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Corporate Culture’s Influence on Organizational Effectiveness

Issue: May 2013 by .

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A fundamental key to experiencing organizational effectiveness is to ensure alignment of the organizational culture to the strategic mission, vision and goals of your company. When considering the concept of organizational culture, one may first think of those organizations with exceptionally strong cultures such as Disney, Google or Apple. It is true these organizations’ cultures [...]

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Food & Fitness Fundamentals: Workplace Health in Central Virginia

Issue: April 2013 by .

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As the final days of winter are behind us, we can expect to see an increase of families walking in their neighborhoods, joggers filling the streets and the local gyms enjoying an increase in membership. It is well-known that just 30 minutes of moderate exercise a few times per week, along with healthy food choices, [...]

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Employee Benefits as a Strategic Tool

Issue: March 2013 by .

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Employee benefits—the term is a much bemoaned or loved one among companies and employees alike. But one thing that is rarely discussed is why business leaders should be concerned about the internal and external strategic alignment of the benefits being provided to its employees. The reasons are multi-faceted but boil down to two main reasons. [...]

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Solutions for Stress in the Workplace

Issue: February 2013 by .

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Are your employees performing to their potential? Do they come to work cheerful, energized and ready to contribute, add value and stay for the long haul? Or, have you noticed an increase in illnesses, absenteeism, conflict and poor attitudes among your employees? What might be causing this negative impact on your organization? For many work [...]

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The HR ABC’s for 2013

Issue: January 2013 by .

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The year 2013 promises to hold many changes for business leaders of all organizations. Human Resources (HR) leaders need to be prepared to adjust, accommodate and strategically plan for the future. In light of impending employment law changes, competition for top talent, as well as employability for HR professionals, here are the HR ABC’s for [...]

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Care and Concern: Cost-Effective Retention Strategies

Issue: December 2012 by .

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As 2012 comes to a close and we look back at our organizations’ successes and struggles, often leaders can see that they have spent much time, effort and energy focused on recruiting, selecting and attempting to retain top talent for our organizations. Business leaders in Central Virginia desire that their employees arrive each day prepared [...]

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Get Prepared. Get Connected. Get SHRM.

Issue: November 2012 by .

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Are you ready for 2013? Have you reviewed the latest legislative updates? Do you need to connect with professionals in Central Virginia who can provide support with your pressing employment decisions? Join the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and discover the magnitude of benefits available that can assist you in leading your organization to [...]

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Creative Recruiting in a Volatile Economy

Issue: October 2012 by .

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Limited resources, financial constraints and skilled employees are just a few of the issues organizations are facing today. As we are preparing to finish out the 2012 calendar year, there are many questions employers in Central Virginia have on their minds to remedy these concerns. Where do I recruit top talent in the current economy? [...]

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The Pursuit of Ethics: To Be or Not to Be Exempt

Issue: September 2012 by .

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In spite of the economic issues individuals and organizations are facing, business leaders must continue to be concerned with the pursuance of being an “employer of choice.” In addition, organizations are expected to have an increased need for highly-skilled workers and the competition for these individuals may be impacted by the ethical employment practices of [...]

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Corporate Social Responsibility in Central Virginia

Issue: August 2012 by .

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It’s no secret that Central Virginia recently experienced devastating loss as a result of the storm that hit the area on the evening of June 29. In addition to the loss of life as a result of this violent storm, known as a Derecho, businesses lost revenue, employees lost needed income and many businesses and [...]

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