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Tips on Office Gift-Giving

Giving holiday gifts at the office? Be careful of these common mistakes.

The Dress Code Dilemma – Did ZZ Top Have It Right?

Hoodies or business suits? What your employees’ style is saying about your business.

2012 Form W-2 Deadline (And Why You Don’t Want to Miss It)

Year-end in the office isn’t all about parties and gift exchanges. What your office should be thinking about moving in to 2013.

Easy Personnel Policies for the Holidays

HR Policies

Simple personnel policies you can implement in your office now, before the holidays get too hairy.

How Companies Can Benefit From On-Site Child Care

Employee Wellness Recruitment and Retention

The election may be over, but the season of kissing babies has only just begun! How your employees can benefit from on-site child care–and your company can, too!

Employer Obligations on Election Day

HR Policies

Your company has legal obligations on Election Day. Don’t get caught off guard this November 6!

The Win/Win of Staff Development

Talent Management and Workforce Planning

Staff development should be a critical part of any business plan. Is it part of yours?

The Stay Interview

YES! in the News

If you missed Kathi’s live broadcast on The Coaching Perspective, listen here about the powerful retention tool, the stay interview!

Ignore Employee Recognition at Your Own Risk!

Employee Benefits and Recognition Programs

Not properly recognizing your employees? You’ll find out soon: more than half of employees are ready to switch to a company that will recognize their efforts. Read how to appreciate–and keep–your workers!

So You’re a Horrible Boss . . . (Or Someone Thinks You Are)

Management Issues

We’ve all had a horrible boss. What to do if an employee thinks you’re one!

Small Words, Big Lawsuits

Management Issues

Your management team has more power than they think; they have the power to bring on or fend off lawsuits based on a few words they say every day.

Wait, Don’t Go! – The “Stay Interview”

YES! in the News

While most companies focus on the exit interview, a few leading edge enterprises are putting their time into the “stay interview.” And with good reason.

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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