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Tandem HR Acquires QTI’s PEO division
Tandem HR announced the acquisition of The QTI Group’s Professional Employer Organization (PEO) division on August 31, 2021. The QTI Group is a privately owned human resources and staffing organization providing staffing, recruiting, compensation consulting, and outsourced HR to businesses headquartered in Wisconsin since 1957. This acquisition is in line with Tandem HR’s strategy to…
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Leadership Succession Planning
5 Reasons You Should Plan For Changes The sudden replacement of a leader can be pretty unsettling in an organization. According to a CEO Succession Planning Survey by Heidrick & Struggles and Stanford University, nearly half of companies aren’t able to immediately name a successor to their CEO should the need arise. Without a…
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How to Plan for the Highly Anticipated Turnover Tsunami
For the best part of 15 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely tested employees both physically and emotionally. The economic shutdown caused by the global outbreak has pushed them into survival mode, with many working longer hours to protect themselves and their families from the resulting income uncertainty. This prolonged period of stress and uncertainty…
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4 Ways to Spot False Information On Resumes
It can be challenging to distinguish between truth, exaggerations, and even straight-out lies on resumes as a hiring manager. According to Indeed, as many as 40% of people lie on their resumes. After all, the end game is capturing that open position – but at what cost? It’s often difficult to spot false information on…
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4 Smart Ways to Get Employee Feedback
The key to building a more robust employee experience and retaining your workforce is employee feedback. However, most work environments lack efficient ways to solicit feedback, leading to lower employee satisfaction and productivity. You should support and challenge your staff in the right ways to improve the employee experience and prevent your people from jumping ship. Additionally,…
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6 Steps For Dealing With Personality Clashes At Work
Without Losing Your Professionalism Every workplace will inevitably have occasional conflicts, most of which are due to simple miscommunication or misunderstandings. However, a few may be a result of personality clashes between employees. When these clashes go on too long and remain unresolved, they can have a detrimental effect on morale and productivity and lead…
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Three Ways Technology Is Making HR More Efficient
In the last 20 years, how companies approach HR, including talent management, has dramatically changed, especially with technology and automation. Many HR management systems help keep track of hiring, monitoring employee attendance and performance, and many other aspects of HR. Following are three ways technology is shaping the future of HR. Improved Recruitment Process…
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7 Qualities of A Good Supervisor: How To Recognize Leadership From Within
You might often hear employers lamenting the shortage of senior staffers with experience, motivation, and maturity. While a good supervisor is a vital part of maintaining employee’s productivity and morale, they are hard to come by. Individuals who are successful in supervisory roles typically possess a combination of interpersonal and management skills alongside an approachable,…
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The Impact of State Marijuana Laws on the Workplace
Why Reasonable Suspicion Testing is the Way to Go The legalization of marijuana use, both medically and recreationally, is spreading rapidly. By the end of June 2021, thirty-six states will allow for medical use. Another 17 states (plus the District of Columbia) allow the recreational use of marijuana. This rapidly changing landscape, coupled with…
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Considerations for Creating An Agile Work Environment
Employee productivity is a topic of discussion in every organization. Employees are most productive when they enjoy what they do, feel engaged, and receive recognition for their contribution to the organization. Lately, we’ve heard the buzz term “agile work environment” in relation to productivity. What is an agile work environment? Simply put, an agile…