What is psychological safety? Psychological safety is a term that has quickly emerged within the corporate zeitgeist and become a highly discussed topic among HR and organizational management “thought leaders”. Some people may hear this term and consider it to merely be a new, trendy buzzword. However, the concept of psychological safety is nothing new, […]
Employees are one of the greatest assets a company can have. They take care of business in a myriad of ways. Whether it’s customer service, food service, crunching numbers, writing policies, or cleaning the bathroom, employees are the lifeblood of any organization. While it is true that employees are hired to perform tasks for a […]
Ever since March 2020, we have taken thousands of calls about how the pandemic is changing the typical business model. Overnight (literally), many businesses had to close, reduce occupancy, or shift to a remote work model. We find ourselves in this position again with Nevada’s current Statewide Pause. Even before we were in the midst […]
We get calls that make us smile, some make us cringe, some cause to step back and think, and some calls just surprise us. If an employee came to you and told you they were concerned that another employee was out to get them, do you know how you would handle that situation? What if […]
We at the Nevada Association of Employers extend our deepest condolences to the victims and families of gun violence in Pittsburg, PA and Matthews, NC. As Nevada employers and employees reflect on the increasing gun violence in the United States, it is tempting to discuss causes for the violence and potential solutions to curbing it. […]
By: Amy Matthews Is your company leaving candidates with the best image of your organization? Many companies are concerned with their public image, especially in 2018, when we are all so exposed through social media outlets. We worry about a bad Yelp or Google review. Some companies have a strong focus on brand management or […]
Company culture is a hot term floating around many employers across the United States right now. According to Kate Gonger of Gizmodo.com, Google recently released a statement to its employees stating that, “[Google would like to continue] its open culture while enforcing respectful communication among employees.” Some industries, technology in particular, see the terms “open culture” […]
By: Amy Matthews Hire slowly, fire quickly. This is a saying that has been around for a while, and I always casually toss it at employers like a mantra. In fact, I did this a couple of weeks ago, and the business owner said, “Why?” After some pondering, this is what I told her: Company […]
As employers, knowing which types of behavior count as types of harassment in the workplace may be one of the most important pieces of information that you have in your toolbox. Did you know that actionable claims are not just limited to business hours or the worksite? There are quite a few misconceptions when it […]
By: Amy Matthews Retention Matters. Finding quality employees can be a tricky process. The rule of thumb in HR is “hire slowly, fire quickly.” Employers should take their time finding the right employees, and then, most important of all, they should focus on keeping them. We all instinctively know that employee turnover is expensive—but how […]
