by Liz Strikwerda | May 12, 2020 | Human Resources, Workforce Management
Human resources functions are critical for business recovery. HR is tasked with redesigning processes for safety and compliance. They must also lower overhead. For some companies, survival depends on it. How can Human Resources functions reduce labor costs?...
by Liz Strikwerda | May 5, 2020 | COVID-19, HR Management, Human Resources
Post-COVID business recovery depends on HR leadership. Johnny C. Taylor Jr., President & CEO at SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), characterized HR professionals as corporate first responders. They are on the front lines helping organizations work...
by Liz Strikwerda | Apr 30, 2020 | COVID-19, HR Management
It’s unfortunate that offboarding is a buzzy topic right now. It’s unpleasant even when business is booming. Mass offboarding of valued employees can be overwhelming. Nevertheless, it’s important for HR directors to get it right. What is offboarding?...
by Liz Strikwerda | Apr 13, 2020 | Scheduling, Small Business
In today’s post we focus on best practices for employee scheduling for hourly workers. Employee scheduling can be the bane of your existence. Or it can be a strategic business management tool. If scheduling is causing problems, maybe you need to try some new...
by Liz Strikwerda | Mar 30, 2020 | Absence Management, COVID-19, HR Management, Laws & Compliance
Updated April 22, 2020. What programs in the recent relief bills help small businesses? In March 2020, the federal government passed three multi trillion-dollar relief bills which represent the largest economic stimulus in US history. The Coronavirus Preparedness and...
