Jennifer Wheatley, SHRM-SCP, SPHR What Does it Mean to Have Engaged Employees? You have heard this term “employee engagement,” but have you really thought about what it means? Is it just the latest and greatest thing, or is there really something to this whole concept of having engaged employees? Some may be surprised to learn …
Read full articleEveryone can benefit from knowing a good HR consultant, especially when you’re in the business of ensuring your clients’ success. The ability to focus, the opportunity to mitigate risk, and the synergy of knowledge all can go a long way for an insurance broker with an HR professional in the rolodex. In this post, we …
Read full articleWhen you think about it, certified public accountants are pretty similar to human resources professionals: they’re in the business of making sure their clients are successful. Moreover, both CPAs and HR representatives actively work to save their clients money. In this post, we highlight three reasons why CPAs and HR consultants should team up. A …
Read full articleMaybe you’re not quite sure about the functions of HR, or perhaps you still have some unanswered questions about guidelines and compliance issues. In this blog post we’ll demystify the functions of HR and answer your most frequently asked questions about costs, compliance, and more. What does Human Resources do? HR has many functions: it …
Read full articleThere’s no doubt that having human resources for your business is the right decision. A tougher choice is determining the level of HR that will align with your business strategies and goals. Essentially, you have two options: on-site HR, i.e., having a specialist in your office during business hours, and on-call HR, meaning having someone …
Read full articleJohn and Sherry Hassmann have owned A Taste of Kentucky for over 30 years. What started in a little kiosk at Mall St. Matthews has grown to three locations across Louisville. We sat down with John at the Middletown location to talk about the store’s relationship with HR Affiliates. When did you know that you …
Read full articleIS IT OK TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO DRINK ALCOHOL AT WORK? Your company probably isn’t much like Sterling Cooper, the advertising agency from Mad Men. However, in 2023, you should have something Sterling Cooper didn’t: a clear policy about drinking alcohol at work. Sure, the days of the three-martini lunch are largely gone, but if you …
Read full articleWe’ve found that companies often don’t realize they need HR services until it’s too late. In this blog post, we focus on 5 specific instances when you’ll be incredibly happy that you’ve employed a human resources professional. 1. Opening your business When starting a business, HR will help eliminate a lot of unnecessary headache. More …
Read full articleHR commonly has a reputation for being boring, for encouraging tattling or complaining, and for killing expressive thought and behavior. In this blog post, we carefully dismantle each of these myths, countering them with relevant info on how HR is necessary for a successful, thriving business. Myth 1: HR is boring. Somehow, people have gotten …
Read full articleDoc Crow’s Southern Smokehouse and Raw Bar has been serving “the freshest flavors of American Southern cuisine” in historic downtown Louisville, Kentucky, for over 7 years. We sat down with Charles Frede, manager of the popular spot on Main Street’s Whiskey Row, and talked about the culture at Doc Crow’s — yes, they’re our …
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