Janae Respress-Bragg

About Janae Respress-Bragg

As a strategic HR leader, I\'m committed to designing and implementing innovative people strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness. My extensive experience includes talent management, employee engagement, leadership development, and succession planning. I am known for my ability to create and lead high-impact HR initiatives that markedly improve organizational processes and culture.My key accomplishments include: Survey Implementation and Strategic Employee Engagement: In partnership with executive leadership and Press Ganey, I revamped survey implementation to streamline data delivery. This involved holding employee listening sessions and enhancing communication strategies between executives and staff, which fostered a culture of continuous improvement. Strategic HR Leadership and Innovation: At Akron Children\'s Hospital, I redesigned the onboarding and exit survey processes in collaboration with Press Ganey. This initiative significantly enhanced the integration of new employee data with existing databases, leading to more effective talent management and insightful employee retention strategies. Talent Management and Development: I led the creation of the Talent Management Consultant team, aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals. This team focuses on critical areas such as employee engagement, leadership development, and succession planning, thereby improving overall organizational effectiveness. Program Management and Process Automation: I managed a $3 million education assistance program and led its automation project, which streamlined the application process, enhancing accessibility and efficiency for program participants. Recognition Program Overhaul: I completely redesigned the employee recognition program,\"It\'s the Little Things,\" focusing on organizational competencies. This overhaul resulted in a significant increase in recognitions, with 29,632 acknowledgments in 2023, up by 4,335 from the previous year. Recruitment Marketing and Employer Branding: I established a sustained partnership with a recruitment advertising agency to enhance the branding of the hospital\'s career site and social media presence. This resulted in content that consistently met or exceeded industry standards on platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook.I am skilled at fostering a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making, streamlined processes, and strong collaboration with executive leadership. j••••••••@yahoo.com

Experience

1. VP Talent Management

   Akron Children's

   Jul 2022 — Present · US

   I provide strategic leadership for the talent management functions at Akron Children’s Hospital, ensuring diversity and inclusion are integral to all talent strategies. My role includes redesigning employee onboarding and exit surveys, creating a Talent Management Consultant team, and implementing significant HR initiatives such as a $3M education assistance program and an innovative employee recognition program that achieved over 29,632 recognitions in 2023. I also oversee the implementation of employee engagement surveys and hardship programs, and I have established an HR Analytics department to enhance decision-making processes.

Education

• The University of Akron

  Bachelor of Arts, Business and Organizational Communication; Business Management

  2003

• Kent State University

  Executive MBA

  2019