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What You Need to Know About PTO

Nothing in federal or state law requires employers to give paid leave time to workers. So why do so many employers offer PTO?

YES! Your Human Resources Solution Expands to Midwest

YES! in the News

YES! Your Human Resources Solution has exciting expansion news! The YES! Midwest Chicago-based team is now online, in person, and ready to support you in the same high quality manner as we do our West Coast clients. Referrals are welcome, and keep in mind our HR team is just an e-mail or phone call away!

How Prepared Is Your Business to Handle Employee Absences?

HR Policies

Unscheduled employee absences can place a burden on coworkers and on the business as a whole, especially in operations with only a handful of employees. How prepared is your business to handle unscheduled absences?

Total Compensation: The Cure for a 3-Percent Merit Budget

YES! in the News

When it comes time for merit increases this year, the cheers from your employees may not be deafening. You have a choice: try to explain your way out of meager increases yet again, or help employees see the Total Compensation they realize from working for you.

HR Challenges for New Businesses

New Business

You’re starting a business! There’s nothing quite like bringing your dream to life, and nothing quite so challenging. Find out how to set a solid HR foundation.

To Have or Not to Have Human Resources

Working Smarter

Some companies, especially small ones, may not see the need to implement an organized Human Resources strategy. Here’s why you should reconsider.

How Human Resources Can Help With Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and Acquisitions Working Smarter

You’re tied up with a merger or acquisition. How can an HR consultant help you maximize your efforts?

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?

The Skinny on Employer-Provided Work Wear

HR Policies

Is employer-provided work wear the right choice for your company?

How to Foster Positivity in the Workplace

Management Issues Working Smarter

How one positive attitude helped turn around a company’s dysfunctional dynamic.

ARM Yourself Against the Horde With a YES! HR Consultant

HR Policies Management Issues

The zombie apocalypse is coming, and the advancing horde is hungry for your employees.

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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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