Policies and procedures
Why Small Businesses Thrive with Workplace Safety Programs
Workplace safety is an area of HR that we regularly find our small business clients don’t have their arms around. With everything it takes to run a business and to hire good employees and pay them properly, something has to fall by the wayside, and often, that something ends up being safety. Some industries have…
Read MoreHow Diversity Plans Provide Opportunity for a Powerful Edge
In 2017, hurricane Harvey laid waste to much of the Texas coast and devastated swaths of Houston. Texas-based grocery chain H.E.B. was running disaster relief stations, mobilizing its extensive supply chain and funneling resources to those in need – right alongside the Red Cross and Salvation Army. Why was a grocery chain running emergency logistics…
Read MoreHow to Improve Evaluations to Improve Performance
Raise your hand if you dread your annual performance evaluation. Okay, stop waving your arm around; I see you! I hear you! I feel your pain! If you’re like most people, having someone judge your performance is nerve-wracking. Although the majority of people agree there is some value in performance reviews, most would gladly skip…
Read More5 Reasons Early HR Planning Will Make You Soar Ahead of the Game
Do you feel like you spend too much of your time in a reactive mode rather than a proactive one? If so, you’re in good company. With so many demands on our time and attention, it can feel impossible to stay ahead of the game. As we move closer to the end of the year,…
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