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Beyond Attitude - Let's Talk Gratitude


How often do you thank someone? I bet it’s several times a day. Thanks for holding the door, for explaining a process, for delivering a package. It’s...

6 Strategies to be More Inclusive at Work


We all want to belong and feel included within various facets of our lives. That sense of inclusion may come easily in your family or place of worship...

The ABC's of Compensation: How to Determine Wages


I often joke that I use a dart board when making compensation decisions. Although fun and possibly amusing, it’s not the approach to take when...

Employee Compensation: Impact on Patronage Refunds


Pay increase requests are, well, increasing in frequency. And those increases, bring an increase in overall expenses. That’s a lot of increases. Much...

Compensation and Inflation: Breaking it Down


Back in the day when I first started doing compensation work, my more experienced peers spoke of a time when there were double digit merit increases. I...

4 Steps to Accomplish your Professional Development Goals


“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry How many of your ‘goals’ have morphed into wishes? They are like dandelions that...

Get Creative! Benefits to Enhance Total Compensation


A few weeks ago, I read an article that cited a random survey about what employees want from their employer. It stated that 63% of those surveyed...

Time is Money: HR Solutions that Reduce Turnover


Time. We all want more if it.

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...

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