Posts by Roland Hearns
Is It Too Late To Save An Employee At The Point of Resignation?
All too often when a valued employee resigns unexpectedly, the company scrambles to try to “save” the employee from leaving. At that point, is it too little too late? Many…
Read MoreWhat Employees Value Most May Surprise You
Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to work with colleges and universities around the United States, facilitating workshops, speaking in classrooms, and interviewing students for internships and entry-level positions upon…
Read MoreWhat I Learned from The Guy in The Mailroom
First impressions are everything. And when it comes to starting a new job, it’s do or die. But how your coworkers view you isn’t the only thing that matters. The…
Read MoreWhat’s Really Behind the Talent Shortage?
We hear this every day from companies across the state (and across the U.S.) that they are hiring, yet they’re facing challenges trying to find the workers to fill the…
Read MoreMore HR Trends for 2022 and Beyond
Late last year we took a look at upcoming HR trends for 2022. We then revisited those trends to see which ones held up, and to highlight some notable developments…
Read MoreHR Trends for 2022 Revisited
In September of 2021 we discussed 5 HR trends for 2022. Now that we’re almost halfway through the year (as hard as that is to believe), we thought it’d be…
Read MoreThe Great Resignation: Part 2
With this blog, we’ll pick up where we left off last week discussing causes of the great resignation and prevention measures. Click here to read Part 1 of this…
Read MoreThe Great Resignation: Causes, Solutions, and Perspective
Much has been written and speculated about The Great Resignation, and while no one seems to have definitive answers or solutions, some causes are obvious. With time, and with…
Read More5 Tell-Tale Signs of a Burnt-Out Employee
Employee burnout, or the feelings of disinterest, fatigue, and general reluctance that disengaged employees may feel toward their jobs, is a serious issue that affects many in the workforce. Given…
Read MoreMaintaining Connections Through the Pandemic – Managing Remotely, Pt. II
COVID-19 has prompted many companies to ask their employees to work from home to avoid further spreading the virus. As such, many employees have started to work from home using…
Read More5 Tips For Effective Group Meetings
5 Tips For Effective Group Meetings We’ve all been in meetings before that could have been summarized and distributed in an email. Often, it feels like group meetings have become…
Read More5 Keys to Building A High Performing Team
The success or failure of every business depends greatly upon 2 factors: The product or service the business provides The team that provide the product or service. But that’s not…
Read More4 Recruiting Tips You Should Know
Recruiting the right people for your company is not a simple task. Finding the best possible fit for your company is not just a challenge, but a tremendous opportunity. To…
Read MoreCommon HR Mistakes to Avoid
Everybody makes mistakes from time to time, especially in the workplace. However, HR mistakes can create major headaches. The HR department has several responsibilities to take care of to protect…
Read MoreFrom Day 1 – How To Help A New Employee Adjust
As an employer, it’s important to capitalize on this opportunity to make new employees feel welcome, comfortable and included as a part of the team. Unfortunately, many companies neglect the…
Read More5 Tips For Writing The Best Resume With The Fewest Words
Whether you’re drafting a new resume or changing an old one, it might be tempting to write a resume that could be mistaken for a small novel. After all, this…
Read MoreIs “Do-It-Yourself” HR Really Worth It?
If you have or you’re starting your own business, it may be tempting to wear as many hats as possible to keep initial costs down, including a Human Resources hat.…
Read MoreWhy You Need A Mentoring Program
“I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.” – Live and Learn and Pass…
Read MoreTalent Today and Tomorrow
2017 SHRM Talent Management Conference & Exposition At the end of this year’s SHRM Talent Management Conference in Chicago, Illinois, there was no doubt in my mind that I would…
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