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Company Culture
Congratulations! Welcoming Nikita Stoltenberg, to the Consultstu team
We are extending a warm welcome to Nikita Stoltenberg, who joined the Consultstu HR business services team as an HR Coordinator in August. Niki joined Consultstu after graduating from St. Petersburg College with a BAS in Business Management and Organizational Leadership. She later obtained her SHRM-CP certification in May 2024. Consultstu is commit...
Trends in Designing Employee Performance Reviews (2024)
Employee performance reviews are evolving. Gone are the days of the dreaded annual review; today’s trends focus on continuous feedback and development. Employee performance reviews are crucial for several reasons. They provide a structured opportunity for managers and employees to discuss job performance, set goals, and address any areas need...
What Drives Workplace Culture in 2024
In 2024, the landscape of workplace culture continues to evolve at a rapid pace, shaped by an interaction between technology advancements, shifting societal norms, and emerging business priorities. Companies are increasingly recognizing the importance of fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture to attract and retain top talent, drive in...
Military Appreciation Month (May) – Honoring Heroes
May is National Military Appreciation Month, a special time to honor the service and sacrifice of military servicemembers. Congress designated May as a month to publicly thank both past and present military members for their contributions and dedication to our country. Military Appreciation Month serves as a reminder to celebrate the patriotic spir...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
During May, your company can join the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. This month is dedicated to educating the community, reducing stigma, and encouraging those in need to seek help. Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder of the importance of caring for our mental well-being just as much as we care......
Mastering the Exit Interview: 4 Tips for a Successful Farewell
When an employee decides to leave your company, it marks the end of a chapter, but it also opens a window of opportunity for growth and improvement within the company. Exit interviews are potentially valuable tools that offer insights into employee experiences, reasons for departure, and areas for employer improvement. Conducting effective exit int...
10 Interview Questions to Screen for Company Culture
Interviewing candidates to assess fit with your company culture is crucial for building a cohesive and successful team and organization. Company culture is the shared values, attitudes, behaviors, and standards that make up a work environment. It is about the experience people have at work and is often connected with the messaging that your company...
How to Strengthen and Improve Your Harassment Avoidance Program
Harassment prevention is a critical aspect of any workplace culture. In April, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a technical assistance document titled “Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Federal Sector,” which provides practical tips for preventing and addressing harassment within the federal civi...
Create a Supercharged Employee Referral Program
Recruiting has been tough in recent years. We have many clients who successfully use an employee referral bonus program to supercharge their recruitment of talent. Employee referral programs accomplish three important objectives: (1) it engages employees in the business and adds excitement; (2) it pays current employees (instead of recruiting compa...
Has COVID lowered employee morale?
Last year was a brutal year on all of us as we went through a global pandemic and experienced drastic changes to our typical lives. People’s lives changed, how we do work changed, and the way we see the world has changed. Specifically, the workplace has been changing continuously to fit the needs of safely......
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