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Britton Bloch

Head of Talent Acquisition StrategyNavy Federal

Washington, DC

Member Since September 2021

Skills

Recruiting
Human Resources
Corporate Strategy

About

Britt Bloch currently serves as the Vice President, Talent Acquisition Strategy and Recruiting, and joined Navy Federal in April 2021. Britt joins us from USAA where she was Head of Talent Acquisition Delivery – empowering senior leadership teams to restlessly reinvent the Talent Acquisition function delivering maximum value to key stakeholders and enabling Enterprise strategies. She has a broad background of recruitment expertise and was previously IBM’s North America and Canadian Client Innovation Centers’ Recruiting Leader. Prior to her 10 years at IBM, she held several leadership roles with Marriott and Fifth Third Bank and was responsible for creating, championing, and executing delivery recruitment strategies to achieve mission critical business objectives. In Chicago, Britt led a national recruiting firm, for over 13 years, and was highlighted as Crain top professional women in 2000. She holds multiple certifications from Harvard Business School and SHRM and has been published in Forbes and HR Executive Magazine.

Published content

17 Ways to Transform Workspaces to Foster Creativity and Collaboration

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Some simple changes to your office space can unlock greater potential and productivity for your team. The design and layout of a company's office space is an often-overlooked factor in the creativity and collaborative spirit of a work environment. By incorporating flexible work areas that encourage spontaneous meetings and designing spaces that blend comfort with technology, the physical office environment can significantly impact employee engagement and productivity. Below, 17 Newsweek Expert Forum members discuss practical ways leaders can enhance their office spaces for productivity. Here's why they believe these changes can lead to a more dynamic, collaborative and successful business.

13 Essential Steps When Transitioning an Employee to a New Department

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Navigating and supporting employee departmental transitions effectively requires a careful and strategic approach. It's not uncommon for employees to express a desire to transition to another department at their current employer. If someone on your team approaches you with such a requet, you have to ensure the move is a beneficial fit for both the employee and the organization. This requires a strategic approach, considering the employee's skills, the needs of the new department and the overall impact on team dynamics. Here, Newsweek Expert Forum members outline 13 key steps managers can take to plan for a smooth interdepartmental transition. Here's how they recommend supporting employees through this change so they can settle seamlessly into their new roles.

12 Expert-Recommended Resources for Tech Industry Leaders

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Keep up to date on the tech industry with these tools, websites and media resources used by successful business leaders. The tech sector moves at a breakneck pace and new developments emerge daily that can dramatically shift market dynamics and competitive strategies. Keeping abreast of these innovations and updates is both a challenge and a necessity for industry leaders.  How do today's leaders do it? Below, 12 Newsweek Expert Forum members share their favorite resources to stay up-to-date in an ever-changing tech environment. Keep these reliable resources handy to stay above your competition.

19 Simple Strategies for Finding Calm in the Storm of 'Busyness'

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When you're feeling overwhelmed, try one of these go-to strategies to ground yourself. Work schedules can quickly become overwhelming, leaving professionals feeling lost in a sea of tasks and commitments. A set of strategies to find a calming center and regain control can be helpful when navigating the feeling of "busyness" that plagues so many professionals. To help, 19 Newsweek Expert Forum members share methods they use to help conquer stress and overwhelm and get themselves back on track. Read on for their practical steps to declutter your mind and schedule so you can move forward with clarity and purpose.

16 Key Factors to Consider When Someone Wants to Buy Your Business

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Before agreeing to sell your business, make sure you understand how it will impact you and your company—both in the immediate future and the long term. Being approached with an offer to buy your business can be equally exciting and nerve-wracking. Whether you've received an unsolicited offer or have been considering selling in the not-so-distant future, it's important to approach this critical decision with due diligence and careful consideration. Below, 16 members of Newsweek Expert Forum share key factors to consider when another company is interested in buying your business. From the acquiring company's track record to your ultimate exit plan, assessing and understanding these elements can ensure you make the decision that's best for you and your organization.

13 Strategies for Uniting an Inter-Generational Business Team

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Motivating employees to see the benefit of looking at things from a different perspective can lead to business success. With the current workforce now consisting of Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials and, increasingly, Generation Z, these distinct generations all bring with them different ideas about how the day-to-day operations of a business should work. This can create a toxic environment of miscommunication and misunderstanding that negatively impacts a business’s ability to retain its employees and properly serve its customers. When these challenges arise, it’s vital that leaders develop a plan of action to connect and build strong relationships with employees, regardless of their age, generation or experience level. To help, 13 Newsweek Expert Forum members offer tips to help business leaders pull the different generations in their workforce together to the benefit of the entire organization.

Company details

Navy Federal

Company bio

As a member-owned and not-for-profit credit union, Navy Federal’s mission is to always put members first. Each area of the credit union operates with the same purpose in mind: making members’ financial goals the top priority. Navy Federal is honored to serve those who serve, with a field of membership comprising of all Department of Defense and Coast Guard Active Duty, veterans, civilian and contractor personnel, and their families. With over 37,000 employees, 10 million members, and 344 worldwide branches, we are mission driven and member focused. $136.5 Billion in Assets... $111.9 Billion in Savings... $91.5 Billion in Loans.... $14.9 Billion in Equity A few noteworthy Awards..... FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® IndustryWired Top Exceptional Companies To Work For Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans Computerworld’s Best Places to Work in IT Credit Union of the Year - Navy Distinguished Credit Union Service Award (14th consecutive year) Credit Union of the Year - Army Distinguished Credit Union Service Award (2018) Best Military Bank/Credit Union - The Military Wallet Best Military Bank/Credit Union - US News & World Report Best Military Credit Card - WalletHub Best Mortgage Lender for VA Loans - NerdWallet KPMG Customer Experience Excellence GOBankingRates Best Credit Unions RepTrak Most Reputable Company in Financial Insitutions Best Banks for Small Businesses by Digital.com Bankrate’s Top Credit Union Rated a TrustScore of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot

Industry

Business

Area of focus

Banking
Financial Services
Information Technology

Company size

10,001 plus