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Navigating Uncertain Economic Waters with Strategic Consulting: A Path to Thrive and Save

by Daniel Lopez | April 11, 2024 | Employee Relations, General, Legal, Organizational Development | 0 Comments

In an increasingly volatile global economy, businesses are facing a myriad of challenges that range from fluctuating market demands to the swift evolution of technology. The current economic landscape, marked by uncertainty, has compelled companies to adopt a more...

The Synergy Between Training, Development, and Performance Management: A Pathway to Excellence

by Daniel Lopez | April 11, 2024 | Benefits, Employee Relations, General, Organizational Development, Performance Management, Recruiting, Training & Development | 0 Comments

In the contemporary corporate landscape, the integration of training and development with performance management is not just an operational choice, but a strategic imperative. The core values of an organization serve as the guiding principles that shape its culture,...

Bridging the Motivational Gap: Encouraging Younger Workers and Sustaining Older Workers’ Morale

by Daniel Lopez | March 14, 2024 | Employee Relations, General, Organizational Development, Performance Management, Recruiting, Training & Development | 0 Comments

In today's multigenerational workforce, differences in motivation among age groups can create unique challenges. There's a common perception that younger workers, often labeled as Millennials and Gen Z, lack the same work ethic or drive as their older counterparts,...

Fostering Connection in a Remote Work Environment: Balancing Office and Home-Based Roles

by Daniel Lopez | March 14, 2024 | Employee Relations, General, Organizational Development, Performance Management, Recruiting | 0 Comments

The rise of remote work has revolutionized the way we think about the office and our connections to it. While many have embraced the flexibility that comes with working from home, this shift has also introduced new challenges in maintaining a sense of belonging and...

Reigniting the American Economy: Small Businesses as Catalysts for Change

by Daniel Lopez | March 14, 2024 | General | 0 Comments

In recent decades, the outsourcing of jobs and production to other countries has become a prevalent trend in the global economy. This has led to a significant shift in the landscape of the American workforce and the availability of domestically produced goods....

Bringing Business Back Home: The Time is Now for American Entrepreneurship in Farming and Beyond

by Daniel Lopez | March 14, 2024 | General | 0 Comments

In the land of the free and the home of the brave, the spirit of entrepreneurship has always been a driving force. For generations, America has been a beacon of innovation, progress, and self-reliance. However, with globalization reaching every corner of the market,...

Current Human Resources Trends Impacting Startups and Small Businesses

by Daniel Lopez | March 1, 2024 | General, Legal, Organizational Development | 0 Comments

In the rapidly evolving business landscape, staying abreast of the latest human resources (HR) trends is crucial for startups and small businesses aiming to attract and retain top talent. As these businesses often operate with leaner resources compared to larger...

The Top Categories of In-Demand Federal Contracts with the General Services Administration (GSA)

by Daniel Lopez | March 1, 2024 | General, Organizational Development | 0 Comments

In the realm of federal procurement, the General Services Administration (GSA) plays a pivotal role. As the central purchasing authority of the US government, the GSA establishes large-scale, government-wide contracts that allow federal agencies to acquire products...

Navigating the Crisis: The Declining Mental Health of Our Workforce

by Daniel Lopez | February 28, 2024 | Benefits, General, Legal | 0 Comments

In recent years, the mental health of the global workforce has emerged as a silent crisis, one that has been exacerbated by the unprecedented challenges of economic uncertainty, technological upheaval, and, most notably, the COVID-19 pandemic. As we delve into the...

The Dual Dilemma of Negligent Hiring and Employing Illegal Immigrants

by Daniel Lopez | February 28, 2024 | General, Legal, Recruiting | 0 Comments

Recently, a student in Georgia was killed by an illegal immigrant, and his brother was also arrested for forging immigration documents. Does this mean the organization employing the worker with forged documents is now liable for "negligent hiring"? With open borders...

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