HR Articles

Starting my HR consulting business, HR Premiere Consulting has been a whirlwind of challenges, growth, and learning. As I reflect on my first year on my own, I’m proud to be part of the 80% of small businesses that survive past year one! My journey has been both humbling and rewarding, especially as a women entrepreneur contributing to the thriving...

The holidays are rapidly approaching and are typically viewed as a joyous time, but many people experience loneliness and isolation. I was reminded of this issue when a family member this week mentioned how lonely it is to spend Christmas alone. This family member works completely remote and contributes that as a factor for their loneliness. The sheer hype of...

The dynamics and challenges faced by different generations in the workplace are truly fascinating to me. I am continually researching this topic as new information emerges. Many workplaces struggle with navigating these generational differences. Through this blog, I aim to debunk some of the myths that may be contributing to workplace discord. 5 Common Goals in the Workplace Here are...

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day and September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month. It is a time dedicated to raising awareness about suicide prevention, promoting mental health, and supporting those affected by suicide. Human Resources can take an active role in supporting their workplace during this month by educating employees and helping bring awareness to the topic. In...

Driving to my golf outing today I realized it was the 9th of the month already and I haven’t even considered a topic for my monthly blog. Then I remembered advice I gave someone earlier in the week about giving yourself grace. Maybe things aren’t as bad as they seem. Maybe you’re a rock star and you aren’t giving yourself...

In HR as in other fields, it is important to reflect on successes and set goals for the future at checkpoints throughout the year. July is a great time to do just that! With half of the year behind us and the other half standing at the ready, let’s review the year thus far and create a strategy to finish...

“HR leaders at all levels face an ongoing stigma that they are just an expense to the organization – a cost center that simply hires and fires.” A recent SHRM article titled “Breaking Out of Traditional HR Silos: 7 Lessons to Achieve Operational Success” broaches this subject. How can HR break that stigma and become an essential expense rather than...

In our fast-paced world, stress and burnout have become all too common. The relentless demands of work, family, and personal life can leave us feeling overwhelmed and depleted. But amidst the chaos, there’s hope. By adopting effective wellness strategies, we can build resilience, maintain balance, and safeguard our mental and physical health. In this blog post, we’ll explore practical ways...

Have you ever received an email message and assumed a certain tone with the message? Or misunderstood the intent of the email due to ambiguous language. It’s easy to fall into that trap and misunderstand the intent of an email. How do you overcome the issue of hearing and feeling tone in written messages? Eighty-six percent of employees surveyed recently...

On a rainy November day, I was meeting with one of my consulting clients. We were catching up on the last week when he mentioned if I had heard about John? No, I did not know about John. “What’s up?” I stated. John was feeling down having recently broken up with his girlfriend. He had not been eating and was...

Running a small business comes with its own set of challenges, and one critical aspect that often gets overlooked is human resources (HR) management. Effective HR practices are essential for maintaining a happy and productive workforce. To help small business owners navigate the HR landscape, we've put together a comprehensive checklist that covers key HR tasks and considerations. A solid...

Fractional HR is trending! What is fractional HR? An HR executive working a few hours per week at multiple companies simultaneously. It’s a gig arrangement for executives in all areas of expertise including Finance, Marketing, and IT, but my interest is in how it can impact HR specifically. Start-ups and other smaller businesses are benefiting from these arrangements due to...

Why is the market for talent so tight and when will we get some relief? There are currently 5 generations in the workforce. It is expected that we will have 6 generations before long. The 5 generations making up the workforce today are The Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. The Baby Boomers are retiring at...

Ohio voters approved a ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana, which will take effect on December 7, 2023. Ohio is the 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and over.Ohio’s law does not require employers to permit or accommodate an employee’s use, possession, or distribution of marijuana in the workplace. Small business owners should begin planning now for...

Do employees who are disengaged but still show up to work each day impact your organization’s bottom line? Yes! To the tune of $8.8 trillion (USD) annually. A recent Gallup “State of the Global Workplace: 2023 Report” states a mere 23% of employees globally are thriving in their workplace. 59% are quiet quitters and 18% are loudly quitting. Let’s focus...