In HR, we are always focused on people - whether that be employees, employers, other HR professionals - and how to make their work experiences better. At Villanova, the HRD program does the same. Our students, the people, are the backbone of our program. Our students come from different backgrounds and have unique experiences, many of which enhance and influence their experience in the program and in their careers in HR. The goal of our student spotlight series is to highligh

Every year, Villanova University puts together its Holiday Outreach programs. The Thanksgiving Outreach program includes donations of boxes with ingredients and supplies for Thanksgiving meals and/or Shoprite gift cards so families can shop for their own ingredients. Villanova's goal for 2023 donations was to collect 290 meal boxes and 65 $50 gift cards. The Villanova HRD office collected enough supplies to put together 2 baskets full of ingredients ready to go for Thanksgivi

I still think we need to be there sometimes. Out there. With other people. In the same room. I am as big a fan of working from home as anyone. And of going home and staying home. However, I am a bigger fan of effectiveness, growth, learning, balance, connection and having enough presence to be influential when I need to be. Showing up (in person if I can) to optional meetings and nonessential social events affords me those positive outcomes. Research also supports positive wo

It's been a packed few months for #VillanovaHRD beginning with HR Indiana, followed by NYS SHRM, HR Southwest, Greater Valley Forge Human Resource Association's HR Summit, and SHRM Inclusion! Some highlights include our own Associate Director, Bethany Adams giving a lively presentation about emotional intelligence and HRD Alum and Adjunct Faculty member Melonie Parker, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Google, participating in the Keynote Panel at SHRM Inclusion!