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Gaining Employee Trust In The Workplace
Why is Trust Important In The Workplace? Successful businesses are built on trust in the workplace. Relationships between employers and employees, staff and customers, internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders all depend on trust. A lack of trust in the workplace can result in a loss of the ability to come to an agreement. The benefits that can result from these successful relationships are exactly why trust is so important in the workplace. Some benefits we. . .
Top 10 Tips for Intermittent FMLA Management
Managing intermittent FMLA leave while minimizing fraud and abuse is challenging. J.L. Nick & Associates offers HR consulting in Erie, PA and Pittsburgh, PA to help you navigate the best practices and efficiently meet the needs of your employees. Read our top 10 tips to make the FMLA management process as smooth as possible. Ten “Musts” for a Smooth FMLA Management Process Require medical certification Make sure certification is sufficient Contact the physician for verification. . .
J.L. Nick Welcomes Jim Fiorenzo
J.L. Nick and Associates Inc. is proud to announce that Jim Fiorenzo will be joining the firm as a partner and executive consultant. Fiorenzo was previously the President of UPMC Hamot and was responsible for both the for-profit and not-for-profit business segments of the health system. “Jim brings a wealth of experience and corporate knowledge to our firm and presents many new opportunities for us to expand regionally,” said John Nick, President and Founder of. . .
6 Tips In Ensuring A Company’s Competitive Edge
Six tips to ensure your organization has the HR competitive edge include: Recruit the brightest and the best Have a well-designed orientation program Develop supervisors and managers into leaders Have a defined compensation system that is fair & equitable Create & maintain a culture of honest, constructive & frequent feedback Make open communication a “way of life.” There is one common thread that exists within all businesses: the responsibility to realize an organization’s potential rests. . .
J. L. Nick & Associates, Inc. Announcing the Launch of Our New Website!
Updating our Technology to Provide Better HR Consulting Services Founded in 1988, J. L. Nick & Associates, Inc. started with one simple goal in mind–to help our clients achieve their business objectives. To us, it’s not just about delivering HR support, it’s about providing an objective outlook, identifying business needs, and generating innovative strategies to get your business to the next level through a focus on developing Human Capital. To continue taking our clients to. . .
HR Consulting Tips: How To Improve Employee Performance & Efficiency in the Workplace
As a competent leader, you probably realize the most precious asset in your organization is your people. Yet, few leaders invest the necessary resources to develop them. Quite often, our attention focuses primarily on investing in physical resources such as technology and equipment upgrades instead. Of course, you wouldn’t be a prudent leader if you paid no attention to technological advances in your industry. However, imagine how much more successful you could be at growing. . .
Breast Cancer Awareness: Getting Your Employees Involved
This October, we have more to celebrate than unseasonably warm weather, joyful sunshine-filled days and the beauty of fall foliage. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in full swing. You’ve probably noticed this by the pink merchandise in the stores, pink light bulbs shining outside of homes in your community, and fundraising events. Even athletes at the professional, collegiate and school-age levels are getting in on this important cause by sporting pink athletic gear. In honor. . .
The Unexpected Secret Behind Bigger Profits
What is the secret? You’ve attempted to do all the right things to grow your business according to what trusted experts and mentors have advised. You’re diligent about planning and forecasting. When it comes to customers, you do whatever it takes to please them. Hiring smart is something you take very seriously. You always carefully consider the risks and potential returns before spending a dime. Competitor awareness and technological advances are also at the top. . .
Leadership Lessons from Improvisational Comedy
Imagine yourself as a student sitting in a classroom with your kindergarten friends. I am your teacher and I’ve just asked anyone in your class who can paint a picture to raise their hands. Not surprisingly, every child’s hand eagerly shoots into the air; including yours. Fast forward to the present. You are a business leader who has signed up for a training session focused on learning how to bring creativity and innovation into the. . .
Employee Mentoring Programs – The Key to Retention and Performance
Consulting for Employee Mentoring/Employee Performance Development Businesses working to succeed in their industry while striving to maximize cost savings, face a variety of challenges. Companies are always seeking the lowest-cost, highest-benefit solutions for their needs and employee development is no exception to this. Regardless of your industry or business size, your organization’s greatest asset is its people. Invest smartly in your human capital, and you will undoubtedly see payback in the form of bottom line. . .
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