The role of women in the workplace has evolved significantly over the past few decades, with more women breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries, assuming leadership roles, and shaping the future of work. Despite this progress, challenges persist that hinder full gender equity in professional environments. Understanding these challenges and advocating for solutions is key……
The Science of Goal Setting As we pack away our holiday décor and step into a fresh New Year, many of us eagerly open new calendars and planners, inspired by the hope of a clean slate. We jot down ambitious resolutions, convinced that this will finally be the year we achieve them all. Whether……
Succession planning is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of running a small business. As owners prepare for a transition, assembling a team of trusted advisors—including an HR consultant, attorney, and accountant—can make all the difference. These experts provide valuable guidance through the complexities of the process, ensuring that due diligence is thorough and……
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).…
What Can You Do About Disengaged Employees? By Kristen Wolasz, Team Leader Formal employee evaluations or actively analyzing your organization’s employee engagement makes it easier to recognize when you have disengaged employees. These employees may show up late and leave early, verbally criticize the organization and its management, and spend more time counting down the hours……
Caution: Hazardous/Toxic Behaviors Ahead Individual personalities are a large part of the dynamic within a workplace. Unfortunately, personalities may be hard to read during the interview process. Sometimes an individual’s true personality shines through after beginning work as an employee. Research has shown that most hiring failures come from poor culture fit rather than a……
Improve Your Business with a People Plan You probably have a business plan for 2019. Are your most important assets, your employees, tied in? Actively engaged employees account for only 34% of the workforce (Gallup). Engaged employees love their jobs. They care about their company, contribute, believe in the mission, feel their job uses their strengths……
It’s All About the People:There is no magic wand Part 2: Becoming an Employer of Choice The recruiting strategies discussed in Part I of this two-part series have made a significant impact in the workplaces of our clients. For example, a mid-size company that had concerns attracting candidates asked for assistance. They also had a……