Employee Relations, HR Management, HR Strategy

THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO YOUR BUSINESS: EMPLOYEES, CUSTOMERS, CASH (IN THAT ORDER)

“There are only three measurements that tell you nearly everything you need to know about your organization’s overall performance: employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and cash flow. It goes without saying that no company, small or large, can win over the long run without energized employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve …

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Hiring Strategy, HR Management, HR Strategy

CREATE THE COMPANY YOU WANT – RECRUITING AND ONBOARDING THE RIGHT PEOPLE THE RIGHT WAY

You have heard the term “Fit First” when it comes to recruiting and hiring. I’m a firm believer in this – if you have someone who is a great cultural fit to your organization, you can help them develop the skills they need to succeed. It’s important to recognize that this philosophy needs to also …

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Compensation, Hiring Strategy, HR Innovation, HR Management, HR Strategy

Comp and Circumstance

I have no doubt that compensation planning is at the top of mind for most business owners and leaders. We are having regular conversations with business owners around compensation planning. Although the topic isn’t unusual, the number of these conversations since the pandemic have certainly increased as business owners are recognizing the need. Why such …

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HR Management, Performance Management

Performance Management (it doesn’t have to be awful)

This month we are putting our focus on Performance Management. Those of you who are managers probably just heaved a collective sigh over the thought. Those of you (managers or not) who get your performance managed probably rolled your eyes. Performance management and reviews tend to be the thorn in the side of all managers …

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Compliance for HR, HR Management, Training

Compliance and Training – Both are part of the Great Employee Experience

At the start of the year, most organizations, and certainly HR departments, start looking at the calendar for the full year. What must be done, and by when? Who’s going to do it and how much is it going to cost? Maintaining HR compliance and budgeting/scheduling for employee training takes up a big part of …

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HR Innovation, HR Management, HR Strategy

3 HR Strategy Ideas to Plan for in 2023

As you prepare for 2023 and find yourself in the throes of planning to determine the strategy and budget to successfully carry out your initiatives, are you incorporating HR into your process? What top HR initiatives do you need to focus on that will keep your team engaged and productive to yield a successful new …

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HR Innovation, HR Management

Now that we know what HR is, how do you outsource it? And why would you? Part 4

Not all HR Outsourcing is created equal. If you do decide to outsource some of your HR functions, the question becomes, who do you outsource them to? Different types of organizations exist where you can outsource your HR functions: PAYROLL SERVICE PROVIDERS Most payroll service companies provide administrative HR services, such as processing payroll, filing …

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HR Innovation, HR Management

Now that we know what HR is, how do you outsource it? And why would you? Part 3

There are any number of 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 they believe warrants more diligence, or they have a pain or struggle they need help with right away. Regardless of the reason for the initial call, …

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HR Innovation, HR Management

So, what does HR really do? Part 2

We’ve discussed the tactical side (Part 1 of 2) of HR, however, there’s also what we call the strategic function (where HR really makes a difference). HR Solves Problems HR sees it all. What other department can recruit your most difficult position, face down the EEOC, negotiate contracts, settle arguments among employees, and run a blood …

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HR Management

So, what does HR really do? Part 1

You’d be surprised by how many people we come across who don’t really have a full understanding of everything we do, or can do, as HR professionals. HR is often considered as a one-dimensional caricature, either Toby Flenderson from The Office, a party planner with not much else to do, or some corporate spy whose …

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