Take a Peek into the Successful Manager’s Toolbox
Take a Peek into the Successful Manager's Toolbox What do successful managers have in common? Back in 2008, Google, the data analytics giant, conducted a study called Project Oxygen to find out what makes a good manager at Google. They analyzed more than 10,000...
Why do so many HR issues begin at the front line/supervisory level?
Why do so many HR issues begin at the front line/supervisory level? Take a moment to think about the people on your staff who are your front line managers or supervisors. These are the folks who are responsible for your day to day operations (team leaders,...
Top Three HR Trends to Watch in 2020
Top Three HR Trends to Watch in 2020 As we embark on 2020, three big trends in Human Resources are on the horizon. Many industry pundits had pegged 2019 as “the year of the employee” – the same year that was also called “the year of the skills gap.” The U.S....
Remote Workers: Yay or Nay for Small Business?
Remote Workers: Yay or Nay for Small Business? The fact that “working remotely” goes by so many different names, gives you some idea of just how commonplace it’s becoming. Here’s a sampling of different names: Working from home (WFH) Working from anywhere (WFA)...
Form Follows Function: How to Build the HR Framework that Supports Your Business
Form Follows Function: How to Build the HR Framework that Supports Your Business “Form follows function.” This often quoted phrase, coined by American architect Louis Sullivan, was uttered to convey the idea that the purpose of a building should be the starting...
Great Employee Recognition, Even if You Have Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget
Great Employee Recognition, Even if You Have Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget Employee recognition can have a big impact on keeping employees happy and satisfied, which translates to increased productivity and retention. If budget or time concerns have kept you from...
Connect with ConnectedHR: HR Consultant Melissa Henson
Connect with ConnectedHR: HR Consultant Melissa Henson ConnectedHR provides Human Resources services shaped by the high caliber and collective experience of our experienced consultants. Today we profile ConnectedHR’s Melissa Henson, an established professional with...
Succession Planning: Expectations vs. Reality
Succession Planning: Expectations vs. Reality Succession planning isn’t something that people like to think about, but it also isn’t necessarily what people believe it to be. The Cambridge Dictionary defines succession planning as: “The process of finding suitable...