HR Spot

Learning to navigate conflicts is not really a choice in today's organizations.  It is an imperative.  In this episode, I explain what conflict resolution is, why it's an essential skill and how to approach the conflict process.  I offer four steps: 1) Try to see the situation from the other person’s point of view; 2) Pinpoint what the conflict is really about; 3) Think about your primar...

When you are told you need to be more strategic, it's tempting to feel defensive.  But it is more productive to take the feedback in stride and demonstrate your skill proactively.  We will share how to make this integral part of your leadership more visible to others.

Before we jump into the checklist, let’s talk about why HR matters. At its core, HR isn’t just about managing people—it’s about protecting your business and fostering growth. From compliance with labor laws to building a strong company culture, HR touches every part of your operations. If you don’t have the basics in place, you’re leaving your business exposed to risks like fines, lawsuits, or hig...

This podcast, "Building Better Workplaces: How HR Services Drive Business Success," highlights the critical role HR services play in empowering businesses of all sizes. It begins by addressing the importance of effective HR management in fostering employee satisfaction, ensuring compliance, and driving productivity. The podcast outlines common challenges, such as compliance issues, high...

This episode addresses a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of running a business—human resources. Many small to mid-sized companies struggle to manage HR effectively, and this podcast highlights why outsourcing HR can be a game-changer. It provides actionable insights, real-world examples, and expert advice, all tailored to help business owners save time, reduce risks, and focus on growth. Wheth...

Discussing a promotion with an employee when you’re not ready to give them one is a delicate balancing act, but it’s also a golden opportunity. It’s a chance to turn a potentially negative situation into a constructive, forward-looking dialogue. By approaching the conversation with empathy, support, and a focus on the future, you set the stage for a collaborative relationship with your employee. T...

Employee engagement is an important topic.  We definitely want our employees feeling passionate about their work.  Don't let this become a check the box activity. We share 3 strategies to fix your employee engagement problem.

There's no better time to be hiring as a small or medium size business.  This is a unique opportunity for businesses to rethink and revamp your hiring processes. Hiring assessments can help reduce costs during the hiring process.  It can: Speed up the process Help you navigate the employer's market Attract and retain top talent Reduce turnover If interested in learning more, click to vis...

Onboarding a new hire is crucial to any business.  In this podcast we share best practices for businesses and HR professionals on how to create exceptional employee onboarding experiences. We set the stage and share the plan, talk about the importance of employee onboarding, and talk about some best practices to make your onboarding effective.

In today's fast-paced and demanding work environments, the significance of mental health cannot be underestimated.  We share why mental health in the workplace is so important. We will talk about how can business owners and HR professionals create a mentally healthy workplace as well as how business owners and HR professionals can break down barriers. #azhrhub #mentalhealth #healthyemployees

The great resignation and a highly competitive labor market have made attracting and retaining talent a major challenge for employers.  Why not ask people what they want and try to give it to them. In this episode we will talk about designing and implementing an employee value proposition and talk about four interrelated factors. #business owners #employees #humanresources #hrconsulting

The purpose of performance reviews is two fold: an accurate and actionable evaluation of performance, and then development of that person's skills in line with job tasks.  We will talk about rethinking performance reviews, what to convey during the review, and what to do after the review. #performance reviews #business owners, #hrconsulting #hr

If you are setting up a business in Arizona and will be hiring employees, we wanted to share a few important things that you must have in place. As always, we can help you with setting up any of these items or handling them on your behalf. Feel free to learn more by booking time with us . #azhrhub #

In the competitive landscape of today's job market, attracting and retaining top talent is a challenge faced by businesses of all sizes. One crucial factor that can make or break an organization's ability to secure and retain skilled professionals lies in its compensation structure. To ensure a fair and competitive pay strategy, more and more companies are turning to compensation studies...

Navigating the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) can be complex.  The interactive process is a term most often associated with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal law that requires organizations with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees who have a disability. We can help you navigate these waters.  Book some time with...

Finally the new Form I-9 (Rev. 08/01/23) will be available for employers to use on or after August 1, 2023, and once released can be found on the USCIS website . Employers can also order paper copies if they don’t want to use the electronic version. The version date, noted in parenthesis, can be found in the bottom corner of the Form I-9. Please let us know if we can answer any questions:  https:/...

Executives must make decisions about what their company's priorities should be and HR professionals can and should influence those decisions. HR professionals need to be influential and not just an influencer to business leaders. Listen in as we share 5 priorities for HR and the future of work.

Most HR professionals recognize the importance of documenting employees' performance problems.  Our challenge is to teach managers how to document those issues in an appropriate manner. We will share 7 tips for creating "bulletproof" documentation.

It can take new employees time to settle in and learn the ropes of a new position. However, employers want to see productivity sooner than later. This is why developing a 30-60-90 day plan is a good idea. It’s a plan that outlines target milestones for employees to hit in the first 30, 60 and 90 days of employment. Take a listen as we share more about the 30-60-90-day plan and how to create your o...

Well-designed interview questions help you figure out how candidates will perform as future employees, whether they will be great additions to the team and if they will thrive in the role. Ineffective interview questions, waste everyone's time and ultimately do not give the hiring team enough information to make a good decision.  Take a listen as we share some helpful job interview question t...

In this episode, we will discuss five troubling employment law bills that are pending in the California Legislature this year: SB 809, SB 616, SB 723, SB 627, and AB 1356. We will cover: Background checks Paid sick leave Right to rehire (two bills) WARN act

Maintaining a drug-free workplace is critical for preventing accidents, reducing turnover, and protecting the safety of your employees. Reasonable suspicion drug testing is a type of testing program employers use when they find evidence or make observations indicating an employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol at work. Take a listen as we share helpful tips when it comes to suspecting...

Our experience with small business is that some brokers only push high commission products.  Does your benefits broker truly care about you and your business. Take a listen as we share great questions to ask your current broker of if you are shopping for a new broker.

Many employers have fears about training employees, believing the training will encourage employees to find other jobs.  It's true training and developing employees for future roles, but not training employees can create stagnation and boredom and may ultimately hurt your business. Take a listen as we share more about the importance of training and development of your employees.

We have two employees who don’t seem to like each other, and it is starting to affect their work. How do we help employees who don’t get along to work well together? Navigating these HR waters can be tricky.  Take a listen as we help you with a few easy ways to address this.