Puppies are wonderful, but they are so much work! It's amazing how quickly they learn behaviors that have been reinforced by rewards. A puppy is very motivated by treats. To housetrain a puppy, give them a reward every time they come back into the house. Pretty soon they will sit and [...]
At the start of the Industrial Revolution, Frederick Taylor helped business owners understand how effective management of workers impacted productivity and profitability. Taylor showed that workers would perform better if they were shown the most efficient processes to follow. As a result, the ratio of managers to workers grew in most [...]
Some small- and mid-sized companies have half of a Human Resources (HR) department, but they don’t know it! In some organizations, the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) handles the HR duties. They might be outsourcing their HR functions to a payroll company. To these companies, the HR function consists of risk management [...]
Some employees take to Facebook to bash their employer. Does the company have to take that, or can they take employment action? Social media has been around long enough now that there is a decent amount of legal precedent. But as you might expect, the answer is, it depends.If the posts fall [...]
Companies should be motivated to promote a healthy work environment. Happy employees are more successful, productive and collaborative. They think more creatively and are not afraid to take risks. Below are some ways to create and promote a positive workplace through these Human Resources (HR) practices. Training We recommend that companies dedicate at least [...]
Many organizations do their annual evaluations in the first quarter. However, research shows that managers and employees dislike performance reviews. The fundamental aspect of any evaluation is COMMUNICATION. Let’s discuss some review processes used by organizations. 360-Degree Review Feedback is gathered from a variety of levels (i.e. subordinates, colleagues and supervisor). The employee also [...]
I ask the question, tell me about the best boss you ever had, frequently. I ask it in job interviews to see how a candidate's prospective new boss might measure up, and I ask it when I'm leading workshops with front line supervisors and managers. While my results are not scientific, they are intuitive - the [...]
The Davidson Group provides strategic Human Resources (HR) leadership that aligns HR practices with core business strategies. We work with companies throughout the Southeast to ensure compliance with ever-changing employment regulations and help them build the most engaged and productive workforces possible.
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