HR Problem Solver

Having the proper legal support regarding managing employee matters is critical for small and medium-sized businesses.  As a business owner/leader, you wear many hats – well intentioned business owners can find themselves entangled in legal issues that could have been avoided with the right guidance.  Having the correct information provides peace of mind, knowing that your business practices are c...

Great HR technology makes a real difference for organizations.  Every company needs people, processes, and technology to work well.  As an organization grows it needs more than a payroll system.  A good HRIS (Human Resources Information System) can store employee files, do payroll, support the hiring process, store employee reviews and track vacation time all in one system. Our discussion will giv...

We hear a lot about leadership today, but what does it actually take to be a leader?  Leaders are not necessarily born with the needed characteristics to lead, they can be intentionally cultivated.  Let’s take a closer look and break it down to the most basic concepts.   Today my guest is J. Lee Whittington, Ph. D., Dean & Professor of Management at the Gupta College of Business at University...

Employee development may be more important than ever in today’s changing job market. Employee development is mutually beneficial for both employees and businesses as employees improve existing competencies and develop new skills while supporting the goals of business and filling skill gaps.   We are talking with our guest Christina Rossini about some of the employee development initiatives happeni...

Let's don't make things more complicated than they really are.  Having a great company culture can actually be rooted in the basics and made to be pretty simple.  Today, we are looking at some of the foundational elements of a great culture that every organization should have at their center. Glen Morrell started his career in the Fortune 500 world, working in various finance and account...

In today’s episode, we look at what would happen if we as organizational leaders, begin to reshuffle the tasks within job descriptions to match up to everybody's giftings/genius? If employees are working in their gifting area, they are more productive and fulfilled.  Working outside their giftings/genius leads to being frustrated and unfulfilled in their work.  Our guest is Darin Hollingswort...

In this episode, we are discussing the People Equation and the 5 R’s of HR in relation to the employee life cycle.  The 5 R's which include recruiting, ramping, rewarding, retaining and removing are significant to the journey of each employee within the company and the overall success of your business.  Remember, your employees are your most valuable asset and how you leverage their talents a...

Today we are talking about what it looks like to have a healthy leadership strategy in your organization.  Leading through influence – not authority which creates a healthy culture for growing leaders.  We discuss various components of having an intentional strategy as being a differentiator for your business and the core characteristics of a healthy leader. Our guest is Justin Winstead, CEO and L...

Most people are not born a great  leader.  They have to grow into it with time, effort, development and training.  Today, we discuss some key areas of developing leadership tools that can take you to the next level. Our guest in today's episode is Richard Best, President/CEO of Lead Executive Consulting.  Richard serves as an executive coach and consultant with extensive experience coaching s...

Today we are looking at using behavioral assessments for more successful hiring outcomes. When evaluating candidates, hiring teams tend to focus on hard skills like computer proficiency or technical aptitudes, but even a highly qualified candidate can be wrong for a job if they lack the right soft skills such as emotional intelligence, collaboration and problem-solving.   Here we discuss how behav...

There is a lot of talk about the changes that have taken place in the job market over the past few years, but how is that affecting the search for talent and what should a good recruiting process look like?  We are looking at the current job market and the importance of having a strategic, repeatable, and scalable process to get the right talent in your organization.  It is no longer just the job...

We know there has been a shift in the world of work which means there also needs to be a shift in how leadership is responding and leading.  Employees have shifted from wanting a boss to really wanting a coach, from focusing on their weaknesses to focusing on their strengths, from prioritizing the paycheck to prioritizing purpose.  Join us as we discuss proven ways to shape leaders in this new wor...

In this episode,  we are talking about how to build a great company culture.  You may have heard the saying "Culture is King."  Having a great culture gives your company a solid foundation for success in all other areas.   Today, HR Problem Solver's guest is Trey Thompson, President of Star Industries who has long valued maintaining a strong company culture and believes it is critic...

Talent management when done well leads to a high performing workforce by attracting, selecting, developing, promoting and retaining the right employees to lead your company to success.  This processes continues throughout the employee life cycle.  Get some great tips here on building your talent management strategy as we talk with Talent Management expert, Julie Chance. Today, HR Problem Solvers’...

Have you been thinking you need to polish up your performance management process or maybe you need to implement one for the first time?  Either way you are going to be equipped with great information and pointers on what it takes to have an effective performance managment process at your company as we talk with performance managment expert Kay Nadel. Today, HR Problem Solvers’ guest is Kay Nadel w...

We are talking with employee engagement expert, Tom Horne today and taking an in depth look at all things employee engagement.  What it is, what it is not, how to get it, how it changes, how to get a good read on it at your company and more. Today’s podcast guest is Tom Horne - An HR leader with People Element who is passionate about driving retention, culture, employee engagement, and improving t...

Today, we take an indepth look at Leadership Develepment and the importance of strong leaders building strong teams to carry your business forward.  Good leadership makes a huge difference in the workplace as it improves morale, increase employee retention and employee engagement and raises productivity.  Everyone can learn how to lead more effectively and impact those around them and those they a...

Strategic Planning helps you look ahead and define where you want to be three to five  years in the future and then you can understand the steps that you need to take today in order to achieve your goals. So many businesses and business owners operate day-to-day without thinking about what the future holds.  Strategic planning is taking a step back from working in your business and clarifying wher...

Today we discuss the basics of compensation that every business owner needs to know.  We are talking with David Garza, Sr. Principal at HR Catalyst on the key components to build a compensation strategy, why you need to make sure you are paying competitively against the external market, and finally how you integrate this into your overall HR strategy. Your HR Problem Solver host is Mark Mitford, a...

Here we cover some of the basics of HR that can have a huge impact on the operation of your company and are many times overlooked when businesses are trying to keep up with the day to day business.   You will get a better understanding of how to cover your HR basics and set your company up for success.  Your HR Problem Solver host is Mark Mitford, a strategic HR leader who is business and HR focus...

HR mistakes can cost small and middle market businesses both time and money. These unintentional missteps arise when small business owners and management teams unknowingly stray from HR best practices and processes.  In this episode, we discuss ten oversights that are some of the most commonplace small business HR mistakes. Today's podcast guest is Mark Mitford, a strategic HR leader who is b...

All companies are experiencing compensation challenges as they struggle to retain talent in a jobseeker’s market. Get answers to many of the questions business leaders are struggling with going into next year’s salary planning cycle through this recording of our recent "Fix Your Compensation Challenges" webinar.   For the video version of this webinar go to our YouTube channel at: https:...

Some people naturally have grit and others have to develop it themselves, but everyone needs it!  Grit is the ability to keep going when the going gets tough.  The ability to suceed in the face of adversity.  Grit is a recipe and foundation for success.  Here we discuss a few tips on how you can add grit to your list of character attributes! Your HR Problem Solver host is Mark Mitford, a strategic...

What is going on with all the hiring challeges in the current job market?  Today, we discuss the growing divide in the workforce, knowledge workers wanting 100% remote work, more job openings than there are workers to fill them, how applicant tracking systems are making it hard to apply for certain jobs, the importance of a short hiring cycle and competitive pay. Your HR Problem Solver host is Mar...

Employee retention is something that is top of mind today.   Everyone knows that spending a little time on employee retention can save the company alot of time in hiring and training new employees, but how exactly do you go about retaining your employees when so many seem to be seeking other opportunities?  Here we discuss several simple and specific ideas that can be easily implemented and make a...