Employers often ponder why and when to outsource human resources. Perhaps a business owner has taken on that role, in addition to the many others, and feels they should retain it because it is highly confidential. Or a business owner has delegated the duties of human...
Time for the last two time-tested keys to unlock your dream team! Here’s how to transform the team that you have, into the team you know they can be. KEY #5: SUPPORT RISK TAKING Nothing puts fear in your heart like pushing yourself out of your own nest. And...
Whether or not to provide a reference for a former employee is a gray area for most employers. Some companies limit the information that they will share to the former employee’s start date/end date, title, and maybe their pay. Others share their impressions of the...
Key #3: Rules of the Game One of the most important things you get to do as an owner is choose your Culture – Your Rules of the Game. This may seem fluffy, but it is critical to your company’s long-term success. Just how critical? I was listening to an...
Winning teams achieve goals, generate innovation and creativity, improve productivity, increase engagement and motivation, and make better decisions. They leverage each other’s strengths and skills to achieve more than they could alone. SO… how to turn the...
Have you ever wondered how some people make running a company look easy, while you feel like you’re barely keeping things together? We all have the same 24 hours in a day – people who are running “easy” businesses, think and use those hours...
It’s the start of July and the new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) salary threshold; the law regarding if a position should be salaried or hourly is in full force. The salary threshold has increased to $844/week ($43,888 annually) effective July 1, 2024. We’ve...
Most people struggle with time management at some point in your career. Your inbox is a mile deep, you’re well aware of the most important things that you need to get done today but there are fires burning that you need put out, and then, oh yeah – exercise, dinner,...
Business owners have a lot of balls to juggle. We often get asked; how do I keep my human resources records organized and complaint? We’re happy to share some HR data organization and compliance tips; as it is crucial for efficient operations. Here’s a...
April 2024 was newsworthy for Human Resources! A few things to note as a business owner are: Hourly or Salaried? As you may know, when deciding if a position is hourly or salaried, you are required to use the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) test. One of the variables...
