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HR people leader of the month: Miri Kedem, VP Human Resources at eToro

Say hello to Miri Kedem, our November People Leader of the Month! As VP Human Resources at eToro, Miri shares with us her extensive experience in HR management and practices for this month’s Hibob People Leader of the Month series.  Miri has over 20 years of experience defining HR strategy and establishing HR function to provide support for rapidly growing business’s needs and developing global company culture from scratch.  She is an expert in strategizing, directing, and implementing all aspects of her company’s HR policies and initiatives.  Thanks for taking…

Give thanks: how to inspire good vibes for your work tribes

It’s that time again! The holiday season is officially upon us, starting with the big Thanksgiving weekend to kick it off. Your teams might be struggling to finish their Q4 projects and plan for 2020 while simultaneously salivating about cranberry sauce and pumpkin desserts. Not to mention planning for Black Friday shopping! Combat the hunger pains by motivating your people to do their best with recognition initiatives that show them how much you truly care.  Feast on these top tips for rocking their Thanksgiving holiday at work: Pass the gravy…

HR people leader of the month: Keren Zohar, VP Global HR at Aqua Security

Let me introduce Keren Zohar, our October People Leader of the Month. As VP Global HR at Aqua Security, Keren shares with us her specialty in establishing HR practices and facilitating organizational changes for this Hibob People Leader of the Month series. Keren has over ten years of experience as a people leader, which has cultivated her in-depth understanding of the organizational life cycle. Her passion and interests lie in startup growth, innovative concepts, customized solutions, and the dynamic nature of growing companies.  We really appreciate you taking the time…

It’s time to fall into Fall: tips for motivating your people this season

Employee motivation is a key driver for both HR people leaders and managers alike. Motivation in the workplace can be a challenge at any time of the year, but this phenomenon is especially present during the Fall season as the Winter blues and cold weather start slowly creeping up. Now that the summer slump is over and students are back to school, it’s a countdown to the Winter holiday season. One surefire way to drive productivity this Autumn is through an employee motivation questionnaire or survey. There are plenty of…

Inspiring Instagram Accounts to Keep You #Motivated at Work

In today's world of work, we’re all familiar with the art of endlessly multitasking. Constantly juggling between email, Slack, Trello, and Google docs can sometimes feel like information overload. It’s natural for your mind to wander throughout the day, as everyone goes through periods of being less focused, productive, or motivated. It’s also natural to pick up your phone during these moments and start exploring your favorite apps. We’ve all been there! Instead of aimlessly scrolling (and potentially viewing #NSFW posts), hop on over to Instagram and check out some…

HR People Leader of the Month:Rinat Kuper, VP Global HR at Algosec

Meet Rinat Kuper: our August People Leader of the Month. As VP Global HR at Algosec, Rinat shares her valuable insight on talent acquisition and other best HR practices as part of Hibob’s People Leader of the Month series. Processed with VSCO with preset Rinat has over 20 years’ experience leading strategic HR initiatives in corporate, regional, and field roles in fast-growth high-tech organizations. Her extensive HR management experience includes driving talent acquisition, mergers & acquisitions, organizational development, and cultural transformation.  Hibob: Thanks for taking the time to speak with…

HR Needs a Makeover: Tips for Rebranding the Role

Rebranding isn’t just for marketing anymore. As the nature of work itself constantly innovates and changes, it’s time for the HR role to catch up. HR is often described as antiquated, outdated, or out of touch. In fact, “I hate HR” is a frequent search term on Google and Reddit.  According to an international survey, only 17% of executives view HR departments as able to measurably prove their value to the business. Anonymous surveys and feedback check-ins are a great way to gain an understanding of how people view your…

HR People Leader of the Month: Rotem Kazir, Head of People at Pitango

Meet Rotem: three-time VP HR, global startup consultant, mentor at AKT Labs, and Head of People at Pitango VC. She is sharing her valuable insight as part of Hibob’s HR People Leader of the Month series. Rotem is a seasoned HR Evangelist, skilled in deconstructing and rebuilding HR fundamentals, using her 15 years of experience in working closely with entrepreneurs and executives on building their companies to scale. Rotem recently joined Pitango Venture Capital as Head of People, supporting portfolio companies with everything related to people and culture. She actively…

HR People Leader of the Month: Gil Lev, Director of HR at Fiverr

Gil is currently leading the HR team at Fiverr and helps the company and employees follow Fiverr’s mission - to change how the world works, together. Gil comes from an impressive background, working for companies like Google to improve their HR strategies. He’s managed everything from executive search to the full HR cycle. He joined Fiverr 3 years ago to take part in what the company is doing around building the future of work. Gil’s motto is always “it’s all about people” and he implements this ideology in everything he…

How to Grow Company Culture and Increase Retention with bob

At Hibob we truly believe that when you grow your culture, you grow your business. We all know the value of company culture and the cost of poor employee retention rate. A high turnover rate can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, while engaged employees who are with you for the long run can save money and increase productivity. We’re breaking down the best ways to cultivate your company culture by addressing retention with bob. Onboard the right way Would you be surprised to learn that 64%…

Start Off On The Right Foot with These Onboarding Best Practices

A successful onboarding process starts long before a new hire’s first day on the job: it begins the moment the employee accepts their offer! From keeping new hires excited about their upcoming start date to preparing for their assimilation into your company’s culture, following onboarding best practices is essential to the health of your company. Numerous studies have shown the benefits of having an effective onboarding plan. Specifically, Glassdoor reports that a positive onboarding experience can increase the retention of new talent by 82%. In previous blog posts, we detailed…

Can You Afford to Miss Out on an Employee Experience Platform?

In his latest white paper, Josh Bersin examines the shifts in needs and demands of employees in today’s workforce. As companies need to be more innovative with how they keep their employees happy, employees also have a greater expectation in terms of employee experience. The most recent Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends survey of over 11,000 HR and business leaders found that 84% cited careers and experience as important, yet only 37% described organisations as ready to meet this expectation. The desire to improve and better manage employee experience is…

Best Ways to Use Slack’s Integration with bob

We all know how helpful Slack is for collaboration and bob is for HR, but what about when Slack and bob combine their powers for the greater good? To celebrate bob’s integration with Slack, we decided to share our tips for the top 4 ways bob saves the day when it comes to workplace communication and productivity. 1. When you have no idea where your coworkers are... Whether they’re taking a personal day, holiday, out sick, or working from home, it can sometimes be hard to keep track of your…

Is ‘Loving What You Do’ an Attainable Feat?

‘Love what you do’ is a popular expression, but is it attainable in today’s new era of work? A recent study by consulting firm Eagle Hill found that a whopping 71% of tech employees (and 51% of all employees) in the Washington DC Metro Area would consider leaving their current job to work for Amazon. This statistic is a cause for alarm for any manager or CEO. So, how can you compete to retain the best talent and even go one step further by getting your employees to actually love…

Cross-functional teams can improve company culture

As we know, the world of work has been turned on its head in recent years and continues to change every day. The traditional org structure – that sees hierarchies of managers and reports – is no longer an accurate reflection of the way employees connect within and across teams, and how relationships are built and maintained. In addition, the rise of the millennial generation in the workplace sees multi-talented people working across functions and following their interests across a career. The value of interconnected teams In an organization that…