by Jennifer Floyd | Feb 3, 2023 | Human Resources
It’s been nearly 25 years since I’ve done this thing called HR. It can sometimes be grueling and dreadful, but overall, the wins are far more than the losses. The rewards of helping an employee progress in their career far outweigh the crappy days of layoffs and...
by Drum Creative | Nov 16, 2021 | Human Resources
With U.S. job openings at record highs and a widespread labor shortage, companies across the country are struggling to fill open positions. Today’s talent demands –– and deserves –– more than a salary. Building a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards plan is...
by Jennifer Floyd | Oct 19, 2021 | Human Resources
Communications in the workplace is arguably the most critical component of productivity. When employees understand the company’s vision and mission and their essential role in helping to fulfill it, productivity stands a far better chance of gaining ground than in an...
by Drum Creative | Nov 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
In Steven Taylor’s book, “The Psychology of a Pandemic,” he states that the psychological footprint of a pandemic is larger than the medical footprint. Why? Even those who never get sick are affected by the fear, grief, and social/economic impact of the pandemic, and...
by Drum Creative | Sep 17, 2020 | Human Resources
There’s no doubt, COVID has impacted every aspect of life, even benefit renewals. The challenge facing renewals? Everyone’s program is different. In this post, we’ll explore what we are seeing clients do to make the most of their benefits plans. Cost Control There is...
by Drum Creative | Aug 13, 2020 | Company Culture, Work Stress
After six months of COVID-19, we are all happy to see some sort of slow return to normalcy. For most, this means putting the sweats away and physically return to the workplace. Many are excited about the change in scenery, but returning to work has surfaced fear and...
by Drum Creative | Jul 30, 2020 | Human Resources
The “new normal” is slowly creeping in, and that means that we should say goodbye to the old way of doing things, including our old hiring processes. We have learned, on the fly in many cases, to run an operation via a remote workforce, and we know that remote working...
by Drum Creative | May 18, 2020 | Company Culture, Human Resources
Here we are on the precipice of resuming a somewhat “normal” way of life (if normal exists anymore). Our world turned in early spring and sent our children home for weeks (or months). We were sent home with them to (attempt to) work and parent simultaneously. Our...
by Drum Creative | Mar 6, 2020 | Coaching, Human Resources, Leadership Training
When it comes to employee development and training, one of the most discussed topics with our clients is their need for stronger leadership competency within their organization. The one thing that most of our clients are hesitant to spend time and money on is...
by Drum Creative | Dec 13, 2019 | Holidays, Human Resources, Work Stress
Holiday stress and work stress can be too much! Leading people effectively this time of year takes intentional care. Our employees (and ourselves) get overwhelmed with task lists and other various personal demands that surpass any other time of year. When we add the...
