You might be surprised that Mental Health Awareness Month was started in 1949 by the Mental Health American (MHA) organization. This month aims to provide education about mental illness. MHA’s 2023 report found that 21% of adults experience mental illness, which equates to approximately 50 million Americans.It is crucial for companies to [...]
April Fool’s Day is celebrated on Saturday, April 1st. Make sure your business doesn’t get fooled. Here are some Human Resources (HR) issues to consider. 1. When was your employee handbook last updated? If you can’t remember, then it is probably time to have an HR expert review it. We can [...]
You will notice a lot of green this week. Millions around the globe will celebrate the life of Saint Patrick on Friday, March 17th. He planted over 700 churches and baptized thousands. The life of this fifth-century Christian missionary in Ireland highlights some important business lessons that still apply today. Teamwork [...]
You have made strategic investments in your sales and marketing capabilities. They are working, and now things are rocking! However, this growth is putting tremendous pressure on your operations and administrative teams. This is when you need an HR business partner - not a compliance guru. You do not need someone [...]
A study by Monster.com predicts that 96% of workers will look for a new job this year. A great way to gauge whether your employees' level of engagement is to simply ASK them. It is easy to administer a survey using Qualtrics or SurveyMonkey. However, if you suspect the trust gap [...]
As the year draws to a close, it is natural to reflect on the last 12 months. One study estimated that 39% of Americans made resolutions for 2022. However, resolutions are not only for individuals. Organizations should reflect on the year’s events and make plans for the coming year. As expert [...]
November 11th is the day we salute those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. There are almost nine million veterans in the workforce. They bring a diverse skill set to their organizations. The Davidson Group wants to discuss five things that organizations can learn from our veterans. 1. Teamwork Veterans [...]
Frustrated with the performance of his favorite college team, a fervent fan yelled “stop worrying about the culture and just play ball”. What this individual did not recognize is that an organization’s “culture” has a direct impact on the success of the team or business. When teams are struggling, examining the [...]
Companies of all sizes are still figuring out the right mix of in-person, virtual and hybrid working. Zoom and Microsoft Teams allow for efficient meetings with colleagues in different locations. Some organizations are pushing for in-face meetings. Business travel has returned, but some experts predict that pre-COVID levels of corporate travel [...]
Good news: you made strategic investments in your sales and marketing capabilities. They are working, and business is great! Bad news: this increased growth is putting tremendous pressure on your operational and administrative teams. Solution: you need an HR business partner, not a compliance guru. Not someone with an HR title [...]
