It’s All About the People September 10, 2018 It’s All About the People: There Is No Magic Wand A Two Part Series Part I: Strategic Recruiting The war for talent is paramount to most organizations today; it provides the only true competitive advantage. Fairly often business owners and managers ask, “Why can’t I find talented employees?”, or “What is the secret to… Read More
Quiz Corner: Working Under the Influence July 20, 2018 Q: Are employees who come to work under the influence of an illegal substance covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? A: Under the ADA, employees who are currently engaged in illegal drug use are not considered qualified individuals with a disability. However, employees who are prescribed drugs to treat a condition are protected under… Read More
3 Strategies for Effective Communication July 13, 2018 Strategies for More Effective Communication By Jessica Frittali, ESC HR Consultant “86% of corporate executives, employees, and educators say that ineffective communication is a big reason for failures in the workplace” – Sales Force Communication, as you can see from the statistic above, is a very important skill to master in the workplace. While we… Read More
Uniform Maintenance Pay June 22, 2018 If an employer requires uniforms for an employee, they must either maintain the uniforms or pay the employee a uniform maintenance pay. (Maintaining required uniforms includes washing, ironing, dry cleaning, alterations, repair or any other maintenance necessary.) This pay is in addition to the employee’s agreed rate of pay. Read More
Job Descriptions 101 April 17, 2018 Good job descriptions are a fundamental part of recruiting and retaining your staff. They are the cornerstone for important processes such as job postings, interviewing and selection, setting expectations, training and performance management. Read More
7 Ways to Exhibit Managerial Courage April 4, 2018 Managerial courage is tactfully dispensing direct and actionable feedback. It is being open and direct with others without being intimidating. When you have managerial courage, you deal with people, problems, and situations head-on. Read More
8 Team Building Ideas Your Employees Will Love March 22, 2018 Team building exercises don’t have to consist of the same old activities, like trust falls or having a team member describe a picture that everyone else must draw. You know, the ones that we all have been doing since elementary school. Read More
Preventing Sexual Harassment March 12, 2018 Creating and maintaining a harassment-free workplace is not just a legal priority but is also essential for a healthy workplace. There has been a lot of focus on sexual harassment in the media recently, however, there are broader underlying issues to address as well, such as gender equality and creating an overall culture of inclusion. Read More
HR Seminar: Sexual Harassment & Discrimination in the Workplace February 2, 2018 Join us March 1, 2018, at Goldberg Segalla, for a panel discussion of current compliance issues, best practices and strategies for managing sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. In addition, we will cover recent guidance, decisions and regulations issued by the NLRB, DOL, New York State and other agencies that will affect how you do business in 2018. Read More
Using Facilitators for Better Meetings January 29, 2018 Facilitators Focus on Reaching a Decision or Solution By Lauren Brugger, LSS Black Belt, Meliora Consulting It is impossible to be part of an organization and not attend meetings. Many meetings are poorly run and waste people’s valuable, limited time. A facilitator is someone who provides methods and tools that help team members to use… Read More