by Matt Tipton | Aug 15, 2022
Harassment training and diversity training are two hot topics in business. Most of our clients understand the importance of these training sessions and often want to know how quickly WhyHR can come in to train their employees. Company-wide training is important, but...
by Matt Tipton | Jul 15, 2022
At-will employment is often misunderstood by business owners. While true that at-will employment means either party can end the employment agreement at any time, it doesn’t remove the risk of a former employee suing over wrongful termination. Even in at-will states,...
by Matt Tipton | Jun 15, 2022
This summer, we are pleased to welcome intern Karsen Pierce to the WhyHR team. As an intern, Pierce will provide administrative support while spending time learning about the client side of human resources, including HR paperwork, employment interviews, exit...
by Matt Tipton | May 15, 2022
Employee evaluations are an important part of what we do as business owners. Giving employees feedback on how they are doing benefits us and the employee in several ways. If an employee is performing well, an evaluation is affirming. For employees who are struggling,...
by Matt Tipton | Apr 15, 2022
We are excited to introduce you to the newest member of the WhyHR team, Nina Utsey. In her role as HR consultant, Nina will be a resource and first point of contact for supporting our clients with their human resource consulting needs. Whether answering a quick...
by Matt Tipton | Mar 15, 2022
Year three of the COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented situation; one that sets itself apart even from the previous two years. The dramatic spike in cases with the Omicron variant early this year brought a wave of people testing positive, schools shutting...
by Matt Tipton | Feb 15, 2022
Mid-level managers hold a unique position in a workplace. Not only do they manage people under them, but they also report to higher-ups in the company. This can be a challenge for anyone in the position, but particularly when they are first promoted. The shift from...
by Matt Tipton | Jan 15, 2022
It’s time to look at our employees as whole persons. All too often, employers are quick to offer professional development while overlooking the benefits that come from promoting employee personal development. The return on investment is less readily apparent, but if...
by Matt Tipton | Dec 15, 2021
All too often, companies focus heavily on high-performance employees and the business results they produce without evaluating the overall impact those employees have on the company. Over time, that can erode a company’s culture and leave you struggling to recruit or...
by Matt Tipton | Nov 15, 2021
Many small businesses want to hire independent contractors because they often cost less than employees, but far too many misclassify these roles, as noted in a prior blog. Many business owners are tempted to call an employee a contractor because they prefer to pay...
