Judge Gorsuch and Business Owners – Can His Past Behavior Predict the Future?
President Trump nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to fill the vacant seat on the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) bench on January 31, 2017. Employers are wondering how Judge Gorsuch will treat workplace cases that...
View ArticleThe Hidden Cost of Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace
It’s not uncommon for workplace banter to cross the boundaries of company policy. When it does, most employees probably won’t be lined up at your HR manager’s door to file a complaint. Just because...
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Leadership Seminar Series Part 2
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View ArticleToxic Work Cultures: Signs and Solutions
We all know that a “toxic” work culture is bad for business. Numerous studies support the fact that declining productivity, employee disengagement and high turnover increases cost and drains your...
View ArticlePromises of Continued Compensation and Benefits
In February of 2017, Dr. James Taylor was told by the Eastern District Court of Kentucky he was allowed to pursue his claims against his former employer regarding continued compensation and benefits...
View ArticleOvertime Violations Resulting from Non-Exempt Bonuses
Two common types of bonuses used by employers when compensating their employees are discretionary and nondiscretionary bonuses. Discretionary bonuses are those in which pay is variable and the employer...
View ArticleTop Reasons Why it is Time to Engage in a Wage & Benefit Survey
Recruiting the right fit for a role in your organization often requires a great deal of research, evaluation, and negotiation. Yet, as any HR Manager can tell you, that is only the beginning. When done...
View ArticleTop Reasons Why Payroll Outsourcing Works to your Advantage
Payroll processing can be one of the most critical tasks that consume the time and energy of your Human Resource personnel. From keeping up to date with legal compliances to maintaining and reconciling...
View ArticleEmployee Surveys – A Human Resource Necessity
Surveys are certainly nothing new. From manual forms to internet websites, entire organizations have been created with the sole purpose of gathering information and distilling it into usable data. In...
View ArticlePreventing Public Relation Nightmare Encounters
Recent headlines have many of us shaking our heads in dismay. How could such well established organizations find themselves involved in such public relations nightmares? We all understand that no...
View ArticleWhy Firing May Not be the Answer
Terminating an employee continues to be one of the most difficult tasks of a Human Resource manager. Firing an employee may contain hidden costs so before making the ultimate decision to separate an...
View ArticleGetting the Most from your Handbook
Updating your employee handbook may not be the most pressing issue facing your HR department, but it could become one. Many organizations are reluctant to tamper with their existing handbook because it...
View ArticleThe link between engagement and employee benefits
Organizations often struggle to find the right balance between their operating budget and employee benefits. Increases in expenses can often lead to difficult decisions, however, you don’t need to be a...
View ArticleFive Critical Functions of Accurate Job Descriptions
Writing job descriptions is certainly not the most exciting task to perform. In fact, many HR specialists may feel the task is tedious, time consuming, and somewhat repetitive. While all of that may...
View ArticleHR Outsourcing: Expertise when and where you need it.
The complexity of Human Resource management has grown exponentially over the past several decades. Organizations have had to navigate through constant changes in growth, reduction, legislation and...
View ArticleStaffing – making the most of your options.
A prime objective of most organizations is to reduce expenses while increasing productivity. While there are many ways to achieve this goal, one of the most popular methods is to examine payroll costs....
View ArticleFour key reasons the myth of multi-tasking puts your business at a disadvantage
In a world which prizes innovation, multi-tasking has come to be a standard expectation. Those who successfully implement the concept of accomplishing more with less are hailed for their efficiencies...
View ArticleWhat to know before you engage in Pre-Employment Testing
Like many other trends that have become the norm in the hiring process, tapping into the vast array of pre-employment testing isn’t anything new. After all, finding a test that can narrow the field of...
View ArticleWhy Succession Planning for Tomorrow Begins Today
Succession planning is critical for the continuing success of any organization. From anticipated growth to downsizing adaptations, it is essential to know what your key leadership will look like and...
View ArticlePreventing Public Relation Nightmare Encounters
Recent headlines have many of us shaking our heads in dismay. How could such well established organizations find themselves involved in such public relations nightmares? We all understand that no...
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