Human resources and unions have a weird relationship. In a way, HR reps have replaced the role of unions. However, in larger organizations full of workers, unionization is still quite strong. You can often notice people with union stickers as they are proud of being in these organizations. Still, HR managers and union representatives still […]
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How Digital Transformation is Changing Employee Expectations
As technology grows smarter and more critical in the workplace, many things are changing. The concept of digital transformation involves the adoption of digital technologies and their implementation into every area of your business. It includes digitized project management, workflow automation, cloud technology, and online collaboration tools, AI-powered chatbots and AI in general, and so […]
7 Success Factors When Your People Are The Solution
The critical success factors for a product business are well known, starting with selling every unit with a gross margin of 50 percent or more, building a patent and other intellectual property, and continuous product improvement. If your forte is a service, like consulting or web site design, it’s harder to find guidance on what […]
5 Best HR Tips For Small Businesses
Working in HR is much more complex than simply being the go-to for employee questions and complaints. An HR team is in charge of day-to-day functions of the office, from handling new hires all the way to weighing in on important company decisions. If you work in HR and are having trouble managing all of […]
How Employers Can Help Staff Return to Work After an Injury
Accidents and injuries are difficult experiences to go through, especially if it interferes with your ability to work and earn money which can then lead to further mental health issues. This is something that employers need to be aware of and find ways to help staff to return to work when the time is right […]
How To Delegate Your HR
Small business owners usually try to deal with HR issues themselves. Business News Daily suggests that fledgling businesses usually do HR internally or outsource it to a third-party firm. However, HR isn’t the most riveting of departments, and business owners typically decide to spend time on other things. Sales and marketing tend to take up […]
Why Employee Experience Needs More C-Suite Attention
Business leaders recognize the importance of customer experience and how it affects the success of their company, but what about employee experience? Over 80 percent of executives agree that employee experience is important, but only 22 percent of them believe their organizations offer excellent employee experience. In fact, 59 percent of business leaders report that […]
7 Reasons to Run Background Checks on Suppliers & Clients
Everyone knows companies run background checks on prospective employees. Companies want to be sure they are hiring people that do not have a history of criminal activity and who will positively represent their brand. However, did you know many companies also run background checks on their vendors and even clients? Read on to learn why […]
Especially Now: Play nice!
To survive this nasty Covid-19 surge facing businesses of all types, leaders must make decisions that hurt but are necessary. Keep the employees for the SBA PPP requirements regarding loan forgiveness, or furlough or let good employees go, so they can file unemployment claims? And what about termination decisions you make affecting just the few […]
Firing an Employee
If you’re reading this, you’re likely in a difficult situation already—you’re trying to figure out how to fire one of your employees. This isn’t an easy task. You’re likely reviewing their performance, thinking about your own decisions, and trying to figure out what went wrong. Once you’re sure this is the course you want to […]
