Managers make decisions that directly affect their employees, but they don't always understand the policies or frameworks behind those decisions. When a manager wants to promote someone who isn't ready or make a pay exception that falls outside established guidelines, HR is often left navigating the disagreement.

How do you help managers understand the bigger picture without simply telling them no?

Through realistic examples, this session explores how HR and Total Rewards professionals can become more effective partners to managers facing difficult people decisions. Learn how to approach conversations when expectations don't align with organizational guidelines and help managers consider the consequences of the decisions they're advocating for.

You'll gain practical techniques for asking better questions and guiding managers toward more thoughtful decisions, even when the answer isn't what they hoped to hear.