JBM HR Consulting, Inc & HR Websource.com Email Archives Homepage JBM's E NEWSLETTERS JBM is committed to educating the work world..regular e-newsletters are sent to keep all up to date on trends and issues important to business owners or employers Effective terminations  (8/9/2016) We don't like doing it, but there are ways to make it more objective and palatable...review this info.. Update on overtime labor rule  (7/26/2016) Pay attention..this likely applies to YOU! December 1, 2016 is the deadline..get working on this if you haven't yet. Managers needs  (7/19/2016) So often we don't address the needs of our key players..our managers..see what they expect to optimize performance and effectiveness for your organization Prohibiting political discussions  (7/12/2016) Allow it to a point..we don't want escalation so the workplace discussions become too heated...read on for some tips Overtime ruling video presentation  (6/21/2016) View this for an easy way to learn more about what you NEED to do NOW! Vide6.Teamwork  (6/14/2016) We all talk about teamwork but sometimes we don't know what it means or what it takes to ensure we have effective teams..some tips Newlynon exempt  (6/8/2016) This is a sensitive issue with significant changes for those going from exempt to nonexempt ...let us guide you through how to do this well. Video exempt/nonexempt?  (5/31/2016) Most organizations do not classify positions properly, seek the help you need. overtime rules to do  (5/26/2016) NYS law paid family leave  (5/24/2016) Transgender awareness video 2  (5/17/2016) video 1 transgender  (5/10/2016) Hiring segment 8, final  (5/3/2016) Hiring segment 7 common mistakes  (4/26/2016) Hiring segment 6  (4/19/2016) hiring segment 5, things go wrong  (4/12/2016) Minimum wage timing over five plus years  (4/11/2016) Watch how this effects your business and put changes in your calendar so you are in compliance. Job stress  (4/7/2016) Hiring right 4  (4/5/2016) Client update ADA HIV  (4/1/2016) Overtime rules  (4/1/2016) Generation Z  (3/31/2016) Hiring segment 3  (3/29/2016) Hiring, segment 2  (3/22/2016) Toxic low performers  (3/18/2016) Employee handbook must have updates 2016  (3/17/2016) HR Tuesday Tips!  (3/15/2016) Performance evals. part2  (3/8/2016) TRENDS in HR 2016  (3/3/2016) Performance Evaluations part 1  (3/1/2016) Job descriptions part 2  (2/23/2016) Job descriptions.1  (2/16/2016) Handbook.part2  (2/9/2016) Tuesday tips handbooks.1  (2/2/2016) Ban the box message  (1/28/2016) This applies to changes needed on your application! Optimizing performance  (1/19/2016) Handbook updates  (11/12/2015) There have been many changes necessary for handbooks, fresh from a law conference, November 2015...use our handbook and customize to meet your business management practices. It takes extensive expertise and experience in handling HR issues to properly write handbooks. You can count on ours! available on hrwebsource.com NYS updates.Gender bias  (11/10/2015) Must read... Performance Evaluations  (10/27/2015) Small or large, if you don't evaluate your employee performance, how do you know they are working the way you desire? How will they know? JBM makes this easy.. Annual rev of handbooks  (10/15/2015) If you haven't updated yours in the last year, it's outdated..it's that simple. Ours is updated and includes best practices. Use it...hrwebsource.com Common HR needs  (10/6/2015) Do you fully understand what you are missing related to HR/Managing employees? Read on Introduction of new strategies in JBM's business  (10/8/2015) Being current and progressive is my committment. Check out the online options that are cost effective, time efficient and proven best practices! Particularly great for employers with 100 or less employees. Great support for your in house office manager, HR support or business owner/manager Common HR needs  (10/6/2015) Check out the areas that are most sought after. HR compliance is necessary, not a nicety..don't get caught by audits, particularly frequent for small business. Motivating employees  (8/18/2015) You may think this isn't important but think gain..very important to keep employees engaged and interested in working for you! Ask them but here are some ideas of what has worked for others! Employee or independent contractor  (8/11/2015) Don't be caught with this significant violation of employee classification regulations. Conflict resolution  (7/28/2015) Conflict isn't always bad, only if it is ignored! We can help you through this process. Avoiding conflict is costing you in performance, employee loyalty and morale for starters. Authentic leadership copy  (7/21/2015) Find out what this is all about...determine what type of leader you are! Leadership style makes all the difference between success, loyalty, retention of the best etc...always seek to improve! Proposed Overtime Regulations  (7/14/2015) This ruling, should it go through will effect most all employers. It can be a very costly requirement for exempt status employees. Learn more about how to address this and be sure you are anticipating the impact to your business. millenials in the workplace  (6/23/2015) They are different, they have different needs related to work/life balance. Meeting them where they are is important. Employee Engagement  (6/9/2015) Employee engagement is so vital to keeping the pulse on your organization and determining what they find challenging and motivatting. Be open to make changes. HRwebsource.ad  (6/4/2015) Online resources are the way to go these days..we have responded to that. Learn more about our online HR solutions that include direct face to face consulting! www.hrwebsource.com innovative, informative, one stop shop Reinventing Performance Reviews  (5/6/2015) Small business of even 1 employee requires attention to the performance of the employee(s). Our online solution has samples where one is certain to meet your management style. Visit www.hrwebsource.com check out HR Solutions. Downloaded documents are available for your full customization as well as options to obtain direct one to one consulting by JBM ! Global trends  (4/14/2015) Authentic leadership  (2/27/2015) Believe in your team  (2/9/2015) Your employees are your most valuable asset. Take the time to learn about what makes them "tick" and what they would like to see change to improve the workplace experience. The return on investment will be great! conflicting evaluations  (2/2/2015) Rewards matter  (1/26/2015) Leadership coaching  (1/19/2015) HR outsource..department of 1  (1/5/2015) Nurturing collaborative environments  (12/1/2014) Not much more important than ability to work well with one another..find out how! leadership blindspots  (10/7/2014) Many of us believe we are effective in general but the part of us we don't see is what causes us to be ineffective..learn more about this and your style! when to call leadership coach  (10/2/2014) We want to believe we are good leaders but how do we know we are? If we can grow how do we do that? Hire a Coach! Professional etiquette  (9/15/2014) There are generation difference in professional etiquette and our different styles can raise havoc on working relationships! Employee handbook updates  (9/3/2014) Bad bosses  (8/18/2014) Don't be one of these! Culture Clash  (8/11/2014) Managers in short supply  (7/15/2014) Communication skills  (11/18/2013) When is the last time you assessed your communication style and effectiveness? It will make or break you! Need help resolving conflict?  (10/21/2013) Resolving conflict is critical to ensuring optimal performance and a work environment that is professional and comfortable. Are you handling conflict? Job description writing /09/23, 11:15 AM  (10/14/2013) Functional job descriptions are the basics to beginning good communications with staff. How else will they know what you expect? Take the time to write these in a way that they are clear, truly clear and enhance performance! Team Engagement  (10/7/2013) You won't know how to improve your workplace without asking your employees. Executive Coaching  (9/30/2013) Reach that next level..be that executive that inspires and effectively leads others. HR Compliance...avoid unnecessary "dings" from Audits  (9/23/2013) Employee engagement.building org capacity  (8/19/2013) Quick tips on handling performance evaluations  (2/18/2013) Why do so many leaders dread this process? Because it seems daunting..let us help you make it easier and effective read on... and go to www.hrwebsource.com for more detailed, comprehensive assistance, tools, templates and webinar training The Office Manager with NO HR experience...an issue?  (2/6/2013) So often businesses are "penny wise, pound foolish" giving office manager or fiscal people the responsibility for HR...rarely is this effective..read on Create a culture of accountability  (2/11/2013) If you want meaningful change, that is sustainable and supports and executes action to strategic plans you need to set up a system of implementation strategies that work! Effective Approaches to an Employment Reference Policy  (1/28/2013) These days it is difficult to obtain meaningful references..here are some tips to obtain them The influence and power of the "Ego "in the workplace  (1/22/2013) Ego, arrogance, power hungry, status driven individuals that seek to control and dominate create conflict in multiple ways..often very ineffective as a result litigation performance reviews  (1/14/2013) EEOC HOT ISSUES 2013  (12/27/2012) Consulting that supports business growth..  (12/17/2012) Organization Change  (11/26/2012) Preparing for and managing change is vital to success. Happy Thanksgiving...gratitude for clients and professional colleagues  (11/20/2012) I am deeply grateful for those that work with me! It's a pleasure to assist all with HR and OD needs. Be Thankful to your Employees  (11/19/2012) Show appreciation, express gratitude always. Social Media Value to organizations  (10/22/2012) Social Media is here to stay and growing. Learn more about it, ways to optimize it and get comfortable with this way of doing business. Building Organization Capacity with Accountability  (10/16/2012) Learning to do more with less. Identifying what changes are necessary to get the most of your employees. The name of the game to be successful. Virtual HR tools, templates  (10/4/2012) Staying current on HR issues and trends is our specialty..see our innovative online HR solutions, cost effective, time efficient, value packed including one to one consulting with JBM Building Organization Capacity Part 2  (9/24/2012) All too often we keep plugging away as we always have..are we as effective as we need to be or could be? Consider review of your workforce, processes and effectiveness. Amazing things are possible with "tweaks" in how we do "business" Building Organization Capacity 1  (9/11/2012) This is the first of two emails related to optimizing organization performance. JBM does extensive work in this area with clients with significant, sustainable results! New & Improved "Virtual" HR website..  (8/27/2012) Making HR administration easy..we do it for you..templates, samples, webinars, guidelines, "how to" ...handle HR right! We will help you! Tips to Avoid Lawsuits  (8/20/2012) Who doesn't want to avoid lawsuits..let us help you focus and recommend ways to improve your workplace. Content employees, well run organizations are less likely to be sued Workplace Violence potential is "real"  (8/16/2012) Harassment, poor supervisory personnel, poor communication, weak policies/guidelines, bullying, conflict...all make your workplace "ripe" for violence Consider the Value of Flexible Work Weeks  (8/6/2012) Be open minded...meet your employees where they are..optimize performance, save money, think "out of the box".. Quick tips to avoid time sheet liability pitfalls  (7/30/2012) Who doesn't need to avoid unnecessary liability due to insufficient recordkeeping? Managing Change in your Organization  (7/24/2012) Effectively implementing change is key to positive results and sustainability...we will guide you Human Resources Function  (7/3/2012) Supervisory Skills need to be Assessed  (6/19/2012) Poor supervision is one of the key reasons for conflict, poor performance, turnover, workplace violence, liability...invest in your supervisors..develop effective leaders Relationship building  (5/14/2012) Email Created 2012/04/30, 1:58 PM  (5/1/2012) Email Created 2012/04/23, 10:50 AM  (4/23/2012) Methods to effective strategic alignment with goals/staff  (4/16/2012) Be the difference series 3 - Leader & Manager..different?  (2/20/2012) Be the difference Series  (1/30/2012) Agency of Change  (1/23/2012) Culture change, process change, leadership style change all need to go together...read about just one of our many success stories and realize you too can make the leap to optimize success of your business/organization introducing HR Websource  (1/16/2012) As an HR Executive and now consultant I know very well the needs of any size business or organization. As a result JBM developed a One Stop Shop resource for all HR Best Practices, tools, templates, webinars on various important topics that effect anyone who employees people! Affordable, up to date and proven approaches all in one stie! Certification notification  (12/7/2011) NYS recognizes successful women owned businesses with a prestigious desigation. This designation could mean continuation or obtaining of certain state/federal grants..learn more. Strategy 9 mix of nonmonetary awards  (10/3/2011) It isn't all about money when it comes to motivating and retaining employees.... Coaching is "Hot"  (9/23/2011) Take the time to inquire about coaching and the value. Show you value your key players, work to optimizing their effectiveness before you lose them...a costly result... Firing for face book posts  (9/16/2011) We love face book and other social media, if we don't we will need to learn to appreciate the value...but are their risks in what is written?>>> Strategy 8 innovative approaches  (9/1/2011) Thinking creatively to make the workplace more attractive and retain those you need to becomes more and more challenging... coaching.changing times  (8/15/2011) Long gone are the days where employers remove professionals before moving to professionally refining or developing their skills. One on one coaching is the way to go to get the "biggest bang" for your buck...find out more about the value... Overtime issues with Use of BlackBerry Devices  (8/5/2011) Are you encouraging use of BlackBerry or other technological devices...have you considered the pros and cons of access to information all the time...read on! APPR - Performance Evaluations for Public Schools  (8/4/2011) Public education has not seen the value or importance of performance evaluations for educators...it is both necessary and valuable for the employee/faculty member and those that are enriched by their work! Strategy 7 trust/morale  (8/1/2011) Do you spend the time it takes to earn respect and trust among your workforce...positive morale matters... Coaching  (7/8/2011) Investing in your "most valuable assets" your employees is not only a growing trend, one that strong organizations realize is a priority Strategy 6 of Eleven - Ethics in the workplace  (7/1/2011) An ethical organization is one that is desirable and valued by clients and employees alike Strategy 5 of Eleven- Tell it Like It is...move to resolve problems  (6/1/2011) Boss or not, some things need to be said in order to move an organization/project/work forward... Naps during work hours  (5/24/2011) So now as managers we have to deal with allowing naps? HR Audits and tie to website questions  (5/18/2011) Education budget issue article  (5/16/2011) Strategy 4 of Eleven- Prepare for Legal Minefields  (5/2/2011) We all need to know where we are most vulnerable and those areas we may not think of... HR Assessments...Popular with Clients! See why  (5/18/2011) So often management/business owners believe they are in full compliance, yet when JBM reviews their practices, there are either insufficient or inappropriate methods/policies in place! JBM's assessment tool has been widely applauded by clients Education budget issue article  (5/16/2011) Effective methods of Change Management  (4/27/2011) Change is inevitable, strategically thinking through making organization changes is critical to sustained success Strategy 3 of Eleven- Invest in Top Managers and Critical jobs  (4/1/2011) Your most valuable assets are your employees, especially those that are loyal and in critical positions! Strategy 2 of the Eleven HR Strategies -Lift Pay Freezes/Restore Retirement plans  (3/1/2011) Restore retirement benefits and those pay freezes that could compound equity issues and retention of those valued employees Strategy 1 of Eleven for 2011 - Succession Planning  (2/1/2011) This is the first of a series of iniatives suggested for organizations/businesses to consider as you move to improve your workplace HR Challenges in the Next Decade....  (12/20/2010) This the the newsletter that provides an overview of the Eleven Strategies for 2011..businesses must consider..watch monthly for each strategy Referencing  (2/11/2011) Avoid being that employer that puts the business at risk for wrongful hiring!...read on Copy of archive link  (1/27/2011) This is a quick click to all enewsletters previously sent HR Audits  (12/14/2010) Avoid assuming you are in compliance or most effective when it comes to your HR practices..large of small, improvements are likely something you should consider! Happy Holidays! What is the most valuable gift you can give your employees?  (12/2/2010) Show you value your staff...provide training..JBM has different ways to do this that is time efficient and cost effective Good link to Social Media management  (11/29/2010) Giving thanks....  (11/23/2010) Litigation with Digital Media  (11/17/2010) Retaliation! Warning- Be sure this isn't you!  (11/11/2010) Harassment  (11/2/2010) Email Etiquette  (10/29/2010) DOL audits  (10/12/2010) Bed bugs are NOT just in hotels! They are entering our workplace!  (10/6/2010) Effective Workplace Investigations  (9/30/2010) Social Media Management  (9/22/2010) Anger Management and Employee issues  (9/16/2010) Are you an Enabler as a manager?  (9/8/2010) Effective meetings  (9/2/2010) workplace bullying2  (8/24/2010) Workplace bullying  (8/23/2010) workplace violence  (8/10/2010) Do we value our "rank and file" employees appropriately?  (7/23/2010) Should you abandon the traditional model or work?  (7/14/2010) Workplace Investigations...learn how to handle effectively  (7/6/2010) More often than not, such investigations are not perceived as fair, not timely and result in disgruntled employees..creating further possibility of legal liability   (6/28/2010) Importance of "appropriate" position descriptions  (6/14/2010) So often, we believe our position descriptions are good, compliant and useful to our employees. How do we know that? How are we using them? When is the last time they were updated? ...read more about the importance of time spent on keeping such documents up to date and accurate Social media information  (6/7/2010) Onboarding through technology  (6/1/2010) Whether we have employees in different geographic locations, we are going through a merger or downsizing or we simply want to ensure we keep communications clear on our mission, value, direction and expectations..consider use of technology to enhance this for your business/organization Social Media Governance  (5/14/2010) Ready or not, this is here to stay...it is a good thing...but it comes with some legitimate management and productivity concerns...read on to see how you can ensure you are appropriately managing this for your business Social Media as a Management Communication Tool  (5/3/2010) Civility is important  (4/26/2010) Relationships are very important, strong customer, client relations critical, more than anything else really...so if we take the time to ensure conflict is at a minimum among our employees, we have systems and styles of working with our customers to ensure they feel their importance and we focus on doing what is right, rather then focusing on the $$$...we will be sure to succeed..overall...Civility is always important... Ethics Audits  (4/19/2010) We talk ethics but how do we know we are set up to ensure we are working and our employees are focusing on this important way to handle our work? leadership traits  (3/31/2010) Not everyone can be a good leader but most people can with the right training and mentoring...see how you can ensure you are doing all you can to ensure you have strong leaders...it will make or break your business success Character of Organizations  (3/15/2010) Feb 24 2010  (2/26/2010) SOCIAL NETWORKING - Should supervisors be on Social Networks with employees????  (1/29/2010) Friendly relationships on social networks are NOT recommended... How to Optimize Performance  (1/15/2010) The Economy will Rebound..will you be ready?  (12/30/2009) Spirit of the Season - The Importance to Value People!  (12/10/2009) The importance of valuing people, respecting one another and expressing kindness! wage and hour concerns  (11/25/2009) Relationships matter!  (10/30/2009) More than anything else...success in the workplace begins and ends with healthy relationships...read on! A MUST READ Do you find that some of our workforce is ill prepared?  (9/1/2009) If so, you are not alone! Read this newsletter to learn more about the issues others are encountering and how to best "tackle" them! Compliance Tip!  (8/10/2009) Education and training are key to reducing the liklihood of unlawful harassment lawsuits. Learn what constitutes harassment, how to effectively handle complaints and view specific situations for practice to ensure you are handling such sensitive situations well. Proposed legislation...Employee Freedom of Choice Act (EFCA)  (7/28/2009) Ensuring your business/organization is one that is perceived as fair, professional and providing an environment of trust is important. If not, employees will seek outside agencies to help them get this support. This proposed legislation takes away the privacy option for employees who may not want to sign for a union by having the ballot/sign on open rather than private. This jeopardizes one's ability to vote in a manner they may believe they might want to by fearing retribution of their co workers desiring unionization. Copy of Dealing with Conflict  (6/19/2009) Conflict is inevitable in any workplace. Ignoring it has extraordinarily significant negative impact on the workplace, productivity, trust/respect in management and turnover. You have to become comfortable handling conflict as a basic management skills. Read on for some helpful tips on handling conflict effectively. 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