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Happy and Positive Thinking Is a Choice
Last Updatedin Communications
By Cathleen Snyder with Strategic HR For many of us, the holidays bring times when we spend additional time with family that we might not normally spend. This can present joys as well as challenges. After the Thanksgiving holiday, several on our team were talking about some “interesting” interactions we may have had with some […]
Why Is Workplace Monitoring Necessary?
Last Updatedin Employee Relations
Question: I just noticed that there are a number of cameras monitoring me in my workplace. I’m not sure why I never noticed it before but as I look around, there appears to be a number of “eyes in the sky”. Is this legal? It really makes me feel uncomfortable and I can’t believe they […]
An Internal Review of Human Resources – The HR Audit and Organizational Analysis
Last Updatedin HR Strategy
The end of the year and beginning of the new year always seem 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 Human Resources. However, as HR continues to evolve into the role of […]
10 Key Areas of HR to Review as You Begin the New Year
Last Updatedin HR Strategy
As we roll into the New Year, it’s a fabulous time to do a quick audit of your HR function. This will help you start your year off on the right foot with a plan. Too often the day to day grind keeps us from planning and being strategic. This year, let’s change this! Handbook […]
Preparing For a Potential Active Shooter Incident
Last Updatedin Health, Safety & Security
Active shooter incidents are an unfortunate reality facing us all. Active shooter situations are unpredictable and can evolve quickly. It is important to provide your employees with the information needed to help prevent and prepare for the unthinkable. How to Prepare – create an Emergency Action Plan: Clearly identify possible evacuation routes – have at least […]
What’s the difference between “Training” and “Development”?
Last Updatedin Training & Development
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 […]
Delegation – But I Don’t Want to Give Up Control!
Last Updatedin Employee Relations
Question: Help! We are having some major issues with our managers delegating. They are either not delegating at all, therefore stressed, or they are delegating the wrong things to the wrong people. What guidance can I offer them? Answer: Delegation can be a tricky thing. When done right, it helps a manager to be more […]