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Do it Today: Feedback Drives Performance Management
I have a friend who works in the construction business. In his role as Foreman of an iron working crew, Craig needs to provide direct and honest...
HR for HR: HR Processes Need Love Too
Efficient, effective, and legally compliant HR processes that are universally followed make a significant impact on achieving business goals. If you’ve...
Paid Time Off: Take Vacation and Get More Done
When I was a young employee eagerly climbing my career ladder, I often put in extra hours to get the job done. Now that I’m a bit more experienced, I...
Inclusion at Work: Join the Dance
"Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance." -- Verna Myers
Employees Want Flexible Work
Spoiler Alert: How we work will never be the same. The pathway of change we travelled over the last two years was one with twists, turns, and the...
Finding Seasonal Workers: Where Did All the Truckers Go?
You’re not alone if you’ve been searching for new truck drivers or other seasonal workers as the weather warms. Many co-ops are in the same spot, and...
Do Your Job! Unintended Impact of Words in Job Descriptions
While it might seem like an insignificant part of Human Resources, accurate job descriptions are
Retain Employees with Appreciation
We all have employees we don’t want to lose. How can we keep them engaged, interested, motivated, and productive? Since tying them to
Great Interview Questions - Recruiting for Empathy
Ever make a bad hire? Ouch. Me too. Even when I ask all the right functional interview questions and have candidates who look good on paper, I can
It Won’t Mean a Thing in 100 Years
Everyone I know has been impacted one way or another by the pandemic. Some in good ways, like spending more time with family.