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Shawnna Johnson

Senior human resources business partner

Experience

As an HR professional Shawnna has worked for small, start-up organizations up to large Fortune 500 corporations – from sole practitioner to executive leader. Her experience and background span multiple industries including aerospace & defense, healthcare (hospital & ambulatory), digital marketing, software development, construction, engineering, health and wellness, manufacturing, and more.

Shawnna excels at setting up HR infrastructure for small to medium-sized businesses that are just starting out or have rapidly grown in size. Her passion lies in improving organizational performance through the development and execution of performance management, employee engagement, employee relations, and leadership development strategies.

Education

Bellevue University - Master of Science, Organizational Development
Western International University - Bachelor's degree, Human Resource Management
Human Capital Strategist, HCI
Strategic Workforce Planning, HCI

Skills and expertise

Employee experience

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Articles reviewed by Shawnna

5 top soft skills to impress employers

Last updated 20 December 2023

How to analyze employee feedback to inspire action

Last updated 14 November 2023

7 tips for hiring great talent in 2024

Last updated 8 December 2023

Your guide to running an inclusive interview in 2024

Last updated 29 November 2023

35 insightful company culture survey questions

Last updated 13 January 2024

3 ways to foster a sense of belonging at work

Last updated 15 February 2024

Candidate experience survey questions that are worth asking

Last updated 8 December 2023

What is asynchronous work?

Last updated 17 January 2024

What does an innovation culture look like?

Last updated 15 January 2024

What are information silos & how can you prevent them?

Last updated 13 January 2024

How to set clear employee expectations

Last updated 16 December 2023

Compressed workweek: Definition, schedules & benefits

Last updated 31 January 2024

What is hybrid working, and how can you make it work for your company?

Last updated 23 November 2023

What does a positive work environment look like?

Last updated 16 November 2023

Management plan 101: How to create a comprehensive plan

Last updated 31 January 2024

A guide to respect in the workplace: Benefits, signs, and examples

Last updated 8 December 2023

A comprehensive guide to employee relations

Last updated 16 November 2023

16 tips for giving effective employee feedback (with examples)

Last updated 13 January 2024

What is an employee assistance program (EAP)?

Last updated 30 August 2023

What is an employee wellness program, and how does it help?

Last updated 23 November 2023

What is employee attrition & how can you reduce it?

Last updated 16 December 2023

How to create and implement an employee referral program

Last updated 11 September 2023

What is psychological safety at work?

Last updated 27 September 2023

What does inclusive leadership look like?

Last updated 16 December 2023

What is organizational change and how is it best managed?

Last updated 19 September 2023

10 employee recognition program ideas to make your employees feel valued

Last updated 21 March 2024

11 employee incentive programs to boost motivation & performance (2024 guide)

Last updated 23 November 2023

Beginner’s guide to people management: Overview, skills & development

Last updated 13 January 2024

Proven ways to motivate employees

Last updated 16 November 2023

Employee turnover: Definition, causes, and solutions

Last updated 11 September 2023

What is an employee resource group (ERG)?

Last updated 5 September 2023

What you need to know about sabbatical leave

Last updated 13 January 2024

How to implement an effective change management process

Last updated 29 February 2024

What is company culture, and why is it important?

Last updated 3 October 2023

How to set SMART goals and make them actionable

Last updated 16 November 2023

What is a secondment, and what benefits can it offer?

Last updated 16 December 2023

California Paid Family Leave: Benefits & eligibility guide

Last updated 3 October 2023

What is organizational culture, and why is it important?

Last updated 5 September 2023

Employee benefits: Why are they important?

Last updated 5 September 2023

Mastering effective communication: tips & techniques

Last updated 3 October 2023

What is unconscious bias in the workplace?

Last updated 27 September 2023

What is a hostile work environment?

Last updated 23 November 2023

Quiet quitting: TikTok trend or HR nightmare?

Last updated 27 November 2023

8 common interview questions with example answers (2024)

Last updated 3 October 2023

Understanding implicit bias and how to counteract it

Last updated 16 November 2023

Guide to bereavement leave for employers

Last updated 16 November 2023

How to spot and combat change fatigue in the workplace

Last updated 15 February 2024

Understanding affinity bias

Last updated 8 October 2023

How long is maternity leave in each state?

Last updated 5 October 2023

17 good answers to 'What is your biggest weakness'?

Last updated 27 September 2023

What you need to know about 360-degree feedback

Last updated 18 July 2023

6 tips for improving candidate experience

Last updated 29 November 2023

Medical leaves of absence: how do they work, and who qualifies?

Last updated 23 November 2023

Writing an employee review: Templates, tips, and more

Last updated 26 June 2023

Employee satisfaction surveys 101: Measuring the employee experience

Last updated 26 June 2023

What you need to know about diversity and inclusion training

Last updated 26 July 2023

What is employee development?

Last updated 18 July 2023

Understanding the employee life cycle

Last updated 15 July 2023

Understanding the employee evaluation process

Last updated 27 June 2023

Employee listening: How to retain great talent

Last updated 27 June 2023

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