff. The problem most companies face is that we wait to give feedback until a situation or problem arises. It would be a much better workplace for all involved if managers practiced regular, consistent feedback every ... more

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