Category: People Management

  • The Benefits of Quarterly Reviews: More check-ins, fewer headaches

    The Benefits of Quarterly Reviews: More check-ins, fewer headaches

    The annual performance review—a high stakes, once-a-year evaluation that ignites anxiety in even the highest performing employees. However, it too often remains a check box for employers struggling to juggle work environments increasingly squeezed for time. So, why conduct them FOUR times a year instead of just once? Benefit No. 1: Relationship Building Engaging with…

  • HR Q&A: The Role of Referrals When Hiring

    HR Q&A: The Role of Referrals When Hiring

    Referrals – they’re perhaps old school. You know, with job boards, LinkedIn, recruiter strategies and so on. But here’s the thing: Referrals continue to deliver exceptional employee prospects when done right.  But to get the most out of referrals you need to have a plan rather than relying on the good will of people keeping…

  • A beginner’s guide to hiring out-of-state employees

    A beginner’s guide to hiring out-of-state employees

    By now, we’re pretty sure most people responsible for hiring have at least considered remote workers if being in the office isn’t absolutely necessary.  But what goes into that? When is it worth it? When is it a risk? Is it difficult to prepare your organization – that may or may not operate in all…

  • The Complete Outline for Building an Outstanding Employee Handbook

    The Complete Outline for Building an Outstanding Employee Handbook

    We get it, the idea of building an employee handbook from scratch can feel overwhelming.   Where do you start? What should you include? How do I know what’s needed?   To answer those questions and set you on the right path, our experts have created a comprehensive, easy-to-read outline to guide you through the process. Pair…

  • Video Meetings Killed the Company Star: 7 ways to keep your remote team engaged 

    Video Meetings Killed the Company Star: 7 ways to keep your remote team engaged 

    Everyone – yes, everyone – seems to have an opinion on remote work.   Are people more productive? Are they actually working? Is it necessary? Is it going away? Well, we’re not going down those roads today. The workforce is increasingly remote and it’s shown no signs of slowing down (we know, some companies are mandating…

  • Shhh … Avoid Quiet Quitting Through Employee Engagement

    Shhh … Avoid Quiet Quitting Through Employee Engagement

    Quiet quitting – that big-time buzzword that’s anything but hush, hush.  Even after the pandemic, quiet quitting remains a hot topic in the media and among LinkedIn’s armchair business experts. Since January 1, an average of nearly 100 news stories have referenced it daily in the U.S., according to search data from Meltwater, a global…

  • Becoming a Mindful Manager: Unlocking Leadership Excellence

    Becoming a Mindful Manager: Unlocking Leadership Excellence

    Become a More Mindful Manager and Watch Your Employees Thrive Every moment matters. Whether you’re working on growing your business, attending Zoom meetings, managing employee issues, juggling day-to-day tasks, or navigating personal scenarios – every moment matters. By the end of your day, you’ve hardly accomplished anything on your morning to-do list, yet you can…

  • Executive’s Guide to Unemployment Insurance Claims Process

    Executive’s Guide to Unemployment Insurance Claims Process

    In 2022, American workers received 24.26 billion dollars in unemployment insurance benefits. Currently, 2023 unemployment benefit payments are on pace to exceed those paid out in 2022. This huge number impacts nearly all American businesses. Business owners and stakeholders need to understand the unemployment insurance claims process, how it is calculated, and ways to control…

  • 9 Tips to Manage Negative Employees

    9 Tips to Manage Negative Employees

    A Guide to Turning Attitudes Around Every workplace has its share of negative employees. You know who we’re talking about. The employee who brings a cloud of pessimism and complaints wherever they go. Their negativity grates on other employees’ nerves and lowers morale. While managing negative employees can be a challenging task, it is essential…

  • Design An Employee Experience That Drives Retention

    Design An Employee Experience That Drives Retention

    Gone are the days when employees would spend their entire careers at a single company. Today, it’s common for individuals to continually explore new opportunities and move from one organization to another. However, this doesn’t mean companies are helpless in their quest to retain valuable employees. By fostering a supportive environment that is brimming with…