Author: TandemHR

  • Cultivating Leadership from Your Rock Star Performers

    Cultivating Leadership from Your Rock Star Performers

    Conserve Resources by Cultivating Leadership from Within Businesses excel when strong leaders can take charge and do what they do best – lead. But does the original source of this leadership make a difference? Should businesses be cultivating leadership from within or transporting it from outside sources? While there are advantages and concerns with both…

  • How Businesses Can Handle Unique HR Situations

    How Businesses Can Handle Unique HR Situations

    HR… Requesting Your Presence – 4 Unique HR Situations The relationship a business has with its employees is full of ups and downs. Not all instances are unique HR situations. For example, the hiring process is a common scenario where HR is often present. They ensure all paperwork is correctly filled out and that the…

  • How Employers Can Help Moms Going Back to Work

    How Employers Can Help Moms Going Back to Work

    4 Ways to Help Moms Going Back to Work 50% of the US workforce is made up of women. Nearly ¾ of these workers (70%) are moms to minor children. Whether they take a short maternity leave or spend a decade at home raising their children, moms going back to work after growing their families…

  • Is Outsourcing HR Irresponsible?

    Is Outsourcing HR Irresponsible?

    I happen to outsource many items, like dry cleaning, home repairs, lawn care and the education of my children. I will admit that some things on my outsourcing list are hassles, but the reality in all cases is that my outsourcing partner will simply do a better job. In fact, I would say that wrinkle-free…

  • May is Mental Health Awareness Month

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month

    What can employers do to break the stigma of mental health in the workplace? May is Mental Health Awareness Month! With approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experiencing mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, it is imperative that today’s employers focus on breaking the stigma around mental health in…

  • 10 Things That Business Owners Using a PEO Do NOT Do

    10 Things That Business Owners Using a PEO Do NOT Do

    You’ve heard that partnering with a PEO will boost productivity and your bottom line, but what are the benefits reaped most by business owners using a PEO? In talking to business owners and executives, here are the top 10 things they no longer do now that they use PEO services. Business owners using a PEO…

  • Ask An HR Expert: How do I create a successful internship program?

    Ask An HR Expert: How do I create a successful internship program?

    Today’s question is “How do I create a successful internship program?” Hello and welcome to another episode of Ask an HR Expert. I am Katie Stewart, M.A., PHR, CLRL with Tandem HR. Today, I have a guest with me. A special welcome to Rebecca Buckland, also a Tandem HR expert. The question we’re answering today…

  • Why SMART Goals at Work Get the Job Done

    Why SMART Goals at Work Get the Job Done

    How to Set SMART Goals at Work. Make more sales. Get the promotion. Connect with more leads. We all have goals at work. While some seem to reach their goals with ease, others seem to never leave the starting line. Using SMART goals at work is one way to even the playing field and help…

  • The Importance of Filling Out an I-9 Form

    The Importance of Filling Out an I-9 Form

    Why an I-9 Form Is Important (And How to Fill One Out) Hiring new employees can be exciting but also stressful. Between wondering if you chose the right candidate to whether you’re offering the right benefits, making sure you’re filling out an I-9 form correctly might not cross your mind. These documents are legally required…

  • PEO Services Help Grow Your Business

    PEO Services Help Grow Your Business

    7 Ways PEO Services can take your business to the next level. PEOs (or Professional Employer Organizations) are the hottest thing to hit the SMB community, as PEO services prove to help businesses grow. According to a 2016 study conducted by the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO), businesses working with a PEO are…