KGW School Supply Drive
Xenium will once again be participating in the 2014 KGW School Supply Drive throughout the month of August! Every year, KGW and Schoolhouse...
A Principled Approach to Compensation
According to Bloomberg, 8 out of 10 entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within the first 18 months—a whopping 80% crash and burn. Reasons for...
Transcript: The One Thing Book Discussion
The following transcript is from an interview between Brandon Laws and Tyler Meuwissen, Xenium HR Representative, on the podcast episode entitled...
Podcast: 'The One Thing' Book Discussion
Tyler Meuwissen, HR Representative at Xenium HR, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss the book The One Thing: The...
Transcript: Attracting and Retaining Talent in Organizations, an HR Leader Panel
The following transcript is from a panel discussion between several HR leaders in Oregon, Susy Dunn, Paige Jackson, and Tana Thomson, moderated by...
Attracting the Millennials of Portland to your Company
Portland is frequently touted as the city America’s young people flock to, with an ever-increasing number of single, childless residents as a...
Podcast: Attracting and Retaining Talent in Organizations, an HR Leader Panel
Listen in as this podcast episode features a recording of the HR leader panel from the "Attracting and Retaining Talent" workshop Xenium hosted on...
How to Promote Work-life Blend as a Manager & Work-life Blend Quiz
The following information is from an interview with Molly Kelley, Human Resource Business Partner at Xenium. Work/life balance used to be a hot term...
How Mindfulness May Give You the Competitive Edge
In our high-speed world, unlimited access to technology and attempts to multi-task have made it increasingly difficult for us to focus and be fully...
Success With A Summer Intern
The following case study is about the success long time Xenium Client, Poly-Cast, had with a summer intern from the Digital Design and Manufacturing...
Transcript: Developing for Skills, ‘XenTalks’ and Employee Engagement
The following transcript is from an interview between Brandon Laws and Molly Kelley on the podcast episode entitled: “Developing for Skills,...
Employee Perks for Small Businesses
The following information is from an interview with Lacey Halpern, Human Resource Business Partner at Xenium. It’s not realistic for all companies...
Free Whitepaper: How a Retention Strategy Could Save Your Business
Many business leaders are asking themselves the following question: what does it take to compete and thrive in a fast-paced market? Experts suggest...
5 Strategic Staffing Techniques For Startups and Small Companies
Has your small business grown to the point of bursting? Inevitably, leaders in small companies come to the point when they are ready to grow and...
Podcast: Developing for Skills, 'XenTalks' and Employee Engagement
Molly Kelley, HR Business Partner at Xenium HR, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss developing skills, training and a...
Welcoming New Employees & Communicating Culture
The following information is from an interview with Molly Kelley, Human Resource Business Partner at Xenium. We tend not to think of it this way,...
Proposed Updates for Overtime Regulations
On March 13, 2014, President Obama gave a directive to the Department of Labor suggesting The Fair Labor Standards Act be updated to reflect changes...
The Formula for Happiness in the Workplace
In one of the most viewed TED talks, Shawn Achor, an advocate of positive psychology and researcher who spent 12 years at Harvard studying what...
Hiring for the Long-term: A Focus on Talent and Culture
The following information is from an interview with Erin Lang, Human Resource Business Partner at Xenium. Hiring candidates based on their skill set...
New April Workshops – Attracting & Retaining Talent and Customer Centric Cultures
Employers recognize that in order to stay competitive in the growing marketplace they need to differentiate themselves from the competition....
Highlights from Retaining Top Talent Webinar
Attracting and retaining talent is at the top of mind for employers in 2014. While there is not a shortage of people job-seeking, the challenge has...
Transcript: The Leader Who Had No Title Book Discussion
The following transcript is from an interview between Brandon Laws and Alfred Dual on the podcast episode entitled: “The Leader Who Had No Title...
Introducing the Leadership & Economic Webinar Series
Back in December, Xenium joined forces with Pacific Continental Bank, Geffen Mesher and Pilot Wealth Management for the 2nd Annual Leadership and...
Podcast: The Leader Who Had No Title Book Discussion
Alfred Dual, HR Business Partner at Xenium HR, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss the book The Leader Who Had No Title:...
Three Post-Recession Beliefs Employers Need to Change
Are you still engaging in recessionary thinking in a post-recessionary economy? After this period of growth stagnation, it’s time to take a fresh...
Key Trends to Expect in 2014 – From the PayScale Compensation Best Practice Report
PayScale recently released their 2014 Compensation Best Practice Report, which reveals movement in the economy. Companies now seem to be in a...
Transcript: Corrective Action and Performance Improvement Plans
Subscribe via iTunes | Download the MP3 | Run Time: 17:13 Lacey Halpern and Brandon Laws discuss how to create and implement corrective action and...
Affordable Care Act: Final Regulations to take Effect in 2015
On February 10th, final regulations were set to ensure that applicable employers provide quality, affordable coverage to employees under the...
How Communication Can Help Bridge the Generational Gap
With four generations represented in the workplace as of 2014, organizations are feeling the gap between generations, and managers are challenged...
Podcast: Corrective Action and Performance Improvement Plans
Lacey Halpern, HR Business Partner at Xenium HR, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss how to create and implement...
3 Ways to Leverage Your Company's Culture for Success
In a recent eBook, www.greatplacetowork.com outlines three ways to leverage company culture for business success at the level of the 100 Best...
Transcript – Applicant Tracking Systems – Resume Filters, Job Postings and Employment Branding
The following transcript is from an interview between Brandon Laws and Jan Foster on the podcast episode entitled: "Applicant Tracking Systems –...
Taking a “Step” Towards a Healthier Workplace
Employees confined to a desk all day may be living a sedentary lifestyle, which has been proven to cause an increased risk for heart disease, high...
Podcast: Applicant Tracking Systems – Resume Filters, Job Postings and Employment Branding
Jan Foster, Account Executive at Performance Resources, Inc., joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss the benefits of using...
4 Steps to Develop a Successful Training Session
The following information is from an interview with Molly Kelley, Human Resource Business Partner at Xenium. The demand for Training and Development...
How to Build a Retention Strategy to Prevent the Loss of Great Employees
Recovering from the loss of a talented employee takes time and resources, which can have an adverse effect on a company. A recent article from...
2014 Manager Workshops Approved for HRCI Credit
The HR Certification Institute has approved credit for all of our 2014 Manager Workshops. The HRCI credit information and other event details can be...
Top 5 Xenium Posts of 2013
Thank you to all of our readers for following Xenium’s HR news and legal updates during 2013. We compiled a list of the top five posts of 2013 in...
Wellness BINGO Template for the New Year!
As a follow-up to our recent podcast entitled: "How to Create Effective Wellness Programs That Stick", we have provided a Wellness BINGO template...
Transcript: How to Create Effective Wellness Programs that Stick
The following transcript is from an interview between Brandon Laws and Benjamin Prinzing on the podcast episode entitled: “How to Create Effective...
Last Minute Tips for Your Company Holiday Party
As you finish planning your company holiday parties, keep these tips in mind from PayScale's article, "Celebrate the smart way: Office party dos and...
2014 Rates, Limits and Important Notes
As 2014 quickly approaches, we have compiled a list of the recent federal, state and local tax rates (state & local are specific to Oregon &...
New Upcoming January Workshops
Start 2014 right with our new January workshops: Increasing Employee Engagement through Effective Communication and Legal Update and Forecast for...
Employer Issues in an Age of an Aging Workforce
The following article is written by Paige Spratt, Attorney at Immix Law Group and Lacey Halpern, HR Business Partner at Xenium. As an attorney and...
Podcast: How to Create Effective Wellness Programs that Stick
Benjamin Prinzing, Principal at Kadalyst, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to talk about creating successful and effective...
Take the 2014 Compensation Best Practices Survey
Each year, PayScale invites more than 100,000 human resources professionals and business leaders to participate in the Compensation Best Practices...
Telecommuting and Managing Remote Employees: A Closer Look at the Benefits and Risks
The following information is from an interview with Erin Lang, HR Business Representative at Xenium. Understand the Benefits of Telecommuting As...
Webinar – Leading through Accountability
Join us on Tuesday, December 10th for our complimentary webinar: Leading through Accountability. Learn how to develop a culture of accountability by...
We Value Your Feedback!
As the New Year quickly approaches, we would love for you to take a moment to reflect back on 2013 and provide us with your honest feedback. Please...
Three Reasons You Shouldn't Put Your Candidate Search On Hold During the Holiday Season
How often do you hear people say things like “we sort of shut down during the holidays” or “the holidays are a horrible time to hire”? One of...
2014 Manager Workshop Schedule Released
Xenium's 2014 workshop schedule for managers & supervisors has been released! In addition to our core workshops we have six all-new sessions....