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Have you heard about pay transparency? It’s the idea that companies should be open with employees and applicants about pay and, more broadly, what factors they include when making decisions about compensation. It’s no secret that expectations around pay have changed, and employers need to pay attention. People on the lookout for a new opportunity want to see pay ranges on job postings, and some of...

The last few years have proved challenging for employers trying to fill positions. Low unemployment, among other factors, made the job market much more friendly to jobseekers than to employers keen to hire them. In this highly competitive environment, some organizations upgraded their compensation packages or experimented with other attractive perks, hoping to stand out as the best.

While succession planning sounds like an overwhelming task, it’s simply a method of considering who your organization’s potential leaders may be in the years to come and placing them on a path to be successful in those roles. Future leaders will most likely come through a combination of promotion from within and recruiting sources from outside the organization—succession planning focuses on that f...

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Think about your favorite manager. Now think about what made them your favorite. Was it the success you earned while working with them? Your employer may have evaluated them based on metrics like team productivity or turnover rates. Great managers are usually good at leading productive, low-turnover teams, but those aren’t the things their employees remember. So what about them left such an indeli...

Everyone experiences grief at some point in their life, and yet for being such a common experience, it’s also one that few of us are fully equipped to navigate when it comes. In part, this is because grief is such an overwhelming and horrible experience. Nothing can prepare you for it. You just have to go through it and get through it. Grief is also a unique experience for each person. Everyone ha...

This episode we talk about how to make good use of your employee handbook.  Employee handbooks are a nifty communication and reference tool for the workplace, but only if they’re used and not collecting dust on some physical (or digital) shelf. A handbook is only as good as what it does.  Listen as we share more about putting your handbook to good use.

Coaching encourages communication, reflection, and self-correction . This helps your employees become more autonomous so that they can take ownership of their work. It also helps you develop a more confident workforce, as people believe they have the right skills to perform When you manage through coaching, employees feel empowered to reflect on their own performance and find their own answers.

Compensation is the combination of salaries, wages and benefits that employees receive in exchange for them doing a particular job. It can include an annual salary or hourly wages combined with bonus payments, benefits, and incentives. These could include group health care coverage, retirement contributions, and short-term disability insurance. A total compensation package usually includes several...

You may be familiar with the word "discrimination." But do you know what it really means?  The definition is to "discriminate" against someone means to treat that person differently, or less favorably, for some reason. Discrimination can occur while you are at school, at work, or in a public place, such as a mall or subway station. You can be discriminated against by school fri...

All good things come to an end. As an employer, this can ring true when your favorite employee springs up without warning, and tables a resignation letter. No matter the work environment you provide, there are things beyond your control that can see your employee of the year want to leave. So, while you hope that you never have to come across an employee resignation announcement, the smart thing t...

Inaccurate paychecks are bad for business, whether companies are overpaying or underpaying. Either they are cutting into their profit margin or short-changing their workforce, leaving themselves open to lawsuits. Obviously, neither is ideal.  We'll share 4 ways you can avoid payroll mistakes.

Harassment harms your workplace not only by creating risk for litigation but by undermining the well-being of employees—stifling creativity and career development.  No one can completely control the actions of those working for them, but there are steps you can take to create a culture where harassment isn't the norm and if it does happen, it's handled effectively.

When you value your employees’ hard work and contributions to the company, it’s important to show appreciation. Showing your gratitude lets employees know when they’re excelling, and can increase engagement. Rewarding your employees can include anything from writing a note to providing financial incentives, and you can show your appreciation as often as you want. Showing appreciation and recognizi...

A job posting is often the first impression a prospective job applicant has with your organization. It’s important for that impression to be an informative one. Your job postings should convey why someone would want to work for your company, what distinguishes your workplace from others, what’s exciting about your mission and vision, what you have to offer, and what the job is and requires.  Here...

Periods of growth are particularly exciting for small and midsize businesses, but they also bring new HR challenges. Along with adding employees—which may change the feel of your culture as well as your floorplan—your organization may become subject to federal and state laws that take effect once you have a certain number of employees. Most employment laws apply to organizations based on the numbe...

In most states, at-will employment is the norm—protecting employers and employees from financial liability when an employment relationship ends for legal reasons. Even when terminating for legal reasons, make sure to document the decision in case it was ever challenged in court. I'll share 3 big exceptions to the employment at-will concept during this episode.

The FLSA regulates the minimum amount of money that employers are allowed to pay their non-exempt workers. These rules are important because they ensure that workers understand the minimum amount of money that they are guaranteed to earn. It's critical to understand how your employees should be paid and also having clear policies so employees understand expectations.

In today's tough hiring market, it is important to get feedback from your employees.  The goal of a stay interview is to learn what an employee likes, dislikes, and what keeps them from taking a job elsewhere. Furthermore, it helps to build trust and gives employees the opportunity to communicate their experiences, ideas, and needs. #stayinterview #hr #hrconsulting 

The employee handbook can help protect your business against employee lawsuits and claims, such as wrongful termination, harassment and discrimination. The handbook is also a crucial introduction to your business for new hires, providing insights for new hires to understand your mission and values.

Documentation about an employee’s performance can make or break your ability to discipline, terminate, or fairly promote, reward, and recognize employees. Documentation is essential for managers and HR staff because you need to make a serious effort to record all of the events in the employment history of your employees—both positive and negative incidents of performance.

Background checks can help reduce risk for criminal activities such as violence, abuse and theft . They can also verify the information on an applicant's resume or job application and assist your organization in deciding if an individual is the right person for the job.  I will share 6 tips on conducting proper background checks.

In this episode we talk about the top 10 HR tips for small business owners.