Author Archives : Jacob Dufour

Employee Listening Sessions – A Gateway to Employee Insights

November 12, 2024 | HR Tips

Understanding what matters to employees is essential to fostering engagement, productivity, and loyalty. Listening sessions provide a platform for employees to voice their perspectives, allowing organizations to make data-driven decisions that enhance culture and satisfaction. Employee Satisfaction Surveys versus Conducting Listening Sessions? Employee listening sessions and annual satisfaction surveys both provide valuable insights, but theyRead More

Risk Mitigation Through Employee Training and Development

February 29, 2024 | HR Tips, HR Tips

Employee training and development is an ongoing process that all organizations must employ to be successful. Why? It protects your business from potential risks, engages your top talent, and helps to create a culture of ongoing improvement in all aspects of your business. Staff training and development isn’t just a task to check off yourRead More

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The Importance of Management Training

September 25, 2023 | HR Tips, HR Tips, Training

In the ever-evolving landscape of today’s business world, effective management and human resources skills are essential for achieving organizational success. Managers play a pivotal role in shaping company culture, fostering employee engagement, and driving productivity. However, being a manager is not merely about overseeing tasks;Read More

The Power of Mediation in the Workplace by Jacob Dufour

March 27, 2023 | HR Tips, HR Tips, Training, Compliance, Compliance

Our own Jacob Dufour has recently become a certified Mediator. But what does that mean and how can mediation help your business?

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Three Major Ways To Make Your Workplace Inclusive for LGBTQ+ Employees

October 19, 2021 | HR Tips, HR Tips, Training, Compliance, Compliance, HR Tips

The majority of American workers agree that it is important for their employer to create an inclusive workplace culture. While most employees want a more inclusive workplace, changes need to be made from all levels of the organization for them to be effective.

Managing generations in the workplace: tips for managers in multigenerational teams

April 15, 2021 | HR Tips, HR Tips, Training, Compliance, Compliance, HR Tips, HR Tips

Working with people of widely varying ages can prove to be a huge asset for businesses as new ideas and years of experience are combined. However, managers need to keep in mind that they can’t manage all generations the exact same way.

Why You Need To Do An Employee Engagement Survey

February 17, 2021 | HR Tips, HR Tips, Training, Compliance, Compliance, HR Tips, HR Tips, Engagement Surveys

Having an engaged workforce helps to increase employee productivity, satisfaction, and ultimately your bottom line. But, how do you know if your employees are engaged or not?

How to make the most out of your performance appraisal

December 18, 2020 | HR Tips, HR Tips, Training, Compliance, Compliance, HR Tips, HR Tips, Engagement Surveys, HR Tips, HR Tips

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… performance appraisal time! As HR experts we know just how important and valuable performance appraisals are for a business. It helps to align the goals of the business with the goals and performance of their employees to make for a successful year to come.

How To Show Team Appreciation Without A Holiday Party

November 13, 2020 | HR Tips, HR Tips, Training, Compliance, Compliance, HR Tips, HR Tips, Engagement Surveys, HR Tips, HR Tips, HR Tips

2020 has been a year of many challenges for individuals and businesses alike. With changes like working fully remote, shifts in business needs, and the increase in flexibility, teams have been working particularly hard this year. As 2020 begins to wind down, it’s important to remember that all employees need to feel appreciated!

How To Safely Reopen Your Business

May 18, 2020 | HR Tips, HR Tips, Training, Compliance, Compliance, HR Tips, HR Tips, Engagement Surveys, HR Tips, HR Tips, HR Tips, HR Tips

While the prospect of open businesses is certainly exciting, there is much to do to ensure that employees and customers alike stay safe during this transition.

Everything Your Business Needs To Know About PTO

October 25, 2019 | HR Tips, HR Tips, Training, Compliance, Compliance, HR Tips, HR Tips, Engagement Surveys, HR Tips, HR Tips, HR Tips, HR Tips, Engagement Surveys

Paid time off is one of the most commonly provided benefits and one of the most highly regarded by employees. In fact, more than 70% of employees have at least one form of paid time off, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Does your business offer any type of pay for time away from work? How many days? How can it be used?