It is hard to overstate the effect of running your organization with the most influential leaders. Studies show that effective leadership improves internal systems like employee retention, and external ones, like financial performance. Every company needs to build proficient managers. So, how can you get managers to help more at your company?   Based on research, […]

In the past two years, we’ve been inclined to shush the HR predictions for the year, after all, so many businesses were in survival mode that it seemed silly to ask your poor HR staff to talk about what their other priorities may be. However, with the intensity of the pandemic seemingly quietening down, it’s finally time […]

When an employee is unhappy with their work environment, they have the right to file a grievance with the management team. A grievance is a claim by employees that they are harshly affected by the misinterpretation of a written company policy or collective bargained agreement. To handle grievances, employers usually implement a grievance procedure. The […]

Developing a competitive salary structure is an essential element to consider when running a business. A strategic compensation plan has numerous benefits, such as reducing costs linked with recruiting and retaining staff and improving morale and productivity among employees. Despite having a competitive starting salary, your employee may ask for higher pay later. Here’s what […]

What is an Arbitration Agreement? An arbitration agreement is one wherein the signatories resolve whatever disputes they have outside of court. Instead of presenting themselves in front of a judge or jury, they refer their issues to an arbitrator. This arbitrator will then review the evidence, listen to both parties, and make the final decision.  […]

Growing your business doesn’t only entail continuously improving your products and services. To position yourself well in the market, you also have to beat your competitors. By succeeding at this game, your business will enjoy a bigger slice of market shares. This means boosting your sales and overall brand reputation. Here are five strategies to […]

As if making rapid-fire changes to your company to survive a pandemic wasn’t hard enough, experts suggest that these same changes are landing some businesses in trouble for wage and hour violations. A group of Blank Rome attorneys noted that “several trends have converged in the wage and hour space at present,” including changes in […]

Conducting an employee survey is vital to direct the company on the right path. However, one must be careful to act on the feedback or results if applicable. Otherwise, it can destroy your employee’s morale and render the survey useless. And this is the last thing you want if you’re running a business.  As you […]

One of the most challenging tasks for any manager is to notify an employee of their layoff. It is loaded with potential legalities, not to mention feelings of guilt, anxiety, and sometimes panic. To make the process easier, here is a list of things to do when laying off an employee: Prepare When notifying someone […]

Over the past two years, companies have made so many changes — some even completely pivoting their products or services to meet this new pandemic world — that it seems almost ludicrous to suggest that you make yet another change. And yet here we are, proposing that you consider ditching the annual performance review process. […]