In this HRchat we consider data that shows how working from home has changed the expectations of employees, the role of managers and which rules we actually need to stick to while working from home.
HRchat Interview with Ben Geoghegan: How to Launch Your Own HR Consultancy
In HRchat episode 255 we consider the why and how of launching your own HR consultancy. Bill’s guest is Ben Geoghegan, Founder at getmorehrclients.com.
Streamlining Employee Communication Post-COVID: Your HR Toolkit
The need for complete and effective employee communication has never been more critical – or more difficult to navigate. Many companies continue to see a portion of employees working remotely or traveling, while others are restricting the number of people in the workspace to meet health and safety regulations.
HRchat Interview with Amy Kruglak: How HR Can Gain Trust During Another Tough Year
Over 40% of HR leaders say that keeping company culture alive in 2021 is their single biggest priority. In HRchat episode 254, we talk about ways to build employee trust and engagement during extreme times. My guest is Amy Kruglak, Vice President of Human Resources at Rave Mobile Safety, a provider of critical communication and collaboration technology used to help save lives, manage crisis incidents, and increase resiliency.
Event Preview: Community Building in Crisis
The pandemic cut off the traditional ways we work together. HR leaders are still trying to figure out how to maintain a productive and engaged workforce driven by the goals of a shared company culture. Companies must pivot and adapt to find new avenues to engage and inspire employees plus tell their . Meetups, workshops, […]
HRchat Interview with Dave Millner: Transforming How Leaders and Employees Relate to the Workplace
In HRchat 253, we consider some key organizational-based interventions and solutions that transform the way leaders and employees feel about their workplace experience. Dave shares why he believes HR needs to take a more commercial approach to people management. Listen too, as he makes predictions for how the HR function will evolve and change over the coming years.
The Day After the Super Bowl: An HR Nightmare or an Accepted Part of American Culture
The second Monday in February – also known as the day after the Super Bowl – is the single biggest day of lost productivity in the United States (Canada also suffers) every year. The number of people who book the day off, call in sick, or not show up to work results in billions of […]
Benefits of VoIP Phone Systems for Small Businesses
Setting up your VoIP system is straightforward. Create an account with your chosen provider and they’ll help you get all the equipment you need. It’s also easy to find business numbers with your phone service. Many offer local phone numbers in any area code you choose, giving your business a local identity. You can also choose a toll free number to give the impression of a larger company.
How Contract Staffing Software Can Help Combat Business Seasonality
If you are a manager or owner who routinely brings in seasonal workers, then you may already be bracing for the marathon of late nights and cascades of spreadsheets. Fortunately, this year doesn’t need to be filled with dread. This year, instead of juggling emails, why don’t you give contract staffing software (CSS) a try? […]
HRchat Interview with Dr. Ryan Todd: Strategies to Bolster the Mental Wellbeing of Employees
In HRchat episode 252, we consider ways to improve the mental wellbeing of employees. My guest this time is Dr. Ryan Todd, a practicing psychiatrist on a mission to improve the mental health of employees. Ryan believes that mental health skills can and should be trained.