Some of us LOVE four seasons – you need to if you live in the Mid-West, if you want to “live happy”. (And lately, it feels more like the frozen arctic to some of us!) However, managing staffing during inclement weather, honestly, can be not so fun AND there are some legalities to be aware…
Buying In: For the Long Haul
One of the first lessons I learned as a young boy was to say, “Please and Thank You. Please when I wanted something and Thank You after receiving my request. I knew them as being common courtesies and part of being a well mannered person. However, over time I found they were more than nice…
Recruiting Star Employees: A Few Tips
One of the most important roles and responsibilities a leader has, is to build a strong leadership team. As important as recruiting is to the success of an organization, it is frequently the lowest on their list of skills. Recently I read an article that indicated the success rate for quality hires is about 48%…not…
Hiding Out or Stepping Up?
Can’t Go Back!!! I said to Doris, “We can never go back to where we were before the changes created by COVID-19.” Columbia, our Human Resources consulting firm, our lifestyle, our daily routine–everything is and will be changing. What we knew in the past no longer exists and must be replaced. We must either decide…
Introducing HR Jumpstart
Does this sound like something you’ve experienced? You have good sales and traction with growth with a spouse, Office Manager or Operations Manager handling the HR. You have some good success with recruitment (or not!), but lose traction in one or more areas/positions, making it difficult to get over that hump. You really do want…