Over the course of my career in Human Resources, I have had the displeasure of terminating the employment of a number of employees. In other words: I have fired people. I have processed what is known as a Reduction-in-Force (RIF); conducted a group lay-off and have ended the employment of individuals who knowingly broke a policy or acted in such an egregious manner they had started to pack up their offices before I had ever walked in the room. While these types of terminations are a bit more obvious; on occasion, there have been terminations that were not quite as black and white.
Best Practices | Employee Relations | Talent Acquisition
I recently started working with a client who has been using employment agreements with the entire employee population. I raised the question as to why they were using employment agreements instead of the traditional offer letter, which has led to discussions about why organizations use employment agreements and when it is appropriate to use them.
Total Rewards | Employee Relations | Talent Acquisition
I was recently speaking with a young man that received an offer for a new employment opportunity. This new position would provide him with a significant increase in salary, as well as benefits and perks he had not received from his previous employers. However, before accepting the offer, the young man took the gamble of making a counter offer to the salary presented to him by the potential new employer.
Communication | Total Rewards | Business Management & Strategy | Best Practices | Employee Relations
As HR consultants, clients often approach us seeking guidance on how to manage an employee who is under performing in their current role. By the time a manager has decided to approach HR with the situation they are often frustrated with the poor performance and are seeking HR intervention. Poor performance is an inevitable part of every organization and it is imperative that supervisors and HR work together to determine the best course of action for each situation.
Total Rewards | Business Management & Strategy | Best Practices | Employee Relations
It’s budget time! Since labor is usually the highest expense an organization has, it is crucial to take the time to determine your pay budget. If planned properly, pay increases can be a tool to help engage, motivate, and retain top talent. Below are a few things to take into consideration when setting your pay budget:
Communication | Best Practices | Employee Relations
Change is everywhere. We see it all of the time. And let’s face it, change is scary. At Helios, our clients are constantly faced with changes. One of the biggest and scariest of these changes is a merger and acquisition. So how do you keep your employees motivated and engaged when going through such a big change as a merger and acquisition?
