“Hire for fit, train for skill.” We say (and hear) these words often in the human resources world. Soft skills play an important role in the retention of employees. Why? Because statistics show that soft skills (the ability to interact well with others) play a big part in creating an environment where employees will want […]
When was the last time you talked to your employees? Do you know if their performance is lacking because of a personal issue or because they don’t understand how their job aligns with the company mission? Did you know that most of them just want a simple thank you occasionally? Performance management does not happen […]
Each year the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) releases detailed statistics on the charges filed with its office. On February 26th, the EEOC released its statistics for fiscal year 2020, which ran from October 2019 through September 2020. Again, retaliation was the most frequently cited claim in charges filed with the EEOC. In 2020, retaliation […]
Did you know that we have updated our training offerings? As we speak with employers in the community, it is interesting to see how often they mention that they have taken our training classes. For some, they still have notes from classes they took from us in the mid-1990’s. For others, they attend or send […]
Did you know that it is recommended to do a yearly I-9 audit? It is so important to do regular checks of your employee files and I-9s and this time of the year is the perfect time to do it. If you need assistance, NAE can help. Our team of experienced professionals can assist through […]
2020 has many of us in a charged emotional state. Between the pandemic, civil unrest, and economic troubles, it is difficult to identify how we feel sometimes. Now, more than ever, we have an opportunity to educate our staff when it comes to inclusive behavior. Different backgrounds, religions, morals, ethics, and values all come into […]
Do you know when to call for HR help? Do you know what it means (and how it feels) to have a resource in HR that you can count on? How do you know if you need HR assistance? And, if you do need HR assistance, what kind do you need? Many companies are too […]
As we all adjust to the new “normal” at home and at the workplace (or for some people their home turning into the workplace) it is important to remember that while the workplace may be disjointed, proper workplace conduct must still be followed. On April 9, 2020 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued “What You […]
The day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. The new I-9 has been released. Employers should start using the new form right away. There was only a minor change to the computer fillable form. The print version is still the same however, employers still need to use the updated form to reflect the […]
There’s been a lot of buzz in the HR world recently about soft skills. Employers are recognizing that certain attributes mean more than others when it comes to making decisions about who to hire. At the same time, employees are also recognizing that who they work for matters. Employees will leave a job when they […]
