Over the last few weeks, the unthinkable has happened. What we thought was distant and contained arrived upon our shores and took all of us by surprise. Sure, there have been movies predicting pandemics, and great leaders have warned us that the inevitable would soon arrive. But, we thought it wouldn’t occur, or at least...Read More

Does HR really matter? Yes! The cost of employee turnover varies from organization to organization, and role to role.  It’s clear that it’s not free, and the annual price tag is in the billions. You can evaluate the Employee lifecycle, make recommendations, implement new policies, train, and have the best documentation. But, if HR isn’t...Read More

Human resource professionals have a great responsibility to the organizations they serve. They are tasked with filling the needs of the organization, navigating strict and sometimes complex laws, and dealing with unknown variables that come along with all of the different people they interact with on a daily basis. When you add in the complexities...Read More

What’s harder than finding good talent in a tightening labor market? Keeping good talent.  As a leader in a tribal organization, you’re no stranger to the rigors of talent acquisition and retention. The fallout caused by a bad hire extends far beyond frustration to include high recruiting costs, lost productivity, and low team morale. With...Read More

As a Tribal HR manager, you’re no stranger to wearing a lot of hats. You embrace your role as organizational nucleus and master of moving parts. From employee training and development to compliance and performance management, you take pride in administering a host of critical functions. But perhaps the most influential role you play in...Read More

Managing employees in a tribal business environment has more unique challenges than in a non-tribal business organization. There are many differences between the two business types. These differences can sometimes make it difficult to effectively manage and make decisions within a tribal organization.  The Complex Tribal Employee Environment In general, tribal business managers have more...Read More

Planning and organizing staffing arrangements is a challenge for most organizations at any given time of the year, but especially during the holidays. If you manage employees, you know that managing time off during the holidays can be a difficult puzzle to put together. Why is Paid Time Off Important? You’ll find that giving employees...Read More

Organizational health assessments provide a basis for where your organization is today, and they help set the stage for incremental improvements within the Employee Lifecycle. With this assessment, you can see how your organization currently performs and identify gaps that need to be addressed. To gain deeper insight into organizational health assessments, enroll in our...Read More

Organizations are generally comfortable with their existing practices of hiring and managing employees yet they often neglect the importance of having a structured performance management and separation process. Performance management and separations are important components of the Employee Lifecycle. For a more in-depth look at these stages, enroll in our free Foundations of Tribal HR...Read More

While many employers have rules on employee conduct, according to Pew Research, 45% of employees say that their employers don’t have a social media policy at work. Yet many admit that social media plays an important role in their lives. From taking a break to learning about their co-workers, social media is a part of society....Read More