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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...
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...