“Have fun but not TOO much fun,” said my mother 1,000 times in my life. It’s a great quote for anyone hosting or attending a company-sponsored holiday party this season. There are lots of reasons to throw an end-of-year party: you want to show employees you appreciate them, you want folks to let loose and enjoy each other and it’s …
Retention is huge for the growth and success of a company. Improved employee relations, an increase in collaboration, and higher profits are all long-term benefits of retention. Not to mention, you save money on turnover costs. Did you know the cost of turnover is about 33% of your employee’s salary? In today’s talent market that number could be doubled. First things first: …
Win the War on Talent What is an employer brand? How can you use it to win the war on talent? An employer’s brand is the way you share your entire employee experience internally and externally. This includes your reputation as a whole and relates to your employment value proposition (EVP). If you want to learn more about EVP, check …
Lisa Leath on Shifting Wilmington’s Traditional Ways Leath, an HR professional, will talk about how Wilmington employers can become more agile and forward-thinking as talent seeks remote or hybrid workplaces.
Resume tips Lisa Leath is the proud owner of Leath HR Group, a company based out of Wilmington, NC that serves clients across the country. Lisa has been the in field of Human Resources since March of 2008, and has worked with companies such as Corning Incorporated and Alcami prior to branching off and creating her own business. Both Leath and …
As local schools are making decisions about how to move forward with student instruction this fall, local businesses also have decisions to make regarding their working parents. School Decisions test employers Businesses have shared with the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce that they are concerned about maintaining adequate staffing given the challenges that are facing parents, said Natalie English, president and …
Who we are and what we’re up to: Leath HR Group is a human resource consulting firm, serving the Cape Fear area of North Carolina, and beyond. We are serious about bringing modern HR practices to our clients and pushing the boundaries on how business leaders think of “good HR.” For three years, Leath HR Group has rapidly established our …
Settling for good HR practices compared with great HR practices can be the difference between mediocre performance and highly productive performance, both at an individual and team level. Especially in the emerging talent markets, designing a laser-focused employee experience can help reduce turnover, strengthen engagement and enhance your employer brand. Great HR leaders will champion efforts with senior leaders on …
The 40 Under 40 Award is presented by StarNews Media and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the award is to recognize young professionals who are doing great things in our community. Recipients had to be younger than 40 years old as of Dec. 31, 2019; live or work in Brunswick, New Hanover or Pender counties; and display …
When Leath HR Group trains employers on how to conduct a great, legal interview, we often hear remarks like “thanks for keeping us out of jail!” Although you probably won’t go to jail for asking the wrong question or saying something offensive in an interview, your company could be subject to some hefty fines and bad PR. According to a …