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Apr 24
Love87

April 2023: Selecting your technology- how to strike the right balance

By Business Consulting, Human Resources, Newsletters


David Nelms serves as a member of Warren Whitney’s management team of for-profit and not-for-profit clients. He works with firms in the areas of technology and operations, where he provides services ranging from strategic planning to ongoing management of teams and key initiatives.

Selecting your technology- how to strike the right balance

By: David Nelms

Numerous factors impact an organization’s technology-related needs. Expansion of the business, operational changes or inefficiencies, obsolescence of current technologies, and increased risks or regulations are just a few things that often cause business leaders to evaluate new technologies or technology partners.

With most technologies, there is rarely a perfect, “one size fits all” solution. Making the appropriate selection typically requires evaluating tradeoffs and striking a balance between several factors. When organizations are faced with choosing new technologies or partners, we recommend taking the following steps:

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Mar 17
Love87

March 2023: Recruitment & Retention Strategies- embracing a new mindset

By Business Consulting, Human Resources, Newsletters


Tom Prest- HR Leader

Recruitment & Retention Strategies- embracing a new mindset

By: Tom Prest

Post-pandemic, the employee mindset has irrevocably changed, impacting the future of our work environment. The roller coaster of these past couple of years has shifted the priorities of the workforce; with now greater importance on work-life balance, needing to feel valued at work, and overall satisfaction. Leaders must adapt to these changes to inspire and motivate their staff. Considering these environmental changes, this article highlights six best practices to embrace to attract and retain top talent.

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Nov 16
Love87

November 2022: Leadership & Empathy

By Human Resources


Leadership & Empathy: essential for retention and engagement

By: Tom Prest

“If you’re asking how to create a more empathetic workplace, you’re already way ahead of everybody else.” – Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of KIND

March 2020 marked the beginning of a new normal for everyone in the United States. At the time, we faced uncertainty, fears, and concerns for the future- “pivot” became the word that gave us hope. And while everyone worked hard to adjust, we all faced social isolation and disconnectedness. These new challenges greatly impacted mental well-being, with 42% of people experiencing a decline in their emotional health[1]. To address these challenges, leaders must place greater emphasis on demonstrating empathy, compassion, and connectivity. Engaging with the workforce in this way will increase profitability, work quality, and productivity while fostering retention.

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Aug 23
Love87

September 2022: The Passive Recruitment Starter Kit

By Human Resources


The Passive Recruitment Starter Kit: build your bench with potential qualified candidates

By: Esther Nand

Coined “The Great Resignation,” the high number of open positions and voluntary quits during 2021-2022 has left employers and HR professionals struggling to fill much-needed positions.[i] If your recruitment strategies are proving ineffective this year, passive recruitment may be just the tool to add to your talent acquisition scheme.

Passive recruiting is different from traditional recruiting because it seeks to engage prospective candidates currently employed who are not actively looking for new work but may be open to a rewarding career opportunity if one becomes available.[ii] This article explains how to:

  1. Start a passive job search.
  2. Initiate and build relationships with potential qualified candidates.
  3. Develop your organization’s online presence to support your initiative.
  4. Include networking as part of your approach
  5. Broaden your reach and make your job offering more attractive.

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Apr 28
Love87

April 2022: How to Handle Poor Performance

By Human Resources

How to Handle Poor Performance – 5 critical questions to determine the root cause

By: Eric Wann

Poor performance happens! While unfortunate, employees not performing to task allows managers to open the dialogue with their direct reports. For this conversation to be successful, managers must address this problem with a positive mindset and strive to learn how they can help the individual successfully do their job.

So, how do we approach the poor performance of an employee? We make certain that we understand the root cause of the performance issue and address it, head on. To help determine the reason for poor performance, ask these five critical questions:

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Mar 23
Love87

March 2022: Best Practices for Employee Performance Reviews

By Business Consulting, Human Resources

Best Practices for Employee Performance Reviews- To build leaders, culture, & retention

By: Anne McGraw

Two years into the pandemic, it is clear that organizations need to modernize how they address performance reviews; the old one-size-fits-all approach and rating systems no longer serve a purpose in the modern-day workplace. While the traditional style of performance reviews was already being questioned pre-pandemic, it is more evident now why the process needs to be reevaluated with workers placing greater importance on job satisfaction. With this shift in mindset, businesses need to nurture employee skill sets, improve communications, and have reviews focus on the positives. Professional development needs to be at the core of this new initiative which in turn will create a healthy culture, build leaders, and foster retention.

Here are three ways to rethink how to handle performance management to build an agile, involved, and dedicated workforce.

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Feb 15
Love87

February 2022: Learn how Business Process Analysis can Benefit your Organization

By Business Consulting, Human Resources

Learn how Business Process Analysis can Benefit your Organization

By: Jennifer Meals

Since joining Warren Whitney, I’ve spent some time reflecting on the most common issues companies face. In my experience, one issue that consistently needs to be addressed is modifying and improving processes. Improving process flow (also known as business process analysis) has a significant positive impact with the least disruption. Here is an overview of what BPA is and how it can benefit your organization.

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Jan 19
Love87

January 2022: HR strategies for a Prosperous 2022

By Business Consulting, Human Resources

HR Strategies for a Prosperous 2022: Employee Retention Essentials

By: Beth Williams

While the Omicron variant has created a chaotic start to the new year, organizations still need to evaluate their HR policies to position themselves for a successful 2022. With unprecedented quit rates in 2021 and employees requiring more than just “work” and “pay,” —  this year’s focus should be on employee retention strategies for job satisfaction and initiatives to support recruiting efforts.

Regardless of whether your team is working virtually or in person, here are three steps leaders can take to invest in your employees’ well-being to build engagement and keep your workforce happy in 2022!

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Jul 26
Love86

July 2021: Post-Pandemic Challenges in the New Workplace

By Business Consulting, Human Resources

Post-Pandemic Challenges in the New Workplace

In 2020, many business leaders successfully transitioned their teams to remote work, pivoting to meet the demands of the pandemic. Managing a virtual workforce presented many challenges in the beginning. Now, fast forward to 2021. The pandemic is starting to recede, and leaders are faced with the next challenge — moving to a post-pandemic work environment. With company culture and continued success being key decision-making factors, it is equally important for leaders to listen to their teams to ensure that engagement, productivity, and retention remain high. With deep considerations to be made when developing the return-to-work model, our team of HR experts shares their top pieces of advice to help you support your business.

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Apr 20
Love75

April 2021: Understanding the Employee Handbook

By Business Consulting, Human Resources

What is the Employee Handbook, and why is it important?  By: Kevin Grey

The employee handbook is often an overlooked tool. Many view it as a dull document that only serves to fulfill human resource requirements. However, when used correctly, it has a great ability to help support the company culture to set your organization up for success.

An employee handbook, also known as an employee manual or guide, is a book given to employees by the employer. This book contains job-related information that covers the company’s core values, mission/vision statement, code of conduct, general information on holidays, promotions, company perks, and policies (**policies not required by law), as well as other information modeled after employment laws. The purpose of the employee handbook is to provide a consistent set of policies and procedures. It can also protect the employer from lawsuits because it spells out the at-will employment relationship and employee rights.  It is also a supportive tool to communicate the company culture.

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