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It's no secret that workplace mental health is a problem. In fact, it's estimated that 500 million people worldwide suffer from some form of mental illness. That's one in four people! And, according to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of...

A one size fits all approach does not work when it comes to human resource requirements. This is ever-changing and complex, so it is important to find a customized HR solution that will work for your specific needs.  Here are eight benefits of customized...

Hiring upper management is no easy task. But, it's worth the extra effort to get the perfect candidate. Here are a few tips for hiring upper management: 1. Know your company culture and what you’re looking for Before you can start hiring, it is essential to know your...

Finding the top talent for your business is a challenge, and so is keeping them happy. The core goal of a human resources manager or department is to keep employees engaged and productive while ensuring your organization operates in accordance with federal, state, and...

As much as we want to be “business as usual” the two-year-long pandemic, and the events of the past week require us to take a breathe and re-think our notion of “normal”. Our colleagues and team members are in a state of worry, fear, and uncertainty. As employers,...

As a business owner, every tax deduction matters. The IRS has made it easy to deduct your business expenses from your business taxes. If you are a small business owner, this can be an important deduction for the year. You may also want to consider taking advantage of...

We all have those days, the meetings seem endless and there continues to be more and more of them until your day is done. I’ve noticed my schedule seems to reflect that more and more and no matter what tactic or trick I use to try and give myself some breathing space,...

I wish that motivation and feeling motivated was something I had the secret formula to, but unfortunately, I don’t. There are times when I am energized, motivated and excited to get some work done and others...not so much. Like anyone else, I get tired, bored, or just...

The only constant in life is change. We have been told that from the beginning of time yet it doesn’t make it easier to cope when change comes our way. When change occurs within an organization, helping your employees understand and work through change is a process...

There are many pieces of literature that talk, explain, define and itemize #leadership. “What makes up a leader” is a question that can lead to too much debate as we assess, breakdown and scrutinize the #leaders who have risen to the occasion and those who haven't. As...