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Question: What are some effective ways for HR to become a strategic partner in an organization? Answer: Traditionally, Human Resources have served two major roles. The first is administration. This is primarily centered on processing, recordkeeping, maintaining employee files, etc. The second is business partner, which mainly supports and helps to maintain the company’s business […]
by Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR Since I teach a graduate class in Strategic Human Resources Management at the University of Cincinnati, I am often asked: “How can Human Resources become a strategic partner with top management?” There is no generic answer to this question because each organization’s culture is unique. Therefore, I typically answer people […]
by Linda Gravett, PhD, SPHR As I’ve guided Human Resource Departments through their planning processes over the last several years, I’ve found that not all Human Resource professionals are convinced of the necessity of strategic planning. If you’re one of those nonbelievers, in this article I’ll attempt to persuade you of the importance of strategic planning. If […]
Question: My new VP is focused on Corporate Social Responsibility and I’m not really sure what that means. Can you explain what that means and how HR has a role? Answer: Corporate Social Responsibility is a broad term for self-regulating oneself in terms of ethical responsibility and compliance. The term can refer to both internal and […]
by Sherry Sims, Black Career Women’s Network When it comes to your own career success, it begins and ends with you. By making a few changes in how you manage your career can increase your net worth and marketability. Here are four career moves you should make in 2016 that can create movement in your career and […]
By, Bob Anderson, MA We’ve all know that hiring the right employee is critical for any organization, and we’ve all seen the numbers that show us the cost of hiring the wrong employee can be staggering – up to 200% of the first year’s salary. For recruiting to be such a critical part of any […]
By Patti Dunham, MBA, MA, SPHR, SHRM- SCP and Brianne Waugh, MA The end of the year and beginning of the new year always seems to be a time of personal reflection and the same is true of our organizations! When we hear the word audit, most of us immediately think “finance” or “accounting,” not […]
Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR The labor storm has officially hit land and we are all struggling to survive as the economy is picking up with full force. Businesses got a glimpse of the surge in 2005 but are beginning to see the real magnitude of the need for labor AND skills already in 2006. To […]
Question: With the high number of baby boomers preparing to retire and millennials entering the workplace, the need for experienced leaders is going to be essential and training programs will be crucial to achieving this. By investing in good, training programs that are appealing to employees, companies can get ahead of the game during the […]
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by Terry Spriestersbach, Project Leader/Search Consultant with Amotec, Inc. As the economy attempts to recover from its doldrums, companies are starting to address many of the initiatives they had in process before things went flat. Projects that were set aside both out of necessity as a cost saving measure and because of declining business orders […]
by Linda Gravett, PhD, SPHR Over the past few years, I’ve encountered frustrated Human Resource practitioners and Organization Development staff who’ve attempted to provide diversity training for their companies…..with marginal or even negative results. My observation is that there are ten primary reasons why well-intentioned diversity training fails. I’d like to address them in this […]
by Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR Have you seen the IBM commercials that focus on some gadget that is the key to your business success (i.e. crystal ball, magical genie lamp)? They are right, there is no magical solution to solving your business problems. But, if I could share a nugget of information with you that […]
by Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR With the role of human resources shifting from service and administration to strategic planning partner, we need to take on more accountability for how we impact the success of the business. The biggest impact we can make is on the “human” resources the organization employs to maintain the business. Therefore, […]
by Maggie Frye My schedule is different depending on the day of week and even season of year. I’m grateful that my life is not dictated by a work schedule. My career is just one facet of my life and overall schedule. It doesn’t exist in a silo, but rather blends with other activities that […]
By David Chrestensen, Vice President, New Business Development, First Financial Wealth Management Sgt Joe Friday (Jack Webb in real life) became iconic for his comment “Just the facts, Ma’am” as he was trying to find the truth. In trying to understand retirement plan fees and the regulations for business owners, the same holds true; so […]
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Question: We just implemented an Employee Assistance Program. What do I need to know about EAP use in order to better share this new resource with employees? Answer: Although depression is a primary reason employees call their Employee Assistance Program (EAP), many other services are available. In addition to personal and family counseling, most programs […]
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What is a Human Resources Audit? A Human Resources Audit is a comprehensive method (or means) to review current human resources policies, procedures, documentation and systems to identify needs for improvement and enhancement of the HR function as well as to assess compliance with ever-changing rules and regulations. An Audit involves systematically reviewing all aspects of […]
August 17, 2016 – Is your business prepared to meet the new FLSA requirements? Watch Channel 12’s interview with Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP to learn more. August 5, 2016 – Are you struggling with communication with your employees? Don’t fall into the generation gap! The latest issue of West Chester and Liberty Lifestyle magazine […]
strategic HR, inc. supports our community in a variety of ways. strategic HR, inc. provides facilitation and programs to many associations and non-profit organizations on topics related to human resources (HR) as well as job search and career transition. These local groups have included the Greater Cincinnati HR Association, Butler Warren Society for Human Resources […]
Question: What’s the vast difference between “Training” and “Development”? Answer: Asked at a recent HR Roundtable in Cincinnati, Ohio, Susan Otto, owner of Training-Modules.com, LLC, provided some insight via a small group discussion. Here are the results of the overall discussion as captured that day by facilitator Steve Browne: Training Development Short-term focus/Task Oriented Long-term focus/Skills […]
Question: What is a HR scorecard, and how is it implemented? Answer: The HR scorecard is a method for Human Resources to position itself as a strategic planning partner with line managers and executives within an organization. A detailed and excellent book on this topic is The HR Scorecard, by Becker, Huselid, and Ulrich. This […]
by Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR Nearly every marketing opportunity requires strong networking skills to be successful. However, even the word networking can be intimidating. But, do we understand the value that can be gained by networking? Do we always do the appropriate preparation prior to and following a networking event? Let’s discuss networking in more detail and […]
by Meredith C. Keith Chirch, MA, PHR The competition to obtain top talent has finally arrived, and as a result, many companies are trying to find ways to attract and retain the folks they need to drive the business. While there are certainly many ways to appear as a company of choice to job seekers, […]
by Debbie Hatke, MA, SPHR It’s the new year and HR managers everywhere are asking: What can we do differently this year? How can we cut costs? How do we boost our staff’s productivity? How can we pare down that hiring list? What can we do to impact turnover? There is one very good answer […]
by Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR Have you seen the IBM commercials that focus on some gadget that is the key to your business success (i.e. crystal ball, magical genie lamp)? They are right, there is no magical solution to solving your business problems. But, if I could share a nugget of information with you that […]
by Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR “Business changes come as waves gathering shape, gaining energy and momentum, then crash across the companies that find themselves in their path. Those companies that anticipate and respond quickly to these waves of change can often rise with the tide; those that don’t are often crushed on impact.” – Michael […]
by Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR “Business changes come as waves gathering shape, gaining energy and momentum, then crash across the companies that find themselves in their path. Those companies that anticipate and respond quickly to these waves of change can often rise with the tide; those that don’t are often crushed on impact.” – Michael […]
by Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR Once upon a time, you would only see older workers managing the younger workers – NOT anymore! And boy is this creating tension in the workplace. Since the publication of our book, Bridging the Generation Gap, Linda and I continue to receive calls from publications and organizations asking “How can we […]
by Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Once upon a time, you would only see older workers managing the younger workers – NOT anymore! And boy is this creating tension in the workplace. Since the publication of our book, Bridging the Generation Gap, Linda and I continue to receive calls from publications and organizations asking “How can […]
by Susan Otto, Training-Modules.com, LLC No matter what jobs, positions, or responsibilities we have, sooner or later we are usually asked to train someone on how to “do it.” And, if we are asked often enough, or if the procedures are complicated, now might be the time to document the material we use to train. […]
by Susan Otto, Training-Modules.com, LLC No matter what jobs, positions, or responsibilities we have, sooner or later we are usually asked to train someone on how to “do it.” And, if we are asked often enough, or if the procedures are complicated, now might be the time to document the material we use to train. […]
by Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR and Patti Dunham, MBA, MA, SPHR What will drive your organization to finally take succession planning serious? Will it be: A sudden resignation A traumatic or terminal illness of a key employee, or A catastrophic event impacting many key employees… Do you still think your organization is untouchable? Too small to […]
by Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR and Patti Dunham, MBA, MA, SPHR What will drive your organization to finally take succession planning serious? Will it be: A sudden resignation A traumatic or terminal illness of a key employee, or A catastrophic event impacting many key employees… Do you still think your organization is untouchable? Too small to […]
by Terry Spriestersbach, Project Leader/Search Consultant with Amotec, Inc. As the economy attempts to recover from its doldrums, companies are starting to address many of the initiatives they had in process before things went flat. Projects that were set aside both out of necessity as a cost saving measure and because of declining business orders […]
by Patti Dunham, MA, MBA, SPHR and Kristin Kaminski Throughout time, epidemic illnesses have claimed millions of lives. Pandemic influenza events include the 1918 flu which claimed 50 to 100 million lives worldwide, the 1957 flu which claimed 70,000 lives, and the 1968 flu which killed over 34,000. With this in mind, and the emergence of […]
by Patti Dunham, MA, MBA, SPHR and Melissa Weigand In November 2008, Ohio voters will most likely have the opportunity to determine whether employers with 25 or more employees will be required to provide their full time employees with seven paid sick days per year. Similar to the smoking ban and minimum wage which Ohio voters […]
by Patti Dunham, MA, MBA, SPHR Communication, communication, communication. Why is it that that word haunts many organizations? Anderson Consulting Group estimated in a 2001 survey that 82% of organizations conducting an employee satisfaction survey listed communication in the bottom fourth of satisfactory responses. As I breathe a sigh of relief in finding that statistic, I […]
by Linda Gravett, PhD, SPHR (Commentary by Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR the Radio Baby Imposter) Linda: In October, I had the opportunity to present at a conference on the East coast with my friend and co-author of Bridging the Generations Gap, Robin Throckmorton. We were invited to speak on the topic of recruiting and retaining […]
by Linda Gravett, PhD, SPHR How many times have you heard statements like these from your employees? A Human Resource practitioner, or anyone who serves in a leadership capacity within an organization, is often faced with multiple choices about how to handle ethical dilemmas. Laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and The […]
by Patti Dunham, MA, MBA SPHR and Ray Roshek, Hylant Group With the role of human resources shifting from service and administration to strategic planning partner, we need to take on more accountability for how we impact the success of the business. The biggest impact we can make is on the “human” resources the organization employs […]
by Guest Columnist, Pat Faust Our workforce is aging. “The curve of early retirement is flattened out, and people are staying on the job longer,” says Neal Cutler, PhD, Executive Director of the Center on Aging of the Motion Picture and Television Fund in Woodland Hills, California. A 2005 survey from Merrill Lynch found that […]
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