Entries by Nancy Meyer, SHRM-CP

Employee Recognition

The Fall season has officially begun, and that means the holiday season is on the horizon. With the hustle and bustle of seasonal events, this is a prime opportunity for company leadership to show their gratitude for their employees who work diligently to help the company achieve its goals.  Inflation and other rising costs make […]

Supporting Employees with Seasonal Affective Disorder

As summer ends and evolves into fall then winter, daylight hours dissipate and darkness becomes plentiful during the day. Many employees leave for work in the dark and arrive home when it is nearly or fully dark. For some people, this reduction in natural light from the change in seasons can trigger a health condition […]

Adapting Your DEI Efforts for the Fall Season

Results from a 2023 Pew Research survey show that approximately 56% of working Americans support diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the work environment. DEI promotes problem solving through different perspectives, employee and consumer loyalty, and boosts overall profits. When DEI components are integrated into the work environment, it offers opportunities for co-workers to […]

Corporate Social Responsibility in the Fall

Leadership teams inside an organization understand that building a quality product and/or delivering an exemplary service experience are not enough to be competitive in today’s global market.  Wise leaders know that consumers and employees seek more fulfillment and want to know that their time and money go to companies who contribute to the betterment of […]

Navigating the Holiday Planning Process

Although it is still summer, many employees’ minds are starting to think of cooler days and winter holidays. Eleven holidays, many religious based, are in the month of December alone. As winter holidays rapidly approach, it often means an influx of employees requesting time off to celebrate or to use any last paid time off […]

Remote Internships

Internships offer a myriad of benefits, along with some unique challenges, to the students who complete them and for the companies who host them. Internships provide a practical way for students to acquire and refine knowledge centered on their professional path, and companies get a first-hand opportunity to review and mold potential talent for their […]

Remote Work and Summer Travel

As I write this blog, I am working at my elderly parents’ home, hours away from my home office, while they are out running errands. After I finish work, my gears will shift from employee-mode to daughter-mode. Where I will assist with tasks for which they need my in-person help. At the end of the […]

Mid-Year Performance Reviews

Human Resources professionals and managers are well-versed on the annual performance evaluation process, but they may have challenges including another integral piece of the employee review process: mid-year performance reviews.  Both mid-year and annual reviews are essential to the growth and development of the employee which impacts the company’s profitability.  It is crucial to have […]