Research shows that Emotional Intelligence (EI) may be significantly more important than cognitive ability and technical expertise combined when it comes to workplace performance. In fact, some studies indicate that EI is more than twice as important as standard IQ abilities. Join HR Business Partner Gregory Gjurich for an in-depth discussion on Emotional Intelligence and why it is so crucial in the business environment.…
At Employer Services Corporation we believe the true value of HR consulting is the strategic component. Strategic HR leads to results in increased productivity, culture changes that impact engagement, and the potential to become an employer of choice (EOC). The "PEOple Cycle" is the "life" of an employee throughout her career with the organization. The process begins from the moment an employer identifies the need for this employee and goes all the way to when the employee leaves the organization and even some possible steps beyond that. In Part I of our series “Strategic HR and The PEOple Cycle”, we focused on recruiting and onboarding. Here we will focus on managing, coaching, and disciplining.…
In today’s ever-changing business environment, leaders of organizations of all types and sizes face a unique set of challenges that they must overcome in order to drive their companies forward. Join ESC’s EVP and Chief People Officer Liz Warren, as she provides an in-depth overview of the 7 most common leadership challenges and offers insight and best practices in addressing them.…
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 believe the true value of HR consulting is the strategic component that leads to results in increased productivity, culture changes that impact engagement, and assistance to help clients become employers of choice (EOC).…
New York State is rolling out a new paid sick leave policy that will go into effect January 1, 2021. This regulation applies to virtually all employers, with different requirements based on the size and the net income of the business. Join ESC’s Compliance Officer and HR Business Partner, Cindy Lawrence, as she provides a comprehensive overview of this new requirement.…
At ESC, we love working with our clients to assist them with developing strategic HR programs to enhance employee engagement and increase retention. Employee performance management is just one of the great HR weapons in our arsenal. We have created several training modules built around this one topic alone, however, it all boils down to three simple steps. We are happy to share them with you.…
Clients often ask what they can do to retain their top-notch employees. The answer to this question lies within that organization. As a manager or business owner, you need to know what motivates your employees. Many times your first inclination is to give them a raise in order to entice them to stay working for you. This is often only a temporary fix. We have found, in speaking to hundreds of employees over the years, that they need to feel appreciated and recognized in the workplace.…
Formal employee evaluations or actively analyzing your organization’s employee engagement makes it easier to recognize when you have disengaged employees.…
An employee satisfaction survey can be a great way to obtain employee feedback and suggestions to guide your decision-making about potential changes that can improve employee engagement, morale, and productivity. However, managers should be aware that their approach in obtaining and using employee feedback can actually do more harm than good if not done in the right way. Below are some tips from ESC’s HR team.…