Job Transition Survival

Whether it’s a move to a new company, a complete career change, or a company downsizing, transitions are tedious. Organizations must change to survive and thrive, which means that within our own professions, whether it’s for cause or through no fault of our own, we can sometimes fall victim to one of these job transitions.

It’s important to never take anything for granted and always be prepared. Below are tips on how to take action and survive job transitions.

Read more...

Release of the New Form I-9

Ever since the current version of the Form I-9 expired at the end of March 2016, employers have been patiently awaiting the release of the new Form I-9. The wait is finally over. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced in September that the updated Form I-9 will be made available by November 22, 2016, with an expiration date of August 21, 2019. The updated form will be available for download at www.uscis.gov.

The current form with the revision date of March 8, 2013, may continue to be used until January 21, 2017. After January 21, 2017, this version of the Form I-9 will be invalid.

The new Form I-9 will now include some ‘smart’ error-checking features, as well as several structural changes. The changes specifically aim to help employers reduce technical errors for which they could be fined. Employers can anticipate many new changes, several of which are outlined below: 

Read more...

Hold Yourself Accountable

Responsibility and accountability are more than interesting words; they are principles of life, whether it be in your professional or your personal life. How often have you blamed someone else for the parts of your life that you don’t like? We blame the economy when we overspend, we blame the sports game when we are sleep deprived because we stayed up too late the night before, and we blame our bosses or coworkers when we fail at a task because we didn’t adequately prepare. The list goes on and on. The biggest myth in the American culture today is that someone else is responsible for our quality of life. The real truth is there is only one person responsible for the quality of the life you live. That one person is you. 

Read more...

Tips for Addressing Crucial Conversations in the Workplace

Have you ever had to face an uncomfortable conversation pertaining to an issue in the workplace, whether it be with a disgruntled employee or a disagreement with a coworker? Where it is clear that both parties are uncomfortable, tensions typically run high and both parties usually leave the conversation frustrated and confused. Most leaders understand that these types of conversations must take place in order to resolve conflict, yet how many times have you postponed and/or avoided these conversations all together? Navigating these types of conversations can be difficult and require a certain level of expertise to ensure success. Below are several tips to help you navigate through these crucial conversations.

Read more...

Five Essential Habits of Highly Productive People

There are twenty-four (24) hours in one day, equating to 1,440 minutes or 86,400 seconds. In theory, it sounds like an ample amount of time to be productive. However, as most business professionals know, time goes go by in the blink of an eye. With a limited amount of hours in each day, how can you ensure you are set up for success and utilizing your time in the most efficient manner? Below are five (5) essential habits of highly productive people. 

Read more...

The HR Partners Holiday Video - 2023

We appreciate your business, and we wish you nothing but the best for Christmas and the New Year holidays.

2024 will be an epic year and we can’t wait to work with you to continue the magic.

To view the video, click the image below or click here, and once you see the video on Vimeo, please click the play button. Enjoy!

 Christmas Video 2023

 

HR Advisor Newsletter

What our clients say...

Community Action, Inc.

Tawny Stottlemire
Executive Director
Community Action, Inc.
 
“Because our statewide network had used HR Partners for several special training events, I knew exactly who to connect with when it was time to conduct a thorough review of our own agency’s HR division. The professional team took the time needed to build a strong understanding of our situation and to review multiple, essential aspects of our files and protocols. They were prompt in answering our questions and responded knowledgeably. The resulting recommendations were presented with impressive detail and professionalism; it was well worth our investment. We won’t hesitate to collaborate with HR Partners again.”