Employees want (and need) the answers to five questions

June 16, 2014 by

It will be harder tomorrow than it is today to find great employees who not only have the knowledge, skills and abilities you are looking for, but also that “spark” that makes it all work.  Once you find a great employee it is critical to invest time in conversations focused on keeping this person on […]

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Don’t Miss the HR Boot Camp on February 16

January 28, 2012 by

The Oregon Employer Council of Josephine County is hosting “HR Boot Camp” in Grants Pass on February 16, 2012 from 8am – Noon.  I will lead you through an interactive session that will get you on the road to becoming a “Lean, Mean HR Machine!” We will cover issues including: ●             HR Compliance: five things […]

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Formally evaluate employee performance and development

January 18, 2012 by
This entry is part 9 of 9 in the series 10.5 COMMON EMPLOYMENT-RELATED MISTAKES - And how to avoid them

Some employers simply do not believe in conducting performance reviews.  It’s understandable.  Oftentimes the process is not only grueling, it is a waste of time for both the employee and the manager.  When it comes time to defend employment decisions or discrimination complaints however, these employers often regret their failure to formally document performance (both […]

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