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Is Your Company Letting Its Hair Down?
When it comes to dress codes and attire, companies for years have developed policy standards rooted in conveying a “clean”, “conservative” and/or “professional” look. In so doing, employees had to conform to a singular vision or appearance. Whether defined expressly or otherwise, hairstyles have been a part of such stereotypes and visions which consequently has…
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It Is Past Time to Retire the Feedback Sandwich
Article Contributed by Bill Swift from our Sibling Employers Association There is an old (traditional?) management technique, fondly referred to as the feedback sandwich, that has outlived its usefulness. It may have been a flawed approach to begin with. You have probably heard about this model, practiced it, perhaps even taught it. It goes something…
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Quiet Quitting | Reality or Fake News?
Article contributed by Allison Ebner Well, it’s everywhere now. If you haven’t heard the phrase ‘Quiet Quitting’ yet, you may be living under a rock! Or avoiding any national news. It’s the HR Buzz Word for the end of summer but is this really a new workplace thing? Most HR people that I’ve talked with…
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Three Steps To Successfully Running An Hr Department of One
Article contributed by Pam Thornton We all know that the HR department is there to handle recruiting, payroll, leave management, safety, benefits, and employee relations and development and more. But what happens when the HR Department is made up of a single employee. It’s easy to feel like you’re on an island and the tide…
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Surveys Say—What It Takes to Make Them Want to Stay
Article Contributed by Sara Strohschein from our Sibling Employers Association The “Great Resignation” continues to be a challenge for many employers. Recent surveys are providing statistics that show the challenge continues and point to several reasons employees are leaving their jobs. The Conference Board released the results of a survey, conducted in June of this…
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The Power of Workplace Investigations
Article Contributed by Mark Adams Employers have an obligation to maintain a workplace free from unlawful harassment and discrimination. When it comes to the pillars and strategies for achieving this outcome, many focus upon their efforts and resources on training their management and employees. Others focus on promoting and reinforcing positive behaviors and conduct in support…
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OSHA Turns Up The Heat
Article Submitted by Allison Ebner The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a National Emphasis Program (NEP) focused on heat hazards that became effective April 8, 2022. Under the NEP, OSHA will be conducting proactive inspections for heat-related hazards—in both outdoor and indoor work environments. With this new program in full effect, employers should ensure they have implemented appropriate…
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Leaders Must GROW Their Coaching Skills!
Article Contributed By John Henderson “A leader’s job is not to do the work for others, it’s to help others figure out how to do it themselves, to get things done, and to succeed beyond what they thought possible.” Simon Sinek. One of the most important skills a leader needs to learn to use effectively…