Category Archives for Human Resources

The Rising Momentum of Corporate Social Responsibility (Guest: Susan McPherson)

On this episode of ProjectHR, Susan McPherson will talk with us about why being socially responsible is a critical part of a corporate survival.

Create Harassment Training in 10 Steps

It can be a daunting task to create harassment training for your workplace. Additionally, updating your company’s harassment program to comply with current laws can be a challenge, especially if you operate in multiple states. The ten steps to develop and implement, and even improve, a harassment prevention training program is below.

Leading Organizational Change Post COVID-19 (Guest: Dr. Mark Rogers)

On this episode of ProjectHR, Dr. Mark Rogers will talk with us about change, and change leadership in your organization.

Designing A Competitive Employee Benefits Plan (Guest: Jennifer Perera)

On this episode of ProjectHR, Jennifer Perera discusses the how and why behind designing a competitive employee benefits plan. Discover today’s must-have company benefits plans, and learn how you can get creative with healthcare costs!

7 Signs of Authenticity in Business

What does authenticity in business look like? It’s a lot more than conducting regular staff meetings or creating open floor plans. Authenticity is part of a company’s core set of values. It involves openness at every level of the business.

How Much Are Companies Spending on New Hires?

Onboarding sets the stage for your company’s relationship with a new employee. But, exactly how much are companies spending on new hires? According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Benchmarking Report, the average cost of hiring a new employee is $4,129.

Workplace Wellbeing and Creating a Culture of Wellness by Dr. Bradford Cooper

Workplace wellness efforts can improve employee productivity, increase morale, lower employee stress, lower absenteeism, increase retention, and they might even ultimately reduce healthcare costs for employers. The trick has been implementing effective, long-term wellness strategies that work for both the organizations and their individual employees. On this episode of ProjectHR, our guest is Dr. Bradford Cooper, the CEO of US Corporate Wellness, and he knows how to make workplace wellness stick. He’ll be telling us all about:

– The importance of autonomy;

– The challenges that face employer wellness programs;

– What makes wellness efforts successful; and

– Why employers should strive to create a culture of wellness!

What Does an Authentic Employer Really Look Like in 2020?

Research shows that workplace authenticity — in other words, companies who are authentic in their values —makes an employer more attractive to employees. But how exactly does a company come across as authentic? What does an authentic employer actually look like in 2020, and beyond?

Putting The Success in Succession Planning: Jim Bitterle

Never has there been a more important time to have solid succession plans in place. Today we stand on the edge of a major generational shift within our workplaces. Baby Boomers have already begun their collective transition into retirement, and once it hits its stride, companies that don’t have a plan in place will struggle. On this episode of ProjectHR, our guest will be Jim Bitterle, Managing Partner at EDSI, and he’ll be telling us all about:
– Why Succession Planning is important;
– Who is typically responsible for the setting a plan in place;
– How it can help you “Hire for the Future”; and
– He’ll walk us through the Succession Planning process, step-by-step!

10 HR Podcasts You Should Listen To Right Now

We’ve decided to compile a list of the top ten HR podcasts you should listen to right now, so you don’t have to spend the time researching them. These podcasts are in no particular order but filled with everything you need to help you with leadership, business strategy, and a variety of other HR and business topics.