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
Employee Appreciation is More Than Just a Day May 5, 2022 ‘Tis the season – the season of professional appreciation days! It kicked off last week with Administrative Professionals’ Day (April 27th), and then jumped right into Teacher Appreciation Week this week (May 2nd-6th). We’ll follow it up with Provider Appreciation Day on May 6th and National Nurses Week May 6th-12th. I got to wondering how… Read More
Lessons Learned: Remote & Hybrid Work March 8, 2022 Lessons Learned: Remote & Hybrid Work Written by Liz Warren, EVP and Chief People Officer Published in PEO Insider The recent pandemic brought significant changes to many aspects of life, including the workplace. As employers worked to adjust their businesses to meet the continuous changes, new methods of work were tested and adapted. As pandemic-related… Read More
Strategic HR March 4, 2022 Strategic HR and The PEOple Cycle: Part I of 3 Whitney Bower, Lauren Kersten, and Liz Warren Published in PEO Insider When people think of human resources, they often think of payroll, benefits, rules and regulations, and the everyday compliance items that must be handled. At Employer Services Corporation, we handle these items, but we… Read More