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In our last article, we shared 14 human capital risks, but you probably already know that most of your human capital risks stem from just a few sources.  The strategy that works best in business is to focus on the critical few. Because employee retention is the largest area of human capital risk, it’s the...Read More

Reducing Tribal human capital risks requires organizations to go beyond performance and retention. There are 14 distinct human capital risks, and each one needs to be identified and managed. Left unattended, you may find your organization with a culture you didn’t intend to have, excessive unemployment claims disengaged employees, and high turnover. Risks Associated with...Read More

Scores of organizations fail to meet their targets every year, and many of the reasons have to do with hidden costs. These costs eat away at your budget and cause both your organization and your tribe to struggle more than it needs to. When you’re aware of these challenges through tribal budgeting, you can manage...Read More

If someone leaves your company voluntarily, you probably don’t expect to hear from the unemployment office. Prepare to be surprised. Employees who leave on their own terms may still apply for unemployment, and depending on the circumstances of their departure they may receive unemployment benefits. Understanding what can lead to an unemployment benefit award can...Read More

Do you know how much a poorly performing employee costs you? You may think of their wage as wasted money, but the truth is poor job performance costs your company far more than an employee’s salary. It can impact other workers, your organization’s leadership, and cost your company money in unemployment benefits. The Cost of...Read More

Employees are critical to your business, and when they don’t show up to do the work, it can cause a ripple effect across your organization. It makes sense to have a documented attendance policy point system that allows you to treat every employee the same. While point-based systems are a great solution, understanding how they...Read More

There are many factors that dictate whether a former employee will receive unemployment benefits. Often, employers are surprised to learn that a termination that seemed clearly justified resulted in unemployment benefits paid. In this article we discuss the top three unemployment eligibility myths. Lack of Attendance Employers often think that unemployment benefits will be denied...Read More

Christmas is often the time of year when we think of giving and serving others. We’ll purchase gifts for those we love, host parties for employees, bake cookies for the office, and spend some time reflecting on what matters in our lives. This season of giving rejuvenates our spirit, warms our hearts and brings joy...Read More

Have you considered the impact of unemployment on your organization? Do you get frustrated by the futility of your efforts when fighting unemployment claims, seeing former employees receive unemployment benefits when terminated for cause? As a reflection of our commitment to minimize Human Capital Risk in Indian Country, S3 Management Group is providing these four...Read More