You just spent two hours interviewing a candidate who looked perfect on paper. Fifteen minutes in, you knew it was a mismatch. They wanted a different kind of role. You need a different kind of person. Now you’re back to square one, and your team is still short-handed. This happens when job descriptions are written……
You've sat through the annual performance review. You've checked the boxes. Your manager delivered feedback, your employee nodded along, and everyone walked away feeling like they just survived another obligation… And nothing changed.…
You've built something real. Your team has grown from your core four to 14 employees, and scrappiness has been your secret weapon. Late nights researching employment rules? Calling friends for HR advice? You've figured it out as you go — and it's worked.…
It’s safe to say that the labor market has finally entered its post-pandemic era! As employers navigate this complex new era, the labor market for small and midsize employers continues to be influenced by the uncertainty prevalent in various economic factors. …
HR Compliance in New York State As New York State compliance remains ever-changing, there are new updates and requirements that employers need to be mindful of. Compliance impacts many areas of an organization- everything from interviewing candidates to managing leave requests. ESC is pleased to release a compliance blog series that will cover different areas……
The war for talent is paramount to most organizations today; it provides the only true competitive advantage.…
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 People Cycle is separation, which usually ends the process unless an unemployment or discrimination claim is made.…