Did you know that the HR role is intertwined in all aspects of your business? A company’s success relies on the quality of the workforce, and yet many business owners don’t make time to truly understand the role of HR and its value. As we work with clients and potential clients, we hear the same
Workers whose skill sets match well with the essential duties of the job they hold are more likely to have more self confidence and assurance than those individuals who feel inadequate in handling their job responsibilities. Why does this matter, or why should leaders take note of this? It matters because the amount of available
Building a positive, trusting, high-performance company culture takes time. This culture is the personality that your company projects to the public. Creating such an environment that is sustained over time, takes continual nurturing and planning. Getting to behavioral change requires understanding, open-mindedness and an appreciation of diversity, because it takes all types of personalities to
A company needs talent management policies and procedures for the team members to maintain the company’s philosophy, and to keep compliant with government regulations. Talent management, has over the years been better known as Human Resources, or HR. Yet the role of managing human resources is becoming ever more strategic in its function. The workforce,
Teamwork is a common ingredient in the work environment. To create effective teams, diversity plays a role. Like canines, humans have many different types of personalities and represent many different backgrounds. This diversity—cultural, religious, gender, race and sexual orientation among other differences—can create a wonderful work environment. Diversity, personality styles, and background experiences should be
When our clients are looking to hire employees for their expanding businesses, we often hear the same concern. “I’m scared I might make a mistake and hire the wrong person.” or “I’m scared things might not work out.” We agree—this can be scary for any business owner. Hiring and training an individual, only to find
As business leaders, we know the value of employee training programs. But, have you ever considered why some of these training programs are more successful than others? Yes, some programs may have more interesting content, or may have more engaging activities, but there is another reason for the success of an employee training program. It
The challenge before companies in today’s business climate is boosting employee engagement. Leaders must determine ways to develop an organizational culture that is positively energized. In other words, getting employees engaged to successfully move the organization forward. To accomplish this goal takes steadfast leadership with the ability to motivate and support the employees with whom
In today’s business world, the workplace culture can make or break the organization. People working together develop a shared set of beliefs and values. This perspective becomes the lens through which they view their workplace world. After years of working as a business consultant and coach; after tutoring many leaders and integrating many business systems;
