Tag Archives: Leadership

• 5 Strategies for Effective Organizational Communication

  Posted on 03.04.2019

  It’s no secret that great organizations cannot flourish without strong organizational communication. But what does that look like? Here are five strategies for effective organizational communication in the workplace. Create an Environment That Supports Open Communication. Whether it’s formal, informal, upward, downward or horizontal communication, it’s imperative to cultivate an environment where all team members … Continue reading

  Posted in Strategy Alignment

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• Updated FMLA Forms 

  Posted on 09.19.2018

  An updated set of Family and Medical Leave Act (FLMA) forms for employers has been released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division. The only revision to these forms is an updated expiration date. The previous forms expired on August 31 of this year, but now, the updated forms will be valid through August 31, … Continue reading

  Posted in Compliance

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• Global Leadership Summit

  Posted on 08.16.2018

  A few of our team members attended the Global Leadership Summit at The Met last week, where they had the opportunity to learn more about leadership attributes from a variety of speakers. The theme of the event focused on how making mistakes, and persevering through those mistakes, helps create better leaders. Leadership is more than … Continue reading

  Posted in Events

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• The #MeToo Movement

  Posted on 05.31.2018

  At Achilles Group, we are dedicated to designing and building a best in class HR Infrastructure both as your foundation for growth and as a firewall to mitigate employment related risks and protect against loss.  With the rise of the #MeToo Movement late last year, we watched as sexual misconduct allegations against several high-profile men like Kevin … Continue reading

  Posted in HR Risk Mitigation

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• People Performance Drives Profitability

  Posted on 04.09.2018

  At Achilles Group we work hard to impact People Performance as a catalyst for profitability. We have worked with thousands of leaders and seen the good, the bad and at times the ugly impact of poor leadership.  And we are driven to influence every leader we encounter to learn what it takes to become an … Continue reading

  Posted in People Performance

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• How We Set Your Business Up for Success

  Posted on 03.14.2018

  Simply put, leadership is communication, and it’s Achilles Group’s passion to help your leadership communicate better both one-on-one and across your organization to preserve and build upon the best aspects of your business heritage. We understand that vision without accountability and discipline is just hopes and dreams, so we have a team with the knowledge … Continue reading

  Posted in Strategy Alignment

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• How Achilles Group Acts as Both Your Teammate and Coach

  Posted on 03.06.2018

  Fundamentally, leadership is all about getting others to follow the course you set with full competency and commitment. However, the challenge of a leader is that you’re often too busy to sit down and engage your team in a way that allows them to understand your goals and align under the same strategy, so it … Continue reading

  Posted in Strategy Alignment

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• Effective Recruiting Is More Than Meets the Eye

  Posted on 02.21.2018

  Sometimes you can’t see a problem until someone from the outside points it out, and that’s particularly true in the recruiting process. What may initially be a good recruiting strategy for your company could also slow you down as the company gets larger. We wanted to provide you with an example that you might be … Continue reading

  Posted in Recruiting Effectiveness

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• A Sweet Announcement from Achilles Group

  Posted on 02.13.2018

  On this Special Valentine’s Day, Achilles Group celebrates 16 years of service to our clients. We are very grateful for the opportunity to make a difference and for our talented group of people who make it all possible.  Kristen McGullion is one those amazing people, and she has provided us yet another reason for celebration. … Continue reading

  Posted in Announcements

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• How We Make Recruiting Effectiveness a Key Part of Your Business

  Posted on 02.07.2018

  Every business owner knows how critical it is to attract, hire and keep good people, yet most don’t fully appreciate what it takes to become effective at recruiting. While outside recruiters, headhunters, and temps are often very valuable, they don’t always lend themselves to a deep understanding of your organization and don’t necessarily allow you … Continue reading

  Posted in Recruiting Effectiveness

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• Employee Reflections by Jared Wondra

  Posted on 01.31.2018

  Is your company up to the task of winning the “battle” for top talent? Companies all across the world are looking for new, innovative, and cost-effective ways to attract talent to their organizations. Achilles Group is like no other organization when it comes to Recruiting Effectiveness! We strive in the beginning not only to help … Continue reading

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• How to Receive Feedback with Grace

  Posted on 11.03.2017

  Inviting feedback can be hard enough, but receiving it can be even harder. Any sort of criticism (even constructive) tends to bring out all of our insecurities and defensiveness, but truly great leaders resist this impulse and readily accept feedback with grace and an open mind. It can touch on sensitive areas, but it’s important … Continue reading

  Posted in People Performance

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• Clear, Timely, Focused, Respectful, Feedback

  Posted on 11.03.2017

   “But I’m just a soul whose intentions are good/ Oh lord, please don’t let me be misunderstood.” The lyrics to that old blues song perfectly illustrate the importance of communicating your feedback in a clear, timely, focused and respectful manner. The goal is not to tear down your employees but to give them the gift … Continue reading

  Posted in People Performance

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• Recruiting Effectiveness at First Presbyterian

  Posted on 10.23.2017

  Recruiting the right candidate for your organization doesn’t always mean filling the position with someone similar to the person who you had in the role before. Instead, it should depend on the future direction of the company, so always remember to keep the big picture in mind. Character and experience are just as important as … Continue reading

  Posted in Recruiting Effectiveness

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• 5 Tips for Virtual Workforce Engagement

  Posted on 09.22.2017

  Two of the hot topics in business today—employee engagement and workplace flexibility—can often seem at odds in terms of the virtual workforce. As working from home, at client sites, or second locations has increased, this has led to a decrease in employee engagement; however, there’s more to it than mere distance. The number-one reason virtual … Continue reading

  Posted in HR Risk Mitigation

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• How Does Payroll Work in Times of Natural Disaster?

  Posted on 09.20.2017

  As a result of Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent flooding throughout Southeast Texas, many businesses that were forced to closed may be wondering how to handle payroll and PTO issues. Here are a few tips and guidelines to help clear up the confusion: Payroll: Exempt (or salaried) employees: the employer is required by law to … Continue reading

  Posted in HR Risk Mitigation

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• Controversial Overtime Rule Struck Down by District Court

  Posted on 09.13.2017

  A federal court judge in Texas has struck down a controversial overtime change to the Fair Labor Standards Act (or FLSA) put in place by the Department of Labor (DOL) during the Obama Administration. The rule, which was originally scheduled to go into effect last December, was designed to extend overtime pay eligibility for over … Continue reading

  Posted in Compliance

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• Changes coming to the EEO-1 Report

  Posted on 09.08.2017

  As announced on August 29th, 2017 by the U.S. Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (or OIRA), the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (or EEOC) is implementing an immediate stay and reviewing of the effectiveness of the pay data collection components of the revised Equal Employer Information Report (as known as the EEO-1 report). Last … Continue reading

  Posted in HR Risk Mitigation

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• How to Prepare Your Company for Inclement Weather

  Posted on 08.25.2017

  When bad storms occur, your business should be prepared and adapt accordingly. Below are a few tips to help you get ready: 1. Have a plan. What’s your evacuation procedure? How will your employees be informed of office closings? Who’s in charge of shutting everything down? Make sure that everyone receives clear and concise communication … Continue reading

  Posted in Helpful Tips

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• 3 Strategic Alignment Mistakes That Businesses Often Make

  Posted on 08.16.2017

  According to a recent study by The Economist, 89% of people in business say that formulating strategies appropriate for changing market conditions is very important or essential for competitiveness. But to practice effective strategy alignment, you’ll want to remember these three things: Don’t treat your mission, vision, and values as a strategy unto itself. When … Continue reading

  Posted in Strategy Alignment

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