In June of 2021, Louisiana legislation passed Act No. 406 effectively implementing fair chance hiring for the state. Find out everything you need to know about fair chance hiring, and how it can impact your business.
Right now more than ever, we’re feeling burned out. Burnout is the result of constant workplace stressors that can make you feel exhausted, depressed, and more. Prioritizing your own and your employees overall well being is key to avoiding burn out!
If you struggle with time management, it can be difficult to adjust when unscheduled requests pop up, or if there is a sudden change in plans. This can be particularly challenging if you’re working within a small organization, and have to juggle lots of roles. To help out, our expert in time management and office administrator, Haylee Smith, is sharing her top tips.
Recommended resources on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for HR professionals and business leaders from Germaine Townsend with the NOLA SHRM Diversity Book Club.
After a major disaster strikes, approximately 40% of businesses never reopen. To be able to open after an emergency, proper planning is key! Learn how Germaine recommends businesses prepare for emergencies.
An HR department of one is a necessity for many businesses; our HR Business Partner, Heath Lundy, is sharing her best tips for small HR teams to boost their productivity.
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.
Making the best possible hire for a company can be one of the best parts of HR! A great fit is not only able to do the job, but will be a great fit for a company in the long term, and will lead to a satisfied employee relationship and better results for the company. One of the ways we’re able to make the best possible choices for our clients is through the use of behavioral assessments.
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?
Read an insightful article that includes Germaine as well as other Diversity and Inclusion experts in this New Orleans City Business piece.
While challenging, 2020 illustrated just how critical top-notch HR practices are for sustaining businesses and their employees through both good and bad times. Here’s what you need to know for ensuring excellent HR practices in 2021.
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.
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!
Each October brings World Mental Health Day and serves as a great reminder of the impacts of mental health. 2020 may be an especially challenging year for your employees so it’s important to keep in mind the importance of their mental health.
Whether through times of crisis, pandemics, technology, legislative changes or the ever-evolving workforce, what has always worked in the past may not be effective (or legal) any longer.
