Tax-Advantaged Accounts: FSA vs. HSA
Great managers understand that successfully growing a small business requires several key objectives be set and completed. Of course, a healthy client base and a service or product that people want are integral. But, with a bigger business comes bigger demands, and to continue your streak of success you’ll need to attract and retain qualified talent. But […]
Managing Generation Z
Greg and John review management tips to get the most from Generation Z employees entering the workforce – how to mentor, how to train, and how to benefit from their perspective. Humans are unique, much like stars in the sky, no two are identical. Yet, each of us share common views with one another based […]
[Podcast] Talent Acquisition with Alex Mozota of Avitus Group
Greg and John are joined by Alex Mozota of Avitus Group to discuss the best practices for talent acquisition and employee retention in the current economic climate and in the post-COVID workplace. All things must come to an end. Nearly a year into this pandemic we are once again experiencing improvement in the number of […]
[Podcast] Poking Around the Mandatory Vaccination Question
Greg and John discuss mandatory vaccinations and how to keep a workplace healthy and safe for all. You wake up and feel a little fatigued but brush it off as a restless night of sleep and go to work. By midday the fatigue really sets in, your throat feels a little scratchy and you’re starting […]
[Podcast] COVID-19 Behavioral Health Considerations in the Workplace
Join host Greg Heiss along with John McFarland, SHRM-CP and Kaiser Permanente’s very own Rudy Hernandez as the guys discuss some mental health considerations for owners, managers and supervisors in todays post COVID-19 (wishful thinking perhaps) world. COVID has had a profound impact on the entire population. Whether employed or not, healthy or sick, social […]
The Problem with Microaggressions
My educational background is in Communication Studies and, before COVID-19, my days were filled with words – leading workshops, giving presentations, coaching employees, mediating conflicts – so many words flowing between my audience and me. Because of my education and occupation, I know that words – both spoken and written – have the power to […]
Creating an Inclusive Workplace
We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal. Throughout the years, people have debated whether the founding fathers really meant “all people” and not just “all men” when they declared their independence from England. Regardless of their intent, what has been evident for most of our country’s history is that […]
10 Healthy Work Habits While Working from Home
You can easily search for articles related to how to develop healthy work habits while working from home. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work from home in a variety of positions, some due to heavy travel while other times due to family needs or convenience. In every situation, it didn’t take […]
An HR Guide to Political Expressions at Work
I’m writing this article on August 19, which means we’re a little more than two months away from the national election. The Democratic National Convention is currently taking place, the Republican National Convention starts next week, and the political advertisements are starting to bombard us. Politics are naturally the focus of our national dialogue, so […]
Accommodating At-Risk Employees During COVID-19
With some businesses reopening throughout the United States, you may be considering having some of your employees come back to the office. While some employees may be eager to feel a sense of normalcy again and interact with coworkers (while social distancing of course), others may be concerned about returning to the office. Employees who […]
