by Brandon Laws | Apr 10, 2017 | HR for Small Business
As human beings, we are attuned to detect trustworthiness. It’s often a gut feeling we get about a person, an organization, a brand, a place – almost anything. So how do we make sure that the people around us find us trustworthy? How do we broach tough...
by Brandon Laws | Apr 3, 2017 | HR for Small Business
When it comes to social media, the lines between public and private are blurred—especially in the workplace. There’s certainly nothing wrong with coworkers connecting via social. But what happens when an employee starts posting about their political views? Or their...
by Brandon Laws | Mar 28, 2017 | HR for Small Business
The open office is definitely having a moment. One of many workplace trends that’s made its way from Silicon Valley to offices everywhere, it’s meant to fuel collaboration and productivity, increase visibility and knock down hierarchy. But Lindsey Kaufman, a creative...
by Brandon Laws | Mar 23, 2017 | Culture
I love March. Not only because we Oregonians see a glimpse of hope that we’ll have sunshine after a treacherous winter, but because it’s one of the most exciting times in sports. March Madness is here! For those unfamiliar, it’s the one time of the year where we get...
by Brandon Laws | Mar 21, 2017 | HR for Small Business
Your company has fallen on hard times, and you have no choice but to let go of highly skilled, talented employees – who you may have a hard time tracking down or finding qualified replacements for once you’re financially able to rehire for those positions....