Tag Archives: people focused
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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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People Make or Break the Company
Posted on 04.23.2018
We’ve all heard it before: “A company’s most important asset is its people.” Because of this sentiment, it’s a tricky balancing act for a growing business to add more people to the team while simultaneously preserving their culture. In the past year, I’ve worked with many clients in this exact same position, but we’ve partnered … Continue reading
Posted in People Performance
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Employee Handbooks: A Solid Foundation for Business Growth
Posted on 06.26.2017
An Employee Reflection on the Crest Management Success Story Earlier this month we shared a Success Story from Crest Management, one of our recent clients. Specifically, we focused on the work that we did to help improve their HR Infrastructure by updating their employee handbook. Now that you’ve heard the client’s perspective, we’d like to … Continue reading
Posted in HR Risk Mitigation
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The Company’s Most Valuable Asset – Its People!
Posted on 03.30.2017
An Employee Reflection on the Crest Management Success Story This past month, we shared a Success Story from one of our client’s – Crest Management. We focused on the work that we did to help improve their People Performance through job descriptions. Now that you’ve heard the client’s perspective, we’d like to share an Employees … Continue reading
Posted in People Performance
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How to Improve People Performance
Posted on 07.18.2016
We all know that the profitability of our business is tied to the capabilities and performance of our people. So, what must we do to become highly effective at growing people and managing performance? To improve people performance we must invest in two ways: Encourage growth; equip our people with expanding KSA’s (Knowledge, Skills & … Continue reading
Posted in People Performance
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7 Tips for Difficult Conversations
Posted on 05.02.2016
No one likes to have difficult conversations. But if you’re a manager, chances are it’s part of your job. When it comes to talking to an employee about poor performance or behavioral issues, there are a few things you can do to help the conversation go as smoothly as possible. Here are seven tips for … Continue reading
Posted in Other
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What Our Clients Say
Posted on 03.21.2016
Achilles Group proactively delivers human resources expertise in a cost effective way. We take a professionally human approach by placing people, yours and ours, at the center of everything that we do. But you don’t have to take our word for it! We recently surveyed our clients about their experience working with us. Here’s what … Continue reading
Posted in Other
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Overcoming HR Obstacles with Gajeske, Inc.
Posted on 03.07.2016
Bob Gajeske, Sr. founded Gajeske, Inc. with a single Houston location in 1986. Over the past 30 years, the family business has expanded to Austin, San Antonio and Dallas/Fort Worth. That kind of successful growth is bound to come with a few personnel challenges along the way. “We had issues making decisions regarding our employees,” … Continue reading
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Preparing for New Overtime Regulations
Posted on 03.02.2016
UPDATE: On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor released its final rule on new overtime regulations, raising the salary threshold for exempt status to $47,476. Click here for more information. The Department of Labor is expected to publish final overtime regulations in July. The proposed update to the Fair Labor Standards Act would increase … Continue reading
Posted in HR Risk Mitigation, Compliance
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Simple Tips to be Healthier at Work
Posted on 02.01.2016
As we enter the second month of the New Year, it’s the perfect time to focus on a healthy workforce. You don’t have to be in the C-suite to promote a culture of wellness at work. Anyone can implement these small, healthy changes and invite their colleagues to do the same: Take walking breaks. Prolonged sitting … Continue reading
Posted in Helpful Tips
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Managing Multiple Holiday Requests
Posted on 11.12.2015
This the time of year when the leave requests usually flood in. November, December and January can almost feel like one big holiday with people planning family gatherings and almost everything, except work. Now the question is, do you have a plan in place to determine who gets time off when there are multiple employees asking … Continue reading
Posted in Helpful Tips
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Office Holiday Decorations
Posted on 10.22.2015
With the holidays quickly approaching it is important for companies to be sensitive to all employees’ cultural and religious beliefs. This time of year is festive and can be a lot fun but companies need to remember that not everyone celebrates the same holidays. When your company is decorating the office, be mindful of the … Continue reading
Posted in HR Risk Mitigation
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Importance of Performance Appraisals
Posted on 10.15.2015
We all know that it is important to evaluate how your company is doing throughout the year, but are you doing the same with your employees? Employee evaluations can be a vital part of your business by letting your staff know where their strengths are and where improvements can be made. While most managers don’t look forward … Continue reading
Posted in People Performance
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Social Media In The Workplace
Posted on 09.16.2015
Does your company allow your employees to use social media while at work? There are definitely pros and cons to allowing social media in the work place. One thing is certain, social media is not going away so it is important for employers to think about how social media might fit within their culture. As … Continue reading
Posted in Helpful Tips
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Small Ways to Boost Employee Morale
Posted on 09.16.2015
Employee morale plays a huge role in the overall success of a company and effects employees’ tenure and company culture. When employees are happy, they are more productive. They want to do a good job which intern improves the company culture. There are several things that employers can do that don’t require a lot of time or … Continue reading
Posted in People Performance
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Fighting The Battle on Cybersecurity
Posted on 08.13.2015
HR departments hold a vast amount of data ranging from home addresses, social security numbers and other personal information. They are responsible for protecting this sensitive information that are transferred both internally and externally.
Posted in Helpful Tips
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Hurricane Preparedness
Posted on 07.30.2015
Hurricanes can not only reek havoc on land, but can also present problems to your company. Although you will not be able to control a hurricane, you can control how you and your employees react to one. Human Resources departments need to be aware of some of the challenges as well as federal and state … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance, HR Risk Mitigation
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How will Texas’ New “Open Carry” Law Affect Business Owners?
Posted on 07.15.2015
House Bill 910, or “open carry”, was recently passed during Texas’ 84th legislative session. Effective January 1, 2016 HB910 permits individuals with a CHL (concealed handgun license) to either openly carry a handgun, or carry a concealed handgun on public property, and, on private property (with a few limited exceptions).
Posted in Compliance, HR Risk Mitigation
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Upcoming New Overtime Rules
Posted on 03.10.2015
Since 2004 the Department of Labor (DOL) has not changed its Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) definition of a white-collar “exempt” management employee. Under the current FLSA definition exempt managers are not eligible for overtime pay. This definition is about to change and may require thousands of employers to reclassify which employees can still qualify … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance
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Helpful Guidance During Tough Times
Posted on 02.19.2015
With lower oil prices comes layoffs, cutbacks and the ripple effects that hit the Houston area economy. Your management meetings are full of, “Should we adjust our targets, our budget, and our strategy?” Achilles Group builds close, engaged working relationships with our clients and in a very real and personal way. We know how hard … Continue reading
Posted in People Performance