“Employee separation” or “separation of employment” refers to the process of managing the end of the employment cycle. There are many different types of separations which include both voluntary and involuntary. ESC recommends a formal process for all types of separation. It is important to note, if you are an ESC client we are happy to assist you with any or all steps of these processes.…
As part of ESC’s HR University, our HR team offers training and support for our customers in the area of recruitment and interviewing skills. Our HR Consultants have extensive experience in this area from their time at ESC as well as in their previous positions. Consequently, they are often asked what to look for in a successful candidate. Below are some some of their tips.…
As summer approaches the temperature is not the only thing rising. Employee dress can also cause many eyebrows to rise during the summer months. Management must remind employees of what the dress code is before they begin to wear questionable clothing into work. Often, when one person gets away with wearing something outside of the dress code, everyone else believes it is acceptable.…
Many businesses today are focused on being as "smart" as they can with hopes of becoming a leader in their industry. While being "smart" is important, what most business owners don't do is focus on making their organizations "healthy." An organization is healthy when its management, operation, strategy and culture fit together and make sense. The organization that is both smart AND healthy will be the one at a competitive advantage. Organizational health is a crucial opportunity so many businesses overlook.…
The Art of the Phone Interview Managers often dread the amount of time they spend reviewing numerous resumes and applicants for an open position within their company. At ESC, we recommend that applicants be screened prior to an in-person interview. Not only does it save the time of the company, but also the candidates. Screening……
Often, leaders will implement a plan and not pay attention to the "change needs" of their employees. Paying attention to those critical needs can mean the difference between success and failure. In this final part of the three part series, Moving through Change, we will look at communicating change and leading the way through change.…
This complimentary interactive breakfast seminar was hosted by ESC and Gross Shuman on March 30th, 2017 at The Saturn Club.…
Sometimes we’re lucky enough to have some control over change but more often than not we have to accept it and make the best of it. People often find themselves using a lot of their energy against change - they should ask themselves why? …
In today’s world change is constant! Whether in the workplace or in our personal lives change is always taking place. Some people enjoy change and embrace it while many others resist change or try to halt the progress of it.…