Michael Christman, MBA, SHRM-SCP
Michael Christman, MBA, SHRM-SCP is a dynamic Human Resources Executive with a successful track record in HR leadership and consulting within fast-paced, evolving organizations experiencing substantial growth and change. With a comprehensive grasp of end-to-end business operations, he excels in crafting visionary strategies and delivering impactful outcomes. Michael’s expertise spans diverse public, private, and PE-backed […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Avoid A Nightmare Holiday Party
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
HR Thought Leadership
Leath HR Group featured in WILMA Magazine | November 7th, 2022 HR Thought Leadership: From an HR pro herself, Lisa Leath, our Founder, shares how we came to be in 2015. Leath HR Group was created to help provide people strategy support to small and mid-sized businesses that are looking to grow. Since July 2022, […]
HR and Cybersecurity – Keep The Conversations Going
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to an end, that doesn’t mean the conversation has to. Cybersecurity should remain an ongoing conversation for all people leaders, especially for those in the growing digital working world. Not only do cyberattacks pose a risk to your people, but they also pose an enormous risk to your business and […]