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
Client Seminar: Back to the Basics January 15, 2018 ESC will be hosting a breakfast seminar for clients on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Milo’s Restaurant. This is one of our most requested client seminars, focusing on entry-level coaching and progressive discipline. If you are a new manager, team leader, first level manager, or a seasoned manager looking for a refresher, you won’t want to miss this. Read More
Creating a Compelling Employee Experience August 25, 2017 What is employee experience and how do organizations create that experience? By Liz Warren, Executive Vice President Human Resources As appeared in PEO Insider We have found that it means different things to various organizations and at ESC we work with our clients to help them create and live a culture where the employee experience… Read More
Resolving Conflict June 1, 2017 Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace By Gregory Gjurich, HR Consultant Why do you think conflict rises to the level of an argument…or even a shouting match? Typically it is because one of the parties does not feel they are being heard. It is not so much about who is right or wrong as it… Read More
Succession Planning for Small Businesses May 31, 2017 Succession Planning is Critical to Long Term Objectives Is your company prepared for a successful transition of leadership down the road? Whether you are a company of 2 or 200, succession planning is a critical part of your company’s long term objectives. For a Small Medium Enterprise (SME) especially a family owned business, this can… Read More
Things to Look for in the Interview May 26, 2017 Interviewing Tips from our HR Professionals 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… Read More
Are Flexible Schedules Right for Your Company? May 9, 2017 Flexibility in the Workplace by Kristen Kelly, HR Specialist Flexible Schedules on the Rise discussed the advantages and disadvantages of a flexible schedule for employees. Here we will take a look at flexible schedules from the employer’s perspective. Below is a list of advantages and disadvantages for employers who are thinking of offering a flexible schedule as… Read More
Recruiting: Screening for Your Window of Opportunity April 25, 2017 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… Read More
Flexible Schedules on the Rise April 12, 2017 Should your company offer a more flexible schedule? By Kristen Kelly, HR Specialist Many employers have taken notice that employees today are requesting flexible work options more often. Whether it’s telecommuting, a flexible work schedule, a shortened work week, or some other flexible arrangement, these types of benefits are becoming more and more common. When… Read More
Trends in Talent Acquisition April 7, 2017 The People Cycle Starts with Talent Acquisition Liz Warren, EVP of HR, ESC At ESC, our HR Consultants give advice based on the People Cycle. It starts with the talent and acquisition, which includes recruiting, interviewing, selection, hiring and on-boarding. Then we discuss retention, which includes managing, coaching, developing, and disciplining. The final step in the… Read More