Category: Human Resources Management

07/25/2023

Why Do Strategic Initiatives Fall Apart?

I had the chance to visit one of the most stunning architectural structures I’ve witnessed when I padded through the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain with its soaring arched ceilings of stone and glass….

07/12/2023

Building Effective Relationships for Leadership Success:

As a business executive, you understand the importance of relationships in effective leadership. Establishing meaningful connections based on respect, trust, and two-way communication is a fundamental principle that drives success….

06/27/2023

Effective Communication for Your Growing Business

In the realm of business, despite the availability of our advanced communication technologies, it is still imperative to maintain a sense of mindfulness in how messages from leadership are crafted and delivered so that the…

06/09/2023

Employee Evaluations: Are they still relevant?

Most employees dread the traditional look-back performance evaluation model as do most supervisors. The innovative employee evaluation approach we are developing at Achilles Group is what we call agile growth and development….

05/31/2023

Benefits of Employee Continuous Growth Plan

When you bring in a brand-new employee, you usually focus on the first day, first week, first month of their integration into the position and team. You get them up to speed, oriented in the…

05/02/2023

5 Steps for a Positive Work Culture

Keep Your Most Competitive Advantage Healthy There’s much in the design in nature that parallels with how we humans are designed. In vegetation, emerging signs of droop or brown leaves signal a lack of water, sun,…

04/24/2023

17 Tips for Employee Recognition: Make it a Cultural Reflex

We each must condition ourselves to “See the Good”. Take the time to gather positive feedback from clients, customers and employees, and recognize contributions at team gatherings. Walk through the business and connect with team…

04/13/2023

Cultivate Growth in Your Employees

Cultivate Growth The HR Professionals at Achilles Group invest time, expertise and resources as we cultivate leadership capabilities within our client businesses. And, just as in nature, different seasons of business require adjustments in how we…

03/24/2023

Case Study: How Achilles Group Saw 40% Reduction In Claims Spent In Year One

First Year Results Client: Achilles Group Member since: 2016 Membership: Primary365 with a level self-funded plan Achilles Group saved $300 per employee in claims spent in year one. Achilles Group is a human resources management company based in Houston, Texas….

03/21/2023

ADAAA and Reasonable Accommodation

Navigating the employment guidelines around the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) can be complex and require expert guidance. This is because the specifics of what constitutes a reasonable accommodation can vary depending on the…