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For many organizations, March marks the last month of the first quarter, and for all organizations it is an opportunity to reflect on what has truly worked well for the business. Considerations of these wins include successful execution of projects, implementation of services/bids, increase in sales, and marketing/brand recognition. As we consider what led to any…
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You’ve hired a full staff of employees and they’re happily doing their jobs—so that means your job as an employer is done, right? Wrong! Now, it’s time to create a plan to develop your staff on an ongoing basis. Savvy companies offer ways for their staff to grow in their roles, improve their performance, and…
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Got employees? If you do, then you’ve got human resources needs as well. And there are likely to be times when your organization needs more than your in-house HR resources can provide. In those situations, it pays to bring in an HR consultant who can step in with specialized advice, training and more. Here are…
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In Part 1 of this blog post, we discussed the benefits of giving effective performance reviews for both leaders and employees. In Part 2, let’s take a closer look at how to create a performance review process that ensures your organization is setting clear goals, establishing level expectations, identifying and removing obstacles, and preventing performance…
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I’ve spent the last decade and a half working in human resources and as a result, have seen and experienced things that many others aren’t always privy to in the workplace. When it comes to dealing with people, it can be fascinating, frustrating, fulfilling, frenzied and fantastic all at the same time. And while most…
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Before I try almost anything new I check the online reviews. New restaurant? I open up yelp. Heading to a new business in town? I open up Google Maps. Purchasing something? I open up Amazon. The reviews are simple, easy to read and extremely reliable. I’ve never been led astray! It’s a quick way for me…
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As Jack Welch once said, “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 it.” Retaining key employees is essential to the success of any organization. That isn’t news. However, many leaders think that the…
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I’ve had lots of employees complain to me about their bosses over the course of my career; as you can imagine, it comes with the territory of being in human resources. And, with all the recent publicity of the #metoo movement and public awareness on the topics of discrimination, inappropriate behavior and harassment in the…
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For decades in business, we have been talking about how important it is to gain executive and management buy-in before you can successfully launch an initiative. Ask almost any human resources professional, continuous improvement specialist, learning and development professional or project manager and they will all tell you obtaining buy-in is the hallmark first step…
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You never quite know what to expect when you are letting an employee go. As a human resources professional, I never go into a termination meeting without preparing for the worst and hoping for the best. When you treat people with respect and compassion (no matter what the reason for the separation is) then most of…
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