Human Resources

An employee’s wages are more than simple economics. Amy B. Lyman, a 19th-century religious leader stated, “Paying people a fair wage is a sign of respect and acknowledgment of the value of people’s contribution to the business. When people are treated fairly and with respect, they will provide unparalleled levels of support and commitment inside the…

Not every employee is a great employee and not every hiring decision is a great one. That means that virtually every employer will face the necessary but often unpleasant and difficult task of terminating an employee for the good of the organization. However, it is important to approach the process of termination carefully. Failing to…

Employees are crucial assets for every company. And having employees with the right talents and at the right levels is essential to having a productive, efficient workforce that contributes to a company’s success. But having overstaffed your small business works against your success.   The Results of Being Overstaffed  When a company is overstaffed, it is paying…

Every employer should want happy employees. As Hendrith Vanlon Smith, Jr., CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth Capital said, “When your employees are happy at work, they do a better job. And when they do a better job, customers feel it. And when customers feel that happiness coming from a company’s employees, it’s like they just wanna spend their money…

Since employees are generally considered to be a company’s most valuable asset, addressing employee turnover should be one of its most important priorities. Employee turnover is the number of employees who leave a company during a specific time period, including those who leave on their own through resignation, retirement, or departure for personal reasons, plus…

Smart managers know that hiring top talent is critical in today’s business environment. Hiring top talent includes but is much more than finding “a good fit.” It is a light year ahead of grabbing someone that is available simply to fill a slot. In fact, hiring top talent can mean the difference between business success and failure.  The Benefits of Hiring Top Talent  A focus…

It has frequently been stated that employees are the heart of every organization. Thus, healthy employee relationships contribute mightily to the strength of an organization’s success. Conversely, if there is poor company culture, if relationship problems exist, and especially if there is conflict in the workplace, the “heart” will become weak and ineffective. The leaders of every organization…

Every small business owner asks himself/herself, “How much should I pay employees?” The right employee pay is truly one of the most critical issues for a business owner to solve.  Is Employee Pay Really Important?  Employee pay is not simply a budget number. It is a critical measure that reflects how each employee feels he/she…

It is always critical for businesses to evaluate their staffing needs because human talent is a key factor in every business’s success. But human talent also consumes a large part of a business’s operating costs. A critical decision faced by many businesses is whether to hire a complete HR staff or to outsource HR functions. In…

“Downsizing” is a word that no employee wants to hear. However, many companies choose to downsize for various reasons. Downsizing employees is likely never an easy or pleasant decision for a company to make.  What is Downsizing Employees?  Downsizing employees refers to when a company terminates multiple employees at the same time for a specific…