No one wants to imagine a medical emergency in the workplace, but unfortunately they do happen. Being prepared means more than having an office first-aid kit on hand — it means having designated employees who are trained to respond to a variety of emergency situations. Training employees on what to do in an emergency can […]
3 Reasons Why I Love the “For HR People Who Do Everything” Ads
When I feel compelled to share an ad on every social media vehicle to which I have access, I take that as a signal that someone is doing something right. That happened to me today, when I watched these ads from Gusto!, a start-up provider of online HR services such as payroll, health benefits, and […]
HR checklist for your start-up
From what I’ve seen and heard, it’s not very common for startups to prioritize HR when they open their doors for business! But that’s a mistake. How should you think about HR for your startup? I’d suggest you create HR plans, policies, and processes that meet short-term needs and budgets while taking into account long-term […]
Benefits Plans: What You Need to Ask
When I was first beginning my corporate career, I didn’t care much about benefits packages. I imagine that my selection was based solely on finding the cheapest option available. I didn’t have a clue about deductibles, co-pays or preferred providers. That all changed 13years ago when I got pregnant and my husband and I looked […]
