Employee Relations, HR Management, Organizational Culture, Uncategorized
Leadership Integrity: Lessons from Rock Legends A couple of weeks ago, leadership integrity took center stage in a way no one expected—on the Jumbotron at a Coldplay concert. A viral video captured Astronomer CEO Andy Byron in what appeared to be an intimate moment with his company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, sparking allegations of an affair. …
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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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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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It’s really just the Golden Rule. Treat your employees the way that you want them to treat you (or the way you want them to treat your customers or clients). In last month’s blog we discussed how to recruit great talent. It makes sense that we should follow up this month with how to keep …
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“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 …
Read full articleNot 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 …
Read full articleThere 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, …
Read full articleWe’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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Summer is here and in full swing and temperatures are hitting highs across the US. It is important to revisit the risks of working in the heat with your employees, whether it is something they do every day or just on occasion. And it’s not just the outside temperatures that are turning up the heat …
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A strong employee recognition program is considered the cornerstone of a dynamic corporate culture and what is more fun than an office birthday party? Right? However, not every employee likes to be celebrated in the same way, and some who have anxiety disorders prefer not to be in the spotlight at all, as one Kentucky …
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