Culture
Does your Open Office Space Concern You?
By Leslie Markman-Stern, ASID Open offices are a reality of the workplace. 8 out of 10 knowledge workers in open plan environments recognize benefits of increased collaboration, engagement and knowledge transfer. Not to mention, greater efficiency means they are here to stay. But for all their value open offices bring acoustical challenges that have a…
Read MoreWhy Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Should Have an Employee Mentor Program: An Interview with Garrett Mintz of Ambition In Motion
By: Nicole Martin It is my pleasure to be interviewing Garrett Mintz, the founder of Ambition In Motion. Today, I aimed to discuss mentor programs for small and medium-sized businesses. Garrett and his team have done extensive research into mentorship. His national work makes him a real value in exchange, and I am hopeful our…
Read MoreWeed while working? Say What?
by Nicole Sandage, Manager for HR Virtual Services Some people are relaxed now that legislation has changed in favor of marijuana. However, we have been listening and many employers remain rather concerned. Don’t worry, we have you covered! You do have rights as an employer too. As we draw closer to 2020, there is a…
Read MoreThe Talent Emergency – 4 Things to Overcome
The Talent Emergency is real…and it’s here! Take a look at what you need to know and do to ensure your organization is attracting and retaining the top talent you need to compete and grow. Our team of HR professionals can work with you to put the pieces together that will be most effective for…
Read MoreThe ROI of Investing in Relationships
Contributed by guest blogger: Andrea Meltzer, Co-Founder/CEO, Compatibility, LLC. While one’s resume may open the door to landing a dream place of employment, will the acceptance indicator (the “yes”) be predictive of long-term engagement, persistence and success? The answer may surprise you. The decision to accept an employment offer is likely the first time the…
Read MoreAttracting & Retaining Young Talent: Flexibility is Key!
by Katie Cummins, HR Consultant, HRBOOST® Recruiting top talent is a challenge for many organizations. Recruiting and retaining top Millennial talent can be an even bigger challenge. Given this generation represents 50% of the talent pool today, many companies try to fine tune their recruitment process to find and keep top talent. But, are they…
Read MoreCulture change is a process, not an event!
By Susan Waldman, HR Business Partner Culture impacts everything we do in our organization and most importantly it is a critical component of the overall engagement of any workforce. Therefore, it’s necessary to continuously evaluate and improve your culture if you consider yourself a strategic leader. This is not only good for your employees, it’s…
Read MoreYes, Have Your Independent Contractors (or Employees) Sign an Agreement to Arbitrate Disputes and Waive Their Rights to Class Action Suits
By Nancy E. Joerg, Esq., Managing Shareholder – St. Charles Office of Wessels Sherman Joerg Liszka Laverty Seneczko P.C. Clients are increasingly aware of the growing number of class action lawsuits across the United States. What should the worried company owner do? The logical response is to have independent contractors (or employees) sign a contract…
Read MoreDo You Dread Performance Management? Then Manage Achievement!
Nicole was delighted to contribute her article “Do You Dread Performance Management? Then Manage Achievement!” to CFO Simplified’s January newsletter. To learn more about the changes and the practices that today’s employers are implementing in the workplace, read the entire piece at: Do you Dread Performance Management? Then Manage Achievement! CFO Simplified provides key insights, resources and…
Read MoreVeterans Day: A Message from our very own Veteran!
By Mark Skorzewski, HRBOOST® Business Development Leader Veterans Day, a federal holiday on November 11th every year, similarly known as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day. For many families, this is a day that comes with a heavy heart. Loved ones in the military, veterans themselves, and patriots who support their country; reflecting on service and…
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