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Beyond the Paperwork – Building a Strategic Onboarding Program: From First Impressions to Lasting Impact
. Onboarding is a comprehensive process that is designed to integrate new team members as seamlessly as possible into their roles, teams and organizational culture.
Jenay Rhoads
Jun 103 min read


The Great Culture Disconnect: Bridging the Gap Between Aspirations and Actions
Organizational culture exists, it exists whether leadership takes a proactive approach or not. It is true, there are many organizations that dedicate time and resources into designing, improving and/or maintaining culture and are doing it well. However, for any number of reasons there are those organizations that a gap between the stated or hoped for culture does not align with the organizational policies and practices.
Jenay Rhoads
Jun 102 min read


Building a Resilient Workforce
Organizations that want a resilient workforce must build that workforce.
Jenay Rhoads
Mar 214 min read


Why does Employee Appreciation Day matter?
Employee Appreciation Day on March 7th is the perfect reminder to celebrate your team this month. Showing publicly our appreciation and...
Jenay Rhoads
Mar 62 min read


Verifying Job Candidates Qualifications: Crucial Step or Sidestep
In today's competitive job market, the stakes for hiring the right talent have never been higher. Companies are investing significantly in t
Jenay Rhoads
Feb 46 min read


Unveiling the Essential Dates for January and February 2025: HR Tasks, Compliance, and Employee Announcements
As we enter 2025, January and February essential dates for HR that every leader and HR professional should prioritize.
Jenay Rhoads
Jan 143 min read


Do you have big goals for 2025? We'll help you to achieve them.
As your Strategic Partner, we work in your business's best interests by aligning HR strategies with business operations and overall goals an
Jenay Rhoads
Jan 22 min read


The Employer's Checklist for 2025
This checklist will guide you through the top 10 areas you should review.
Jenay Rhoads
Dec 31, 20243 min read


How Can Recognition and Development Tools Motivate Team Members While Staying Budget Conscious?
Recognition is undeniably the most cost-effective method to motivate team members. Recognition creates a sense of belonging and value. Team
Jenay Rhoads
Dec 3, 20244 min read


Staying in Loop - Alternative Work Arrangements
Managing remote, hybrid and flexible work schedules.
Jenay Rhoads
Jul 19, 20240 min read
New OT Rules - What should Employers Do????
In order for exempt employees to remain exempt from minimum wage and overtime (assuming they meet the duties test and salary basis test)...
Jenay Rhoads
Jun 19, 20241 min read


Jenay Rhoads
Jun 18, 20240 min read


Unlocking HR Success: Essential Tips for Startups and Established Organizations
June 3, 2024 Many folks have the misunderstanding that human resources is just for the big organizational players or that human resources...
Jenay Rhoads
Jun 3, 20247 min read


Jenay Rhoads
May 21, 20240 min read


Section 7(i) Overtime Exemption – Commissioned Sales Employees
Overtime exemption for sales personnel.
Jenay Rhoads
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Exempt and Non - Exempt Employees: What It Isn’t, What It Is *Hint, it is more than just paying a salary*
Jenay Rhoads, SHRM-SCP, PHR February 21, 2024 In my last blog, I spoke about the tests for determining whether a worker is an independent...
Jenay Rhoads
Feb 21, 20244 min read


Independent Contractor or Employee - New Year, New Rule
Independent contractors, or gig workers, may seem like a solution to the litany issues and complexities that go along with employee...
Jenay Rhoads
Feb 2, 20242 min read


Form I9's Glow Up - What you need you need to know
Summary of the changes in the form I(
Jenay Rhoads
Aug 9, 20231 min read
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