In 2017, human resources had a heavy focus on compliance. This is typical in an inauguration year; a new administration in the White House usually...
HR Trends to Watch for in 2018
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The Benefits of Taking a [Sabbatical] Break
Ever wish you could take some time off from your job? Not just a vacation but a significant, life-resetting break? Lacey Partipilo, a Senior HR...
Enlisting Veterans into the Workforce
Veterans have shown their country dedication and commitment. So how do employers return the favor? Michael Weiss, an HR Account Representative at...
Top Five HR for Small Business Podcast Episodes of 2017
As we head in to the new year, let's take a look back at the top five downloaded podcast episodes of 2017 ... These are the podcasts that you, our...
Diversity is More Than Just Quotas
Diversity. It’s a hot topic in human resources right now. But it’s how you put it into practice that makes all the difference. Steve Lowisz,...
Creating Culture Through Communication
How do you turn your company culture into something that can build your business from the inside out? It’s all about communication. Victoria Dew,...
Developing Careers from the Ground Up
Finding the right people can be a challenge at every level, in any industry. One way to handle it? Create more entry level jobs that allow people to...
Planting the Seeds of Great Leadership
What do landscaping and leadership development have in common? A lot more than you think. Jeff McManus, former landscaper and author of “Growing...
How to Find People Who Fit Your Culture
Attitude, aptitude, accomplishments, adaptability, appreciation, amiability. Those are the six key attributes of “Attributional Interviewing” and...
Workplace Relationships Matter. Here's How to Improve Them.
Most of the time, we don’t get to choose who we work with every day. But our coworkers' and our relationships are crucial to our day-to-day work....
How Compassion Can Change Your Culture
We know empathy is important in relationships, but what about at work? Karen Millsap, CEO of Egency and TEDx speaker, joins us to share her story...
How to Modernize Your Outdated Employee Handbook
When they’re created thoughtfully, employee handbooks can be useful tools for your employees not just when they’re new to your company, but over the...
Are You Stressed, or Are You Burned Out? Here's How to Tell.
Many of us have been there: a stressful day at work turns into a hectic month, a hectic month turns into a punishing year, and a punishing year...
The Oregon Equal Pay Act – Action Required Before October 6, 2017
To give employers time to meet the requirements set by the Oregon Equal Pay Act of 2017, most of the new law’s provisions are not effective until...
Mastering the Art of Conversation
We all know communication is key to successful collaboration at work. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Craig Weber, author of “Conversational...