The Human Resources Roundup
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Popular Management Posts
Avoiding Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Its not just HR’s Job
Sexual harassment is a form of workplace discrimination that violates federal and state laws. Employers have a legal obligation to provide a safe and harassment-free work environment for their employees. In this blog post, I will provide some practical tips for employers and employees on how to avoid sexual harassment at work.
Why Consistency In HR Management Is The Secret Sauce For Building A Great Company Culture
Consistency is a key factor in building trust, establishing a positive work environment, and ensuring that all employees are treated fairly. In this blog post, I'll discuss why consistency in workplace expectations is crucial and what steps employers can take to achieve it.
Recruiting When The Economy Is Facing Headwinds
Recruiting talented employees is always a challenge, but during a recession or an economic downturn, it can become even more challenging. In this blog post, I'll discuss some of the challenges that employers may face when recruiting talent during periods of economic uncertainty.
5 Ways to Drive Employee Performance Without Micromanaging
As an HR Consultant, one of the biggest challenges I see managers face is finding the right balance between driving employee performance and avoiding micromanagement. It's essential to establish clear expectations and hold employees accountable for their work, but it's equally important to empower them to use their skills and judgment to achieve their goals.
Streamline Your HR with Employee Support Solutions
Outsourcing HR functions to a consultant can be an excellent solution to streamline HR processes, reduce workload, and ensure that employees receive the support they need for your organization to thrive.
Are criminal history background screens are on the way out?
On December 15, 2022, the city of Gainesville, Florida, became the first jurisdiction in the state to restrict the use of pre-employment background screens looking into an applicant’s criminal history. Gainesville now joins 37 states and over 150 cities and counties around the country in adopting fair-chance hiring policies. Fifteen states and many local jurisdictions already apply their policies to private employers and/or government contractors. The new law applies to employers with 15 or more employees who have worked primarily in Gainesville for each working day in each of 4 or more calendar weeks in the current or prior calendar year.
Virtual HR Support: The Future of HR Services
Virtual HR support has become a buzzword in recent years, and for good reason. As technology continues to advance, the way in which businesses operate is changing. The HR industry is no exception.
Improve your company's productivity by developing your employees' performance
As a human resources (HR) consultant, I strongly believe that investing in the development and growth of your employees can have a significant impact on the overall productivity and success of a company. Here are just a few of the benefits that come with developing your employees' performance.
5 Factors That Negatively Impact Employee Performance and How to Fix Them
As an employer, it's important to understand the factors that can negatively impact employee performance. By identifying and addressing these issues, you can create a more positive and productive work environment for your team. Here are the top five reasons why employee performance suffers and what you can do to fix them.
Can ChatGPT help Managers lead their employees?
ChatGPT, a large language model developed by OpenAI, can be a valuable tool for managers looking to lead their employees effectively.
In light of President Trump's 2025 Executive Orders—specifically EO 14151 and EO 14173—organizations must reassess their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs to ensure compliance with the new federal mandates. These orders have significantly altered the landscape for DEI initiatives, particularly for entities engaged in federal contracts or receiving federal funding.