National PTSD Awareness Day is coming up around the corner on June 27th and I thought this would be a good time to shed light on the topic. More and more we hear about the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the workplace. According to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately 3.5% of […]
Helios HR consultants partner with a variety of organizations that bring different cultures, missions, values, priorities, and expectations to the table. You will often hear us say there are no two engagements that are alike, which is why we pride ourselves in offering a truly tailored solution to fit each of the unique clients in […]
When I began consulting, I always knew I would be helping companies solve HR problems. In fact, that was the reason I was there! What has surprised me the most is the number of retirement plan account problems I have encountered throughout my time with Helios. Administration of retirement plans is a complex task and […]
Most organizations that I consult with aren’t trying to play games with how they compensate their staff. Quite simply, they just want to pay their employees fairly and competitively! While this seemingly straightforward goal is absolutely attainable with a combination of market pricing and sensible HR administration, organizations oftentimes don’t take the proper steps to […]
Throughout my time as an HR consultant, I have worked with companies of all sizes, but for the purpose of this article, I wanted to focus primarily on small business. When talking about policies and compliance topics one of the first questions companies ask is about the different types of leave and FMLA. To put it […]
HR metrics are measurements intended to be aligned with business and HR strategic goals. Metrics can be mathematically very simple and the most effective ones are typically those that can be easily understood and communicated. This blog details the process to follow to ensure that the HR metrics that you’re creating and using are of […]
It seems like in today’s technology-centered world, there is an application (app) for everything! You could run your whole life on your smartphone if you had the right tools at your fingertips. A lot of companies are cashing in on this trend and creating apps that are convenient to its desktop users. Why not take advantage […]
What is a “Hot Job”? When I’m working with clients to develop targeted recruiting plans it’s common to encounter positions that require additional planning in order to successfully fill the vacancy. These jobs are those that are in high demand and are often referred to as “hot jobs”. In other words, a “hot job” is […]
Now that you have decided a Learning Management System (LMS) is right for your organization, the next step is to select the right LMS. I won’t be covering the entire project lifecycle from strategy alignment, budgeting, resource allocation, requirements gathering, etc., and instead, want to boil down some of the main features and functionality […]
In these times of working leaner and meaner, we find ourselves trying to figure out how to do more with less. We need our employees to be heavily engaged in the work they are doing for us to ensure they are as productive as possible. According to a Gallup Study, The State of the Global Workplace, […]
What is Role Clarity? The simplest way of describing role clarity ties back to the basic question of whether an organization can clearly describe the duties and responsibilities associated with a role and the accompanying baseline requirements that an individual needs to have in order to effectively perform the role. Creating and maintaining an environment […]
Human resources professionals do not all come with the same set of gifts and talents to bring to organizations based on different stages of maturity. Know your organization, understand its needs and you will find the best Human Resources Leadership for your business’s lifecycle. What Start-ups should look for in an HR Leader For new […]
This blog is Part Three of a three-part series on HR-related Federal Contracting compliance: Part One addresses the process to follow to determine the applicability different federal regulations to your company; Part Two provides a walkthrough and checklist to determine the applicability of specific laws and executive orders; and Part Three discusses compliance resources that […]
With Valentine’s Day and Employee Appreciation Day around the corner on March 2nd, it’s a good reminder to check in on your employee engagement. Not only is an engaged culture more fun to work in, creating a culture that embodies happiness and satisfaction just makes cents! (Pun-intended.) Effective human capital practices can and will, lead to positive […]
Year over year we find that leaders from organizations of all sizes and industries share that employee and leadership development are among the top challenges that they face in their business. Is this true for you? To address this challenge head-on requires an organization undertake a system-wide approach, and one of the critical components typically […]
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