On February 21, 2013, Valerie and Roger Pease visited Xenium for the second consecutive year to speak on emotional intelligence. This time, however,...
'Difficult Conversations' Recap
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Valentine's Day Behavior in the Workplace
Love may be in the air during Valentine's day, but this day can also be a reminder of what is appropriate and inappropriate behavior in the...
The Importance of Employee Recognition & Engagement [Whitepaper]
Globoforce and the Society of Human Resource Management team up twice a year to conduct a survey with the goal of assessing workforce challenges,...
Why Do Employers Need Company Handbooks? [Transcript]
The following transcript is from an interview between Brandon Laws and Lacey Halpern on the podcast episode entitled: "The Importance of an Employee...
Thinking About Compressed Work Weeks
Great Place To Work published its "Best Small & Medium Workplaces" list in a recent issue of FORTUNE Magazine. Leslie Caccamese, Senior...
Measure 502: Does Your Organization Have a Drug Policy?
Washington State passed Initiative Measure 502 which permits the production, sale, and use of recreational marijuana by individuals over the age of...
Accommodating Transgender Employees
The times are changing and more recognition and acceptance of diversity is required in the workplace. Business leaders and HR professionals should...
Social Media Distractions Cost the U.S. Economy (Infographic)
There are regularly new conversations in the blogosphere or the news about social media. Insights supporting its use in the workplace are...
How to Address Concerns of Favoritism for Employee of the Month
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...
What to Do When an Employee Quits
Koleen Singerline, of Hire Education Blog, has produced a check-list for a manager to keep in mind when an employee leaves their company. Beyond...
The Good in HR
When HR is done well it sets up and protects the pieces of business necessary for success. It's really the first part of a business strategy....
Special Event: Panel Discussion with Oregon Business Leaders – Register Now!
Join us on October 9th at the Benson Hotel for a panel discussion with featured Oregon business leaders. Arrive a little early and enjoy networking...
Trend: Family Responsibility Discrimination
At times a supervisor may not see or understand an employee's responsibility to their family. A business leader must be mindful of these facts of...
How to Make Your Wellness Plan Work
The needs for successful wellness programs vary tremendously depending on the industry and position, but some simple methods remain true for every...
Commentary: How to Be a Great Manager
In a blog post by Zeke Camusio, of The Outsourcing Company, he writes that “managing people is the most difficult thing I’ve done in my life.” He then offers some of the lessons about managing employees he learned during years of owning and operating small businesses.