Steve Browne
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Don’t Shoot the Messenger: When HR has to Deliver the Hard News - Webinar on 3/4/26
(This came to me from Chloe Maguire of Leapsome - Steve) Have you ever had to hit “send” on an email you knew would ruin someone’s day? Don’t shoot the messenger when HR has to deliver the hard news…
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HR Summer School Lunch Breaks
(This came to me from George Rogers - Steve) Built for HR. Powered Community. Designed for Impact. HR doesn't slow down, but development often does. That's exactly why HR Summer School "LUNCH BREAK"…
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March CincySHRM HR Roundtable - 3/3/26
We didn't get to meet in February due to the massive snowstorm that occurred. So, for March, we're using the topic we were going to cover in February. Hope you can join us !!…
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Managing the Number of Meetings
(This came to me from a CHRO who's trying to streamline meetings - Steve) Meetings are part of life in every organization—but many of us would agree they don’t always move the work forward the way we…
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Performance Reviews - To Be or Not to Be?
(This came to me from an HR VP - Steve) I've been asked to revisit our company's performance review system. I'm having difficulty finding a system that focuses more on development versus what an…
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Book Recommendations for Leadership, Culture, and Collaboration
Hi there everyone !! If you've been a member of the HR Net for any amount of time, you know I'm an avid reader. I'd love to ask you two things: What books are on your "go-to" list for areas like…
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Recognition Ideas
(This came to me from a new HR Department of One peer - Steve) Hello everyone! I just started a new HR role, and my company doesn't have any form of employee recognition in place.…
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HSA, HRA, or FSA?
(This came to me from an HR Business Partner of a growing company - Steve) We're trying to assess what pre-tax vehicle we should offer our employees. We're growing pretty rapidly,…
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Outsourcing Recommendations
(This came to me from a VP of HR - Steve) We're unfortunately going to be looking at a reduction in force (RIF) in the 1st quarter of 2026. We haven't had this occur in the past.…
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DisruptHR Cincinnati is back !!! - 2/19/26
The city where Disruption began is having its next DisruptHR event on Thursday, 2/19/26 at the 20th Century Theater in Cincinnati, Ohio. You want to be a part of this !! Here's a bit more information:…
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Training Dollars for 2026
(This came to me from a VP of HR in a larger organization - Steve) With uncertainty in the economy, what are others doing regarding training and development spending in 2026? Are you paring back?…
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Difficult Conversations
(This came to me anonymously from an HR Manager - Steve) I was looking for some advice on how to work through a delicate situation. We have several tenured employees.…
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January CincySHRM HR Roundtable - 1/6/26
(We're using the topic from our December HR Roundtable since it was canceled due to the Winter weather.) Do you know people who are floating at work in their current roles?…
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How Tempur+Sealy is Reimagining Innovation: From the Factory Floor to the Sleep Lab - Webinar on 11/12/25
(This came to me from Sheena Parton - Steve) Date & Time - Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 1:00 pm in Eastern Time (US and Canada) Tempur+Sealy just won PDMA’s Innovator of the Year Award,…
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November CincySHRM HR Roundtable - 11/4/25
This is getting out a bit later than I normally send it. Sorry about that !! The month has just been flying by. Recognition. It’s something everyone longs for and does their best to earn.…
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Unmasking Talent - Virtual HR Roundtable - 11/7/25
(This came to me from Meghan Hensley - Steve) Join us for Unmasking Talent, a free, no membership required, round table designed to bring HR professionals together to connect, collaborate,…
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Becoming @ Work: T.H.R.I.V.E. in Culture, Develop People, Grow Profits - LinkedIn Live Event - 10/22/25
(This came to me from Dr. Joey Faucette - Steve) Are you a leader tired of simply managing people? What if you could create a culture where your team develops into their best selves and, as a result,…
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Looking for fresh HR Voices for the HR Mixtape Podcast
(This was posted by my friend and HR Netter, Shari Simpson on LinkedIn. - Steve) I’m looking for fresh voices....🎙️ HR Mixtape is now booking guests for 2026!…
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People Over Perks Live a Virtual Event by Leapsome - 10/16/25
(This came to me from Chloe Maguire from Leapsome - Steve) HR leaders don’t need more theory — you need actionable insights you can put to work right away.…
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Black Women HR Executive Human Resources LeadHERship Collective - Virtual Event - 10/23/25
(This came to me from Niko Cook FoundHER of this fantastic group !! - Steve) An Invitation to Register This is the beginning of something fresh, bold, and exciting.…
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Looking for Feedback/Referrals on 360 Degree Feedback Software
(This came to me from Gus DeLucia, an HR Manager - Steve) I just started a new role at a manufacturing company, and we're looking to implement a 360-degree feedback review system.…
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Productivity of Remote and/or Hybrid Employees
(This came to me from a CHRO anonymously - Steve) Our CEO is pushing for a full return to work in person, and I'm trying to get some feedback/data on how others are approaching this issue.…
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Workforce Metrics - Looking for Fresh Approaches
(This came to me from a TA Director anonymously - Steve) We've been looking at our metrics. We feel they're not keeping up with where work is going. We look at - time to hire,…
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October CincySHRM HR Roundtable - 10/7/25
Every day we go to work, we jump into a flurry of activity !! We expect it. If we were honest with ourselves, we yearn for it. Sure, we also complain about the incessant pace of work at the same time,…
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Training for the newest generations in the workforce
(This came to me from an L&D Director - Steve) We wanted to canvas the members of this forum to see how, or if, you're updating your training, learning and development efforts to fit the needs of the…