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Self-Preservation with Compassion: The 3 W’s for Steering Through COVID-19 in a Small Business
By Michaela Humby|2020-04-15T08:43:24-07:00March 18, 2020|
In the face of this challenge we know you are concerned about how your company will be affected and what you must do next. As you genuinely and compassionately take measures to ensure the safety of your employees and customers, you must also take hard, rational steps to protect financial performance. The workplace You’ve probably already safeguarded workers health and safety with cleaner environments, flexible and remote working, and shift patterns with minimal staff overlap. As the Federal Government passes new Acts, call our hotline for advice on continuously evolving mandates and emergency measures about paid sick leave, FMLA, health insurance coverage, micro-loans and other small business cash flow relief measures. […]
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Wellness – there’s an App for that
2018-04-11T15:52:45-07:00By Jennifer Burton|
Employee Engagement
2018-04-11T16:12:25-07:00By Jennifer Burton|
Learning & Development
2018-04-11T16:13:32-07:00By Jennifer Burton|
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
2018-04-11T15:53:12-07:00By Jennifer Burton|
Compensation Technology Tools
2018-04-11T15:53:20-07:00By Caryl Porte Laborde|
Bathroom Break! How Legislation is Playing Out in the Loo
2018-04-11T16:04:39-07:00By Jennifer Burton|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation|
The legislation and controversy surrounding the use of bathrooms by transgender individuals has sparked debate, hate, and opinions all around the country. In late May 2016, eleven (11) states had sued the Obama administration for their guidelines regarding the use of bathrooms. Obama has been accused by conservatives of making schools a “social experiment” in allowing students who identify as transgender to choose which bathroom they will use at school. Parents are concerned about the [...]
Are Your Incentives Working?
2018-04-11T16:04:49-07:00By Jennifer Burton|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, Rewards & Benefits|
Just like parenting or coaching or teaching, being a cultural change agent in your workplace is something that is not a one-size-fits-all approach. The company culture at Google is going to be very different than the company culture at your neighborhood auto service station. Thus, part of HR’s job and your job as a leader is to figure out what incentives will work for your particular company culture. What drives your employees? What makes them [...]
Does Your Leadership Have What It Takes?
2018-04-11T14:22:19-07:00By Jennifer Burton|Blogs|
“Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.” John Maxwell A recent study by SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) discovered that 4 out of 10 leaders feel their team is lacking in some way to provide continuing leadership and success to the organization. Where does that leave these business leaders but in a place of fear for the future of their company? Determining what each [...]
Learning to Speak Geek: Tech Recruiting Tips for Non-Geeks
2018-04-11T16:04:57-07:00By Jennifer Burton|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Technology|
Although tech recruiting isn’t something we normally do here at Peoplescape, it’s something we have a genuine interest in learning more about, and as our valued customers, clients, colleagues, and friends, we wanted to share some new insight on this growing field with you. In order to recruit in any field, you will be best served if you are knowledgeable about the field: become one with the company you are recruiting for, learn the tricks [...]
Cleanup on Aisle 7: What to do when you inherit a mess at work!
2018-04-11T16:05:04-07:00By Jennifer Burton|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation|
You just got offered a new manager position at your dream organization. You walk in and realize that EVERYONE in the office is somehow related. The CEO’s daughter is the VP of Sales, the COO’s son runs the warehouse department, and the Sales Manager is married to the Credit Manager. Whoa. #whatdidijustwalkinto #HRnightmare Although some “old boys’ club” organizations will have familial ties throughout the company, it is generally bad for HR business to have [...]
With Power Comes Pain
2018-04-11T16:05:13-07:00By Jennifer Burton|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation|
Does anyone start out their career NOT wanting to be the boss? Do most people in your organization dream of moving up the corporate ladder and at one point having a business of their own? Or do they want to be in an entry-level sales position for the rest of their working days? I’m pretty sure the answer is “moving on up!” in 99% of those cases…and that 1% you may want to re-evaluate as [...]
Head of Talent: Global Advertising
2018-04-11T16:05:20-07:00By Peoplescape Consulting Group|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, Talent Search & Recruitment|
Industry: Global Advertising Experience: 12 years Education: 4+ year degree Contact Information: Peoplescape Recruiting at recruit@peoplescapehr.com Seeking a Head of Talent that will report directly to the President in Los Angeles, as well as the Global Head of Talent in NYC. The position is a key member of the executive leadership team. We seek a leader who shares our core values of optimistic outlook, convergent culture, and disruptive roots. An innovator who lives and [...]
Global Expansion: Destructing Cultural Barriers
2018-04-11T16:05:28-07:00By Jennifer Burton|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation|
“Global markets must be balanced by global values such as respect for human rights and international law, democracy, security and sustainable economic and environmental development.” – Anna Lindh Although we are undeniably part of a global workplace and global economy, there are many obstacles that can hinder an organization’s growth along with the global demands facing business today. Opening new offices in different parts of the world, hiring expatriates to go to another country to [...]
New Recruiting Techniques: Video Interviews are in, Cover Letters are out!
2018-04-11T16:05:36-07:00By Jennifer Burton|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Technology, Talent Search & Recruitment|
Earlier this year, Peoplescape wrote a blog on the trends coming our way for 2016. One of these trends, as discussed by leader of talent acquisition at Amazon in Seattle, Danielle Monaghan, is clearly a reality now: mobile job application capabilities. From Indeed to Monster to Snagajob, companies are definitely moving in the direction of mobile everything! Here’s another twist…video interviews. Have you done one? Does your company use video interviews? What about cover letters? [...]
Handling Leaves like a Pro: Plan, Prepare, & Conquer
2018-04-11T16:05:47-07:00By Jennifer Burton|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation, Rewards & Benefits|
Medical leave is something that we hear a lot about in the business world these days. From articles on how awful the U.S. maternity and paternity leave law is in comparison to developed countries worldwide, to the stress put on the employees left in the office when a colleague goes out on leave, there are so many factors to consider when it comes to leave policies and handling them like a pro. The best way [...]