by Lacey Partipilo | Oct 19, 2012 | Human Resources
How do you reward your employees for a job well done? Do you recognize them in the moment? On a monthly basis? At all? As employers have the resources to spend more time, energy, and money on retention, they can look to things such as an Employee of the Month program...
by Lacey Partipilo | Jun 27, 2012 | Human Resources
Romance in the workplace has long been a challenge for employers. Personal and romantic relationships often develop between employees, at times impacting work relationships and performance. Employers can effectively manage potential issues by establishing and...
by Lacey Partipilo | May 15, 2012 | Human Resources
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” We all remember this saying from childhood. The truth of the matter is that words all too often can and do hurt. Statistics show that bullying is three times as prevalent as illegal discrimination...
by Lacey Partipilo | Apr 1, 2012 | Human Resources
In a world where the bottom line is dropping and cash flow is number one, employers have been getting creative in many ways in order to keep employees satisfied. For a small business, retention becomes exceedingly important in a down economy. The best talent is hard...
by Lacey Partipilo | Dec 19, 2011 | Wellness
We are provided with four seasons in the Pacific Northwest, but often times it is the cold, rainy winter, that seems to linger for the longest. The rain and grey skies tend to bring spirits down, which can decrease motivation in even the most dedicated and hard...