Compensation, HR Management, Performance Management
Buckle up—this month, we’re focusing on Performance Management, and let’s be honest, it’s a little like planning a summer road trip in the old family roadster. Managers everywhere may be sighing at the thought like a dad looking forward to 12 hours nonstop with limited air conditioning and competing playlists. Employees might be rolling their …
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A Joint Letter from CNPE CEO, Das Rooprai, and HR Affiliates President, Jennifer Wheatley A lot of nonprofit employees are under a great deal of stress right now. Continued threats of funding freezes, and policy changes at federal, state, and local levels are leaving many of us wondering about the sustainability of our jobs and …
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Sexual harassment in the workplace isn’t just a headline-grabber or a topic for whispers around the coffee pot—it’s a silent killer of morale, productivity, and trust. As HR consultants, we’ve seen firsthand how organizations that neglect sexual harassment prevention policies — or fail to act on complaints — can spiral into chaos. Think of it …
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Much like leadership in an organization, the director of a movie is the creative visionary responsible for oversight of the film: interpreting the script, directing the cast and crew, setting the vision, problem solving, and project oversight. I think we can all recognize the work of amazing directors, and we have all seen work by …
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Remote work has become the new standard for a new generation of employees who have entered the workforce since 2020. Five years post-quarantine, the federal government is requiring employees to report back to an office, and several large companies have done the same which is leading many other companies to wonder if they should do …
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If your fiscal year is calendar based, your organization is likely starting off this year planning your financial audit. Financial audits provide an independent verification of a company’s financial statements, ensuring they accurately reflect the company’s financial position. The audit process often highlights areas where internal controls can be strengthened, leading to better risk management …
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It’s the Christmas season, and that means that I’m baking even more than usual. Our marketing team asked for a blog to encourage great organizational culture this month, so while I worked on a batch of cookies this evening, it got me thinking how creating a positive company culture is a lot like making the …
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It’s November! This year has gone by so quickly (don’t they all)? As fun as this season is leading us into the holidays, it’s also an extremely important and traditionally a strategic time for organizations. It’s time to reflect on the first three quarters of the year and start planning for next year. (Note, …
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There are several reasons a company might choose to outsource its HR function. Most often, clients come to HR Affiliates either when they’ve reached an employee headcount that they believe warrants more diligence, or they have a pain or struggle that they need help with right away. Regardless of the reason for the initial call, …
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We recently shared an article about why employees don’t like HR. Unfortunately, the article we shared is sadly just one of many articles. Articles about why employees don’t like HR, can’t trust HR, why HR is not your friend, and that HR just treats employees as assets. As an HR professional who loves her job, …
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