First let’s start off by saying: a Performance Review does not equal a salary increase! Yes, the two are normally tied together…but that raise is tied to the end result of the performance review as a reward. Too many managers shy away from doing performance reviews on their employees because they assume they HAVE to… Continue reading Do’s & Don’ts of Performance Reviews: And Why You NEED To Do Them!
Author: BarbBuckner
Barb Buckner is a seasoned Human Resource professional with 20+ years experience partnering with start-ups, family-owned businesses, small/medium-sized corporations and non-profit/ volunteer organizations. She has set up new HR departments and well as revamped existing ones.
She founded TimelessHR Solutions because she found that many managers struggled with how to best relate to and lead their employees and didn’t initially perceive Human Resources as a valued partner in their success. By taking the time to actively listen and understand, Barb found that leaders were more open to her recommendations. She helped them see the full picture and achieve positive results.
Don’t Skip the New Employee Orientation!
In today’s busy world, many companies are so focused on getting a candidate hired and started that they are no longer taking the time to properly integrate them into the company. A New employee orientation serves so many purposes as it introduces new employees to the workplace and familiarizes them with some of the company’s… Continue reading Don’t Skip the New Employee Orientation!
Small Businesses NEED Small Perks – Because It DOES Matter
Having worked in the small business arena for so many years, I am accustomed to hearing the “we can’t afford that” or “only the big companies can offer benefits like that.” Sadly, the little things you can add to a benefits package really don’t cost all that much in the long run. Let’s start with… Continue reading Small Businesses NEED Small Perks – Because It DOES Matter
Employee Lawsuits Hit Small Businesses the Most
“We’re a small business…it would never happen to us.” “It hasn’t ever happened in the past so why worry about it happening now.” “Its not as big a deal as every makes it out to be.” Any of those comments sounds familiar? If you’ve worked in a start-up or small business setting, its probably something… Continue reading Employee Lawsuits Hit Small Businesses the Most
Key Leadership Trait to Learn This Year: How to “Read” People
Mastering the art of “reading” people Where Leaders succeed and Managers fall short is in their attitude towards their co-workers or employees. Managers just expect their employees to listen to them and do what they say, but Leaders know that to really get people to give you 110% you have to build a trust with… Continue reading Key Leadership Trait to Learn This Year: How to “Read” People
Managers: The Solution to Every Problem is NOT Termination
Everyone thinks that they can be a Manager. Honestly, I think some just want the title and power that comes along with it so badly that they convince themselves they are “management” material and you can’t tell them otherwise. For those that dream about moving into a management position, there is still time to teach… Continue reading Managers: The Solution to Every Problem is NOT Termination
Appreciation: It’s a Top-Down Thing
One of the biggest complaints we hear coming from employees – regardless of their position or status of the job market – is that they don’t feel appreciated. Its so simple, yet something overlooked time and time again. In some cases, managers will even make excuses for their lack of appreciation and feel they are… Continue reading Appreciation: It’s a Top-Down Thing
The Confusion Over What is a “Probationary Period”
So many candidates encounter the line: “You will be under probation for the first 90 days of your employment.” But, does the new employee or the employer REALLY know what that means? Let’s start with a little history… The “probationary period” was started as a way for employers to deal with Unions and their rules… Continue reading The Confusion Over What is a “Probationary Period”
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