Tag Archive for: HR Strategy
Posts
Future-Proofing Your Workforce: The Power of Upskilling, Reskilling, and Skills-Based Hiring
As the workforce adapts to changes in business, technology, and the economy, organizations must ensure employees have the skills to keep up. Whether efforts are directed internally toward upskilling and reskilling staff or externally through the use of skills-based hiring practices, meeting this need is fundamental.
NFP Workforce Reductions: Plan Ahead for Economic Shifts
HR Question: Our not-for-profit organization is concerned about potential workforce reductions due to economic uncertainty. What steps should HR and leadership take now to prepare for a fair and legally compliant reduction in force, and how can we support both impacted and remaining employees through the process? HR Answer: No not-for-profit (NFP) leader wants to […]
Understanding the Importance of Organizational Analysis
HR Question: Our business needs and demands have grown dramatically as a result of the pandemic, and this is putting a strain on our employees. I want to make sure that we approach the growing and changing needs strategically rather than using a band-aid approach for quick fixes. What do I need to do to […]
Understanding The Options Like a PEO, ASO, or HRO to Grow Your Human Resources Function
Question: As a growing employer, we are getting to the point that we need someone to take over the human resources function. As the Controller, I have been handling payroll and benefits but as we get bigger, it is becoming more difficult to handle. I have had a few colleagues recommend using an outsourced HR […]
Benefits of Using Employee Engagement Surveys
Question: What is an employee engagement survey and why would our company need one? Answer: Employee engagement surveys are a great tool to have to help businesses get their employees involved and actively engaged in operations. Basically, it’s a survey that gives employees the opportunity to share their opinions on the business-related issues of their […]
Why Should We Provide Civility Training at Our Company?
Question: What is Civility Training and should I be offering it at my work-site? I have done the typical harassment, communication, and customer service training – is Civility Training different? Answer: Civility Training is a new approach for training. It is workplace training that includes: Harassment, Bullying, Cultural sensitivity, Diversity, and Professional Etiquette – all […]
What Is the Business World Doing to Support the Sandwich Generation?
Question: With so much focus lately on Millennial’s, I’m curious what employers are doing to support another group of employees — the Sandwich Generation? Answer: For employees in the Sandwich Generation who are caring not only for their own children, but also for their aging parents, they often will trudge along to care for the […]
How Can HR Impact the Bottom Line?
Question: What are some tactics I can use to show the Executive Suite how HR impacts and contributes to the bottom line? Answer: Getting the respect from the C-suite that HR is a value added partner won’t happen overnight; it takes time, patience, and lots of work. There are some key competencies that you need […]
