Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP’s Post

I'm thrilled to have joined Professor Wendell A. M. Bryant, SHRM-SCP's Human Resource Management class at Morehouse College. It was an honor to engage with such bright and motivated students — the future leaders of our workplaces! We discussed the vast career opportunities that await them, the importance of setting ambitious goals, and most importantly, chasing their dreams. Thanks to Morehouse for a memorable afternoon of inspiration and insightful dialogue!  #HR #LeadershipDevelopment #MorehouseMen

Engaging and empowering our youth is an imperative for today's leaders. Thrilled to have spoken at the recent Walmart Opportunity Summit about leveraging this untapped talent pool through skilled credentials. With 12% of our young people ages 16 to 24 neither working nor in school, it's crucial we address hiring and retention challenges with innovative solutions. Thanks to the SHRM Foundation, SHRM Research, and the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity for shedding light on this critical issue. Learn more about how we can transform these challenges into opportunities for our youth and organizations: https://shrm.co/mvcjq5 #SHRMFoundation #SHRMResearch #Leadership

We’ve been talking about it for years. And now, it’s finally here: The future of work. I had the honor of speaking at the First Advantage Collaborate 2024 in Las Vegas. We discussed the challenges our talent acquisition professionals are facing: ⭕ Historic demographic shifts ⭕ Rising wage inflation ⭕ An emerging skills gap crisis With all of these challenges, we MUST encourage employees to upskill. That includes teaching them how, and when, to use AI programming. It’s time HR professionals embrace AI ethically and responsibly. We’re on the cutting edge of change. We just need to take that step forward. A huge thank you to First Advantage Collaborate 2024 for having me. #SHRM #FACollaborate #HR #SkillsGap #Upskill #AI #SHRMAIHI

A powerful quote and one that is reminiscent of the discussions we've had previously on mentorship, company culture, and skills development. Advancing your own career 𝘤𝘢𝘯 be synonymous with organizational success. When there's a strong, mission-driven culture in place, everyone has the opportunity to succeed. #SHRM #Mentorship #CompanyCulture #SkillsDevelopment #PersonalGrowth

One word - civility. Civility will always be at the core of these conversations. We don't always have to agree with one another, but we all have the right to be heard. As leaders, we have to lead by example. Especially in today's world, the need for civil discourse in the workplace is more important than ever. #Civility #Workplace #HR

Valuing your employees means ensuring that trust, civility, and empathy are at the forefront of your company's culture. It goes beyond the deadlines of the day-to-day workplace rush. In order to make employees feel valued, they have to understand themselves to be equal contributors and collaborators to an organization's mission. That starts in leadership, and when employed successfully, disseminates throughout the company. #SHRM #HR #Empathy

Before the pandemic, we saw leaders take a top-down autocratic style. Follow our rules, or lose your job. In a post-pandemic world, that no longer works. With more millennial and Gen Z workers than ever, there are two traits leaders MUST have. Otherwise, their businesses will suffer. Leaders, you won’t want to miss this message. #EffectiveLeadership #Workplace #HR

Like I've always said, mentorship is a two-way street, and the most successful mentors/sponsors learn just as much from those they're shadowing. The desire to learn new skills, understand modern workplace trends, and get ahead doesn't stop at any particular age. Intergenerational mentorships offer valuable opportunities for both parties. #SHRM #HumanResources #Mentorship #WorkTrends

Our work may not be done, but our drive for innovation, connectedness, and civility has never been stronger. The pool of talent in today's workforce exemplifies the solutions to the challenges facing workplaces around the world. Put simply, the workforce is ready to go. Are you? #SHRMTalent #HR #Innovation

Another spot-on post from the ever-prescient Arianna Huffington. There's a lot of burnout still going on in workplaces across the country. So, reducing burnout is an indicator of a positive trend in workplace mental health. When our employees are motivated and healthy, our companies are more likely to thrive and succeed. #HR #SHRM #MentalHealth #Burnout