Cristina Amyot
Imagine building a house on your own without a general contractor. It can be done. You could go to Home Depot and rent demolition equipment; I’m sure there’s a manual. You could research piping and wiring and source Italian granite for your countertops. And you could most certainly find a “guy,” who knows a “guy,”…
During the past few years, businesses across the globe have faced numerous unique and exceptional challenges. Many businesses were forced to make significant changes to their operations and figure out how to push forward with organizational goals while dealing with substantial and rapid changes. But, we’re here now… and there’s no time like the present…
Have you ever thrown out your back? Brutal. The spine of the human body is central to our every movement. It provides our bodies with a solid foundation and protects the integrity of almost all of the vital functions we use daily. Job descriptions serve an identical purpose for human resources in that they support…
“This meeting could have been an email.” Does this sound familiar? Whether it’s meant as a lighthearted remark or a genuine concern, team meetings are a significant business function that should add, not detract, from your organization’s productivity. Whether your team is working remotely, in the office, or in a hybrid approach, there are some…
Let’s talk tech. Which iPhone do you have? 12, 13, 13Pro? Sleek. Mod. Hip. I feel bad for the stubborn ones stuck with a 6, like my parents, who decline upgrades just to stay with what they know. Would you ever refuse an iOS upgrade and forgo those enhanced camera options? No, never. Who…
Author: Jose Plessman, CMC Network “José, I feel like this is my way of making a difference in the world because most of us spend our lives working.” If I’m working with a company, and I can work with that business owner to make sure that employees are paid correctly, they’re getting the feedback they…
On March 9, 2020, WebMD author Stephanie Watson wrote an article titled Causes of Stress & Their Effects on Your Health. If she only knew then that mere days from publishing the article, nearly every human on the planet would embark on the rollercoaster of the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdown – mask…
The Great Depression, The Great Recession, and now… The Great Resignation. Regardless of whether or not you work in HR, you have likely heard this term in recent months. The Great Resignation is an idea coined by Texas A&M professor Anthony Klotz that predicts a large number of people leaving their jobs after the COVID-19…
We run into many businesses that don’t think they need job descriptions. Their reasons are versions of, “We’re a small business so everyone around here does everything” and “Everyone knows their jobs and what they need to do.” Well, that’s often not the case nor does it address the many reasons job descriptions are essential…
Many businesses are faced with the decision as to whether or not to outsource certain business functions, including but not limited to Human Resources. Below are the top 5 reasons why outsourcing HR may be the best option for your business as opposed to keeping or bringing this position in-house. 1. You May Not Have…