This week the blog focuses on HRD graduate assistant, Tyra Johnson, and her experience at the 2024 Philly SHRM Symposium! I attended the 2024 Philly SHRM Symposium, which aimed to promote connection, increase engagement, and inspire others. The breakout sessions I attended covered various topics, including Gen Z and imperfect leadership. Each session successfully achieved its goal. Below are some of my key takeaways! CHRO Panel From left to right: Moderator: Kelly Jones, Vi
Goal-setting... an activity that many of us do at the start of each year as we reflect on the previous one and get ready for what lies ahead. Goal-setting isn't just a one-time activity though. When we are discovering what it means to live out our purpose, goals shift, grow, and evolve. I had some pretty insane personal goals in 2023, most of them I never predicted would’ve come about when the year started. I continued my work from anywhere nomadic lifestyle, hitting the
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
