For the first time in history, the U.S. workforce is made up of five different generations: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, according to this recent Purdue University report. With this multi-generational diversity comes a wide range of perspectives, skills, and preferences in the workplace. This presents an incredible opportunity for business growth when you create the appropriate …
Show Your Appreciation for Employee Appreciation Day
Write a thank-you note: Write a personal note to each of your employees, thanking them for their hard work and contributions to the company. It shows that you value and appreciate their efforts. Offer extra time off: Giving your employees an extra hour or two off can be a great way to show appreciation for their hard work. It gives …
8 Low-Cost Benefits Employees Love
If you are juggling between keeping business costs down while making sure you have competing benefits to retain employees in this tight labor market, we see you. Many business owners are in the same boat. Staying competitive doesn’t have to mean higher costs. It pushes us to be creative and intentional when it comes to developing a retention strategy. Try …
Have you REALLY Looked Everywhere for Top Talent? Consider the H-1B Visa Program?
Sponsoring talent through the H-1B Visa Program is highly rewarding and isn’t as daunting or expensive as you may think, if you have the right legal guidance, that is. You may be saying to yourself, “this is going to cost a fortune, there are too many regulatory hurdles, and why would I sponsor a foreign worker in this political climate, …
Avoid Layoffs: Expert Hiring and Selection Advice
As the list of companies announcing layoffs continues to grow, I feel it’s sensible to point out that layoffs are tough business decisions with very high stakes. But how do we go from a market of rapid hiring to mass layoffs? And what can we do about it? Buzzword alert…it comes down to being intentional with your workforce planning. Hiring should be just as …
NEWS: “Just say no to meetings” – HR experts weigh in
Shopify, an e-commerce company based in Canada, just released they are encouraging employees to “Just say no to meetings in 2023”. At first glance, this may sound like a workplace dream but we’re here to give an HR expert opinion on this. We’ve all been in those meetings where you’ve thought to yourself “this could’ve been an email”. There’s also …
Improving the Candidate Experience
Did you know, according to the Department of Labor Bureau, there are 10.5 million jobs open right now? What does that mean for the labor market? It means there are two job openings for every person looking for a job, otherwise known as a “candidate’s market”. Business leaders, you need to stand out from the competition. Attracting top talent for …
Stay Interviews: 6 Questions to Ask Your Employees Regularly
Stay Interviews: 6 Questions to Ask Your Employees Regularly Employee Retention | Manager/Employee 1:1s | Stay Interviews Competitive pay, half-day Fridays, and snack-stocked break rooms are company perks that catch your eye as a potential new hire. They certainly entice you while interviewing and for the first few weeks on the job. But what’s left to retain folks when the …
Leath HR Group Grows: Senior HR Consultant
Leath HR Group continues to grow! We are pleased to announce that Greg Mosher has joined the Leath HR Group team as a Senior HR Consultant. With over 20 years of global HR and business leadership experience, Greg is excited for this opportunity to help businesses develop and grow their people operations with Leath HR Group in Southeastern NC. Greg’s …
The Most Crucial Part of Your 2023 Planning: Your People
It’s that time of the year! Year-end tasks like budgeting, end-of-year reporting, and strategic planning for the upcoming year are in full swing! As you work through your to-do list, it is important to keep Your People as a top priority when strategizing for 2023. The tight labor market, coupled with high inflation and economic volatility, placing focus on your …