Thoughts on HR

While the pandemic continues and waves of increased infection rates are still occurring, many people have shifted to getting on with their lives and business. We’ve navigated the many shifts caused by the pandemic for almost two and a half years, and it’s time for our...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...