HR Tips for an Impending Recession December 2, 2022 Are we headed for a recession? Most indices point in that direction. An economic recession is defined as “significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy lasting more than two quarters, normally visible in GDP, real income, employment, industrial production, and wholesale-retail sales.” This translates to an unstable economic environment that affects business owners,… Read More
Delegating for Success August 18, 2022 As the Great Resignation/Great Reshuffle/“Quiet Quitting” trend continues, it is important to look at delegating. It is very common for employees to leave their company due to burnout, or because they feel a lack of ability to contribute. So, where should you start to improve this aspect of the employee experience? The first thing for… Read More
Creating Work-Life Balance July 29, 2022 66% of full-time employees in the United States don’t believe they have a healthy work-life balance. Without this balance (or perceived balance), employees become burned out. Burned out employees have lower levels of productivity and morale. While one might think that it is the responsibility of the employees to create the balance for themselves, it… Read More
Managing Disability Accommodation Requests July 26, 2022 Today marks the 32nd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment and requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for them to do their jobs. Here are five tips for how employers can engage more effectively with employees on disability accommodation… Read More
Fair Chance Hiring – An Untapped Talent Pool July 5, 2022 The Great Resignation marches on, adding to hiring headaches for employers looking for qualified candidates to fill jobs. There may be one talent pool being overlooked. More than 70 million Americans — about one-third of the total adult population — face unnecessary barriers to entering the workforce because of old criminal records. Fair Chance Hiring… Read More
Celebrating Pride Day June 28, 2022 ESC believes in the employer’s responsibility to create a supportive, respectful, and inclusive work environment. In such a workplace, everyone feels that they are a part of the organization and its mission, and all workers are respected for the value they add to the organization. Here are some ways your organization can be more inclusive… Read More
Creating a Culture of Accountability June 8, 2022 A culture of accountability increases productivity, customer service, and job satisfaction. It removes obstacles like pointing fingers and placing blame. To build accountability, reword your questions to focus on action. Start with “what” or “how” instead of “why” – the victim, “when” – procrastination, or “who” – the blame storm. Ramp up coaching with the… Read More
Mental Health Matters June 3, 2022 Welcome to June! Here is your friendly reminder that while the month of May – Mental Health Awareness Month – has ended, mental health should continue to be at the forefront of your priorities. The results of studies done by Mental Health America indicated that positive workplace mental health requires investment (i.e., time, intention, and… Read More
Making Remote Work, Work May 25, 2022 As the Great Resignation (also referred to as the Great Reshuffle) continues, another 4.53 million Americans quit their jobs in March. The best way to retain talent continues to be connecting with and listening to employees. Many employers are hearing their employees loud and clear – working from home is better for their mental health,… Read More
Recruitment & Retention During the Great Resignation May 18, 2022 Tomorrow, May 19, 2022, ESC’s own Liz Warren (Executive VP and Chief People Officer) and Lauren Kersten (Human Resources Manager) will be presenting “Overcoming the Challenges of Recruiting and Retaining Staff” to the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). This seminar focuses on strategies to combat the Great Resignation (also being dubbed the Great Reshuffle). From… Read More