Cristina Amyot
Employee burnout is an all-too-common phrase used in today’s workforce. It’s become an increasingly frequent issue that affects employees across various industries. Burnout happens when employees feel physically or emotionally exhausted, and can lead to low performance, higher turnover, and prevent your organization from operating at its highest level. Burnout is both manageable and preventable.…
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As an HR professional or small business owner, understanding the differences between employees and independent contractors is crucial for navigating legal compliance. Many hiring managers don’t think through the pluses and minuses of defining employees vs. contractors. Many just wing it and do what makes sense financially or allow a long-term project to extend indefinitely. Moreover,…
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Remote work is here to stay, and with it comes a new set of challenges for HR professionals. However, overseeing and managing remote employees doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right approach, you can foster productivity and engagement in your virtual team. The saying “You get what you give” holds true in remote management.…
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In today’s workplace, collaboration and communication are critical skills to possess, and finding the right tools to enhance these skills can make all the difference. One such tool is DiSC, a powerful resource designed to enhance communication skills, give employees the tools to build more effective relationships, boost teamwork and productivity, and foster personal and…
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Workplace incivility refers to rude, disrespectful, or insensitive behavior in the workplace that can negatively affect the overall work environment. This can include behaviors such as belittling comments, gossiping, ignoring colleagues, or displaying a lack of professionalism. In its simplest form, workplace incivility refers to any behavior that disrupts the normal flow of work. The…
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Classifying your employees can feel like an easy part of managing your team. Choosing an employee’s department, how they get paid, their job title, and whether they’re full-time or part-time are just a few examples of how businesses commonly classify their employees. Seems pretty simple, right? Well, some classifications are not so easy. One of…
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The intricacies of processing and managing payroll are often much more than most people think. As a business owner, you may be wondering if you can handle the time and energy it takes to manage this integral business process. The answer here is it depends. For example, I can fix my water heater, but I…
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Salary inquiries from employees or job candidates can be a minefield for employers. As a business owner, you know the value your employees are getting is much more than their baseline salary. Responding to salary inquiries with: “This role pays X amount of dollars” does not properly showcase the true value of a role, and…
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If you’re a business owner, you can likely attest to the fact that there is no shortage of business priorities that need your attention each and every day. Every business owner has goals they want their organization to achieve, daily operations they need to attend to, and initiatives they want to implement. It’s true that…
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In today’s competitive business landscape, Human Resource Management (HRM) has emerged as an ever-critical function for organizational success. It is no wonder that many consider this department the heart and soul of their business. Recent global events have unequivocally demonstrated the paramount importance of HRM in effectively managing company risk, cultivating a productive workforce, and…
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