HR Audit

Employee Benefits and Recognition Programs 9 Employee Classifications 4 Employee Recommendations 2 Employee Scheduling 4 Employee Wellness 38 Fun and Events 2 Guidelines and Etiquette 8 HR Audit 8 HR Policies 31 Job Descriptions 6 Job Searching 32 Management Issues 96 Meeting Management 12 Mergers and Acquisitions 1 New Business 6 Recruitment and Retention 96 Salary and Compensation 11 Summer Employment 5 Talent Management and Workforce Planning 13 Tax and Legal 6 Working Smarter 177 YES! in the News 48

Optimize operations with an HR audit

HR Audit

Human Resources is so much more than hiring, firing, and scheduling harassment trainings. There are policies to write, practices to follow, and strategies to implement, all while juggling constantly changing employment regulations. With everything you have to do, do you know if your company’s HR approach is right for your company’s objectives? It is even […]

How to Build More Efficient HR

HR Audit

Is your HR approach streamlined for your business’s objectives, or even compliant with the latest employment law?

The Human Resources Audit: How Efficient Is Your Company’s HR?

HR Audit

Do you know if your company’s HR practices are streamlined for your business’s objectives, or if they are even compliant with the latest employment regulations? If the answer isn’t a resounding YES!, chances are a Human Resources Audit could benefit your company.

Are Your Contractors Really Employees?

Employee ClassificationsHR Audit

If you don’t know the difference between contractors and employees, you might fall under the 30 percent of employers currently misclassifying their workers.

Hiring? Don’t Get Sunk By I-9 Employment Eligibility Compliance

HR AuditRecruitment and Retention

Talent comes from all over the world. Ensure employee eligibility with some basic I-9 compliance tips.

Resolve to Better Your Business in 2012

HR AuditManagement Issues

We all make New Year’s resolutions to better our personal lives, so why should we do anything differently with our businesses? We share actions your company can take to develop in 2012.

Employee or Independent Contractor: Are You Classifying Correctly?

Employee ClassificationsHR Audit

Independent contractor or employee? Getting it wrong can result in hefty fines come tax time.

Can Your Business Afford to Bypass an HR Audit?

HR Audit

Feeling the heat of the economic climate? If your business has resorted to layoffs or may soon scale back operations, you may be at an increased risk for employment-related lawsuits.

YES! News

The “better” way to conduct layoffs

Layoffs are hard on everyone. Even as business leaders and HR professionals, layoffs are one of the hardest things we have to do. Regrettably, many of us remember this from the all-too-recent pandemic layoffs. Layoffs are a reality we may soon face again as the threat of recession looms. And while we may not have […]

Resolve conflict like a champ

We’re hard-pressed to say conflict resolution is a fun or glamorous part of a Human Resources or leadership role, but it’s one of the most critical parts. How you mediate conflict impacts employee morale and retention, and also shows your leadership abilities and your willingness to tackle the tough stuff. Your conflict resolution skills can […]

Stop! and hire this candidate

It’s easy to criticize potential hires and spot reasons why we shouldn’t hire them. That one is too arrogant, that one lacks technical skills, and that one knows nothing about the company. Process of elimination, right? But too often we fail to recognize the positive reasons why we should hire someone. Positive flags can be […]

				

		
				

					



	

		
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"Kathi has been an extremely reliable, knowledgeable and indispensable resource for our growing business.  Anytime we had a difficult issue or needed to refine, replace or upgrade our HR communication, Kathi provided outstanding support and feedback.  She is a wonderful person and an outstanding, solution oriented communicator.  I can't recommend her enough to businesses who need assistance with HR strategy and support."
									

								

							

						

											

							

								

									

										
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"SPMD has been partnering with Kathi for almost 4 years. She is a fantastic partner to our design firm. Her experience, knowledge, professionalism and ability to problem solve is the perfect package to fit our business. Over the years she has helped us navigate many employee situations quickly and re-wrote our Employee Handbook. Kathi is always there in a heartbeat when a situation arises and has the answers and advice we need.  We highly recommend Kathi!"
									

								

							

						

											

							

								

									

										
“Kathi provided Senior Human Resources leadership to Orqis Medical for over six years. Her effectiveness is immediate, her contributions substantial, and her ability to integrate into the employee base as a consultant outstanding. I highly recommend Kathi to any company looking for senior management help in the HR arena, without the ability to hire a full-time manager. This is a go-to person for any small, medium, or start-up company.”


									

								

							

						

									


				
    
			
    
			
    

    				
    
		
				
    
					
    
	
    
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