Recruitment and Retention

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

Top 6 Tips for a Successful Job Change

Recruitment and Retention

Are you in the 48 percent of employees who are ready to change jobs this year?

What Nonverbal Communication Says About Your Interview Candidates

Recruitment and Retention

An interview is more than simple Q&A. Why a candidate’s nonverbal communication is just as important as the verbal.

How to Make a Good Impression on Job Seekers

Recruitment and Retention

Learn the key to making a good first impression on job seekers, and how to get top talent to come to you.

Say YES! to Recruiting Veterans

Recruitment and Retention

VETERANS: if your company isn’t tapping into this talented pool of candidates, it should be!

Gear Up to Combat Employee Dissatisfaction

Management IssuesRecruitment and RetentionWorking Smarter

Job dissatisfaction is a looming baddie striking 70% of our workers. Gear up to fight back!

How Employee Diversity Is Good for Business

Recruitment and Retention

What does employee diversity mean to your company? We say diversity equals a stronger business. Here’s how.

Hire the Right Candidate in a “Just Right” Time

Recruitment and Retention

How long is your top candidate willing to wait for your job offer? It may not be as long as you think!

How to Recruit Recent College Graduates

Recruitment and Retention

Fall is in full swing, and recent college graduates from all over the country are looking for a long-term home for their talent. Here’s how to make sure this top talent finds you.

Company Culture Shock

Management IssuesRecruitment and Retention

Find out what constitutes a company’s culture, and why it’s such a powerful force.

Interview Errors That Turn Off Top Talent

Management IssuesRecruitment and RetentionWorking Smarter

The more professional and attentive you are during an interview, the less likely you are to leave potential new hires feeling underwhelmed or downright disrespected.

Hiring? Do Your Due Diligence

Recruitment and Retention

You’ve found the perfect candidate and you’re ready to make an offer. Before you jump in, take these extra steps to ensure a wise decision.

What You Should Be Asking In an Interview

Recruitment and Retention

Impressive résumé, college education, and a put-together appearance. The perfect candidate, right?

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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"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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