Philip S. Brunone, President of Harleysville based HR Solutions, LLC, recently delivered the keynote address at an awards dinner for the employees of Eagleville Hospital in Norristown, PA. The keynote topic was Using Recognition to Effectively Manage Generational Differences in the Workplace and was attended by over 100 employees celebrating their service milestones with the organization.
HR Solutions, LLC provides human resource outsourcing and consulting for small and medium size companies in the tri- state area.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Fall Newsletter
Dear Colleague
I hope these few weeks prior to election day find you well. In a previous issue I talked about my efforts to maintain a sense of positivity in today's crisis filled environment and those efforts have surely been tested in the midst of the economic turndown we have all experienced. Nonetheless I am fortified by the optimism of many of my clients who, as small business owners, have the attitude that "failure is not an option." Don't get me wrong, everyone is closely watching expenses, delaying decisions that require increased operating capital and looking for ways to minimize risk. Now you're probably thinking that taking these actions is simply good business strategy but what I'm talking about is the inventive spirit that these entrpreneurs exhibit during trying times. A building services provider who has decided to expand his products and services to explore a niche that is related to their core business. An HVAC contractor who has developed a new and innovative way to incent his workforce to better leverage payroll costs and truly reward the top performers and a local company who until now could only service clients within driving distance of their headquarters, has developed software that enables them to replicate the services they provide anywhere in the US. These people inspire me and I am proud to be a part of their business. It reaffirms my belief that we are truly fortunate to live in America and all have the opportunity to choose our own destiny. So as we prepare to elect a new leader next week I am filled with optimism that success is in our hands and failure is not an option.
Have a safe and happy fall season.
Phil
The Top Ten Workplace Trends
A survey of HR professionals across a various industries conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management revealed that benefit costs and an aging workforce were the top two workplace issues that need immediate attention. Seven of the remaining eight workplace issues were all related to healthcare and a shortage of skilled workers caused by the impending retirement of the baby booomers, including retention of existing workers. For the first time since the inception of this survey the threat of recession appeared as number 8 in the top ten listing.
If your benefit costs are soaring out of control or your employee retention and training issues are a source of concern we can help. Please give us a call at 610-287-1162 for a free consultation.
In This Issue
The Top Ten Workplace Trends
The Employee Free Choice Act Doesn't Offer Freedom of Choice
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The Employee Free Choice Act Doesn't Offer Freedom of Choice
Many of you outside of the building and contracting industry have probably never heard of the the Employee Free Choice Act or EFCA. This legislation has quietly been endorsed by the House of Representatives but failed to pass the Senate earlier this year. It remains "alive" and it is likely to be introduced again after the election with renewed support. Essentially the EFCA or "Card Check" as it is also known, if enacted, will amend the National Labor Relations Act and change the way unions can organize a workforce by eliminating the secret ballot voting that is currently required. Simply put employees will lose the right to confidentially choose for or against union representation. The union only needs to have a majority of employees sign a card authorizing the union to represent them and the employer is then required by law to begin negotiating a collective bargaining agreement. Under current law authorization cards are only the first step in union organizing campaigns followed by a secret ballot election supervised by the NLRB. If more than 50% of the workers vote for the union, the employer is bound by that decision and must negotiate in good faith with the union. Conversely, the union is not recognized if less than 50% of the employees vote in favor of union representation.
So some of you are probably saying well I'm not part of the building trades Phil, why should I care about the EFCA. Well, by law any union can attempt to organize any group of workers it chooses. That means that any type of employee in any industry could be unionized. If the EFCA is enacted and enough cards are signed I believe we will see a dramatic increase in union activity and many workers may be affected. Having worked in a union environment for many years I am not anti-union, however, I am opposed to losing my freedom of choice and am against any employee feeling threatened, intimidated or coerced into signing something against their will.
If you would like more information on the Employee Free Choice Act and how you can educate your employees on this pending legislation please contact us for a no obligation consultation.
PUT US ON YOUR "TO DON'T" LIST Since 1995 HR Solutions has been helping business owners do what they do best....focus on running their business. We can be your human resource department providing services and solutions that protect your company and your employees at a cost you can afford. You have plenty of things on your "to do" list so make a list of things to put on your "to don't" list and give us a call. Let us worry about the laws that may affect you, help you with discipline problems, create programs that let you recruit and retain top talent and most importantly, be there for you when you need our expertise. Call us at 610-287-1162 today for a free consultation or e-mail me directly at phil@hrsolutionsonline.com. You have my personal promise that we will contact you within 24 hours to schedule your consultation. There is absolutely no obligation. I look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Phil BrunonePresidentHR Solutions, LLC
I hope these few weeks prior to election day find you well. In a previous issue I talked about my efforts to maintain a sense of positivity in today's crisis filled environment and those efforts have surely been tested in the midst of the economic turndown we have all experienced. Nonetheless I am fortified by the optimism of many of my clients who, as small business owners, have the attitude that "failure is not an option." Don't get me wrong, everyone is closely watching expenses, delaying decisions that require increased operating capital and looking for ways to minimize risk. Now you're probably thinking that taking these actions is simply good business strategy but what I'm talking about is the inventive spirit that these entrpreneurs exhibit during trying times. A building services provider who has decided to expand his products and services to explore a niche that is related to their core business. An HVAC contractor who has developed a new and innovative way to incent his workforce to better leverage payroll costs and truly reward the top performers and a local company who until now could only service clients within driving distance of their headquarters, has developed software that enables them to replicate the services they provide anywhere in the US. These people inspire me and I am proud to be a part of their business. It reaffirms my belief that we are truly fortunate to live in America and all have the opportunity to choose our own destiny. So as we prepare to elect a new leader next week I am filled with optimism that success is in our hands and failure is not an option.
Have a safe and happy fall season.
Phil
The Top Ten Workplace Trends
A survey of HR professionals across a various industries conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management revealed that benefit costs and an aging workforce were the top two workplace issues that need immediate attention. Seven of the remaining eight workplace issues were all related to healthcare and a shortage of skilled workers caused by the impending retirement of the baby booomers, including retention of existing workers. For the first time since the inception of this survey the threat of recession appeared as number 8 in the top ten listing.
If your benefit costs are soaring out of control or your employee retention and training issues are a source of concern we can help. Please give us a call at 610-287-1162 for a free consultation.
In This Issue
The Top Ten Workplace Trends
The Employee Free Choice Act Doesn't Offer Freedom of Choice
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The Employee Free Choice Act Doesn't Offer Freedom of Choice
Many of you outside of the building and contracting industry have probably never heard of the the Employee Free Choice Act or EFCA. This legislation has quietly been endorsed by the House of Representatives but failed to pass the Senate earlier this year. It remains "alive" and it is likely to be introduced again after the election with renewed support. Essentially the EFCA or "Card Check" as it is also known, if enacted, will amend the National Labor Relations Act and change the way unions can organize a workforce by eliminating the secret ballot voting that is currently required. Simply put employees will lose the right to confidentially choose for or against union representation. The union only needs to have a majority of employees sign a card authorizing the union to represent them and the employer is then required by law to begin negotiating a collective bargaining agreement. Under current law authorization cards are only the first step in union organizing campaigns followed by a secret ballot election supervised by the NLRB. If more than 50% of the workers vote for the union, the employer is bound by that decision and must negotiate in good faith with the union. Conversely, the union is not recognized if less than 50% of the employees vote in favor of union representation.
So some of you are probably saying well I'm not part of the building trades Phil, why should I care about the EFCA. Well, by law any union can attempt to organize any group of workers it chooses. That means that any type of employee in any industry could be unionized. If the EFCA is enacted and enough cards are signed I believe we will see a dramatic increase in union activity and many workers may be affected. Having worked in a union environment for many years I am not anti-union, however, I am opposed to losing my freedom of choice and am against any employee feeling threatened, intimidated or coerced into signing something against their will.
If you would like more information on the Employee Free Choice Act and how you can educate your employees on this pending legislation please contact us for a no obligation consultation.
PUT US ON YOUR "TO DON'T" LIST Since 1995 HR Solutions has been helping business owners do what they do best....focus on running their business. We can be your human resource department providing services and solutions that protect your company and your employees at a cost you can afford. You have plenty of things on your "to do" list so make a list of things to put on your "to don't" list and give us a call. Let us worry about the laws that may affect you, help you with discipline problems, create programs that let you recruit and retain top talent and most importantly, be there for you when you need our expertise. Call us at 610-287-1162 today for a free consultation or e-mail me directly at phil@hrsolutionsonline.com. You have my personal promise that we will contact you within 24 hours to schedule your consultation. There is absolutely no obligation. I look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Phil BrunonePresidentHR Solutions, LLC
Monday, October 27, 2008
Recent Press Release
The Harleysville based consulting firms of Horner & Associates, LLC and HR Solutions, LLC recently conducted a seminar entitled Managing Performance From Start to Finish at the Franconia Heritage Conference Center
The session was attended by a variety of local business representatives and provided the participants with insight and practical tips on managing performance from the start of employment where coaching, recognition and reward can mold an employee’s success through the progressive discipline process that occurs when all else fails.
The seminar was facilitated by Steve Horner and Phil Brunone who collectively have over five decades of real life HR experience. Horner & Associates, LLC specializes in talent development including; executive coaching, leadership development, succession planning and team building.
HR Solutions, LLC provides human resource consulting outsourcing solutions for small and medium size companies in the tri -state area.
The session was attended by a variety of local business representatives and provided the participants with insight and practical tips on managing performance from the start of employment where coaching, recognition and reward can mold an employee’s success through the progressive discipline process that occurs when all else fails.
The seminar was facilitated by Steve Horner and Phil Brunone who collectively have over five decades of real life HR experience. Horner & Associates, LLC specializes in talent development including; executive coaching, leadership development, succession planning and team building.
HR Solutions, LLC provides human resource consulting outsourcing solutions for small and medium size companies in the tri -state area.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
August Newsletter
I sadly said goodbye to July this week. For me, the month of July usually turns out to be one of the better months of the year. There are a lot of opportunities to celebrate with family and friends observing birthdays (including mine), 4th of July fireworks, extended weekends at the beach and generally just a feeling that most of the world around you is on vacation. During one of those lazy moments when I was daydreaming, I found myself reflecting on the first half of the year and doing a "post mortem" on the things that worked well and those that didn't work. I couldn't help asking myself questions that began with "What if..." As you look back on the first half of 2008, perhaps there were some people issues in your business that should have been handled differently and ultimately turned out to be problematic. Did you end up losing an unemployment claim you should have won? Did the problematic employee end up "polluting " your work place and his or her fellow employees or did you end up paying out wages and overtime you shouldn't have had to pay? Maybe the reason was related to your policies or procedures, lack of knowledge on the part of your managers on how to handle difficult personalities or simply a bad hiring decision. "What if" someone had been there to consult with prior to taking the action you took or "What if " you had outsourced that function to a human resource professional who knew how to keep you out of trouble. If you, your clients or fellow business owners you know have people problems that have you asking "What if ", give us a call. We can help you avoid those problematic situations by providing sound advice, guidance and human resource expertise that protects your business.
Enjoy the rest of the summer season
Maintaining Your "Positivity" in Troubled Times
Over the past few months I have found myself avoiding the local and world news. The snippets of positive news are far outweighed by the "crumbling economic conditions", "spiraling housing market decline" and "financial market collapse". Sometime ago I read Marcus Buckingham's First Break All the Rules followed by his sequel Now Discover Your Strengths. I took the Strengthsfinder assessment and found that one of my signature strengths was my positivity. I had taken several similar assessments over the years so the findings were not overly surprising but I did realize that maintaining my positivity was an important component for me in staying motivated, focused and keeping an overall sense of well-being.
Companies, like individuals, also need to maintain a sense of positivity in the face of business downturns, lagging sales and eroding profit margins to maintain their well-being and health. The leaders of the company often are so emotionally connected with the business conditions that they tend to "wear it on their sleeve" even during events like company picnics, pizza parties, birthday celebrations and the like. Employees are intuitive and keenly aware of a leader"s demeanor and tend to emulate what they see and observe from those they respect and admire. Soon, this non-positivity trickles down through the organization, feeds the rumor mill and can ultimately lead to reduced productivity, turnover and low morale.
It's a difficult task for those in leadership positions to separate themselves from news of declining revenue and put on a happy face for their employees. Unfortunately, it's part of the responsibility assumed when they became a leader or accepted a leadership position. So as the British say, "Buck Up." You and those around you will feel better and oh yea, take a night off from the evening news!
If your organization is looking for ways to increase positivity we can help you develop team building workshops and related events to help raise morale and educate your employees at the same time. To learn more give us a call at 610-287-1162 or email me at phil@hrsolutionsonline.com.
EEOC Charges Up 9% Over Last Year
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reported a 9% increase in charges in 2007, the highest increase year over year since 1993. Last year, for the first time, retaliation was the second highest charge category (behind race), surpassing sex-based charges in total filings with EEOC offices nationwide. Historically, race has been the most frequently filed charge since the EEOC became operational in 1965. In addition to the statutory bases of discrimination, charges filed with the EEOC and state and local Fair Employment Practices Agencies (combined) also trended upward for the high visibility issues of pregnancy discrimination and sexual harassment. During FY 2007, pregnancy charges surged to a record high level of 5,587, up 14% from the prior fiscal year's record of 4,901. Sexual harassment filings increased for the first time since FY 2000, numbering 12,510 - up 4% from the prior fiscal year's total of 12,025. Additionally, a record 16% of sexual harassment charges were filed by men, up from 9% in the early 1990s.
Other year-end statistics released in March show that the EEOC recovered approximately $345 million in total monetary relief for charging parties, up 26% from the prior year's total of $274 million. Nearly $55 million was obtained through EEOC litigation and more than $290 million through administrative enforcement, including mediation. Additionally, the agency obtained substantial non-monetary relief, such as employer training, policy implementation, reasonable accommodations, and other measures to promote discrimination-free workplaces.
An EEOC or Human Relations Commission lawsuit can devistate a small business. Studies show that those businesses that have policies and procedures in place to insure consistent fair employment practices in the workplace dramatically reduce their exposure to these types of charges by as much as 90%. Many small business owners believe that this can't happen to them but unfortunately we live in a highly litigious world where some people and employees are looking to make a fast buck. Do you really want to take the chance ?
PUT US ON YOUR "TO DON'T" LIST
Since 1995 HR Solutions has been helping business owners do what they do best....focus on running their business. We can be your human resource department providing services and solutions that protect your company and your employees at a cost you can afford. You have plenty of things on your "to do" list so make a list of things to put on your "to don't" list and give us a call. Let us worry about the laws that may affect you, help you with discipline problems, create programs that let you recruit and retain top talent and most importantly, be there for you when you need our expertise.
I sadly said goodbye to July this week. For me, the month of July usually turns out to be one of the better months of the year. There are a lot of opportunities to celebrate with family and friends observing birthdays (including mine), 4th of July fireworks, extended weekends at the beach and generally just a feeling that most of the world around you is on vacation. During one of those lazy moments when I was daydreaming, I found myself reflecting on the first half of the year and doing a "post mortem" on the things that worked well and those that didn't work. I couldn't help asking myself questions that began with "What if..." As you look back on the first half of 2008, perhaps there were some people issues in your business that should have been handled differently and ultimately turned out to be problematic. Did you end up losing an unemployment claim you should have won? Did the problematic employee end up "polluting " your work place and his or her fellow employees or did you end up paying out wages and overtime you shouldn't have had to pay? Maybe the reason was related to your policies or procedures, lack of knowledge on the part of your managers on how to handle difficult personalities or simply a bad hiring decision. "What if" someone had been there to consult with prior to taking the action you took or "What if " you had outsourced that function to a human resource professional who knew how to keep you out of trouble. If you, your clients or fellow business owners you know have people problems that have you asking "What if ", give us a call. We can help you avoid those problematic situations by providing sound advice, guidance and human resource expertise that protects your business.
Enjoy the rest of the summer season
Maintaining Your "Positivity" in Troubled Times
Over the past few months I have found myself avoiding the local and world news. The snippets of positive news are far outweighed by the "crumbling economic conditions", "spiraling housing market decline" and "financial market collapse". Sometime ago I read Marcus Buckingham's First Break All the Rules followed by his sequel Now Discover Your Strengths. I took the Strengthsfinder assessment and found that one of my signature strengths was my positivity. I had taken several similar assessments over the years so the findings were not overly surprising but I did realize that maintaining my positivity was an important component for me in staying motivated, focused and keeping an overall sense of well-being.
Companies, like individuals, also need to maintain a sense of positivity in the face of business downturns, lagging sales and eroding profit margins to maintain their well-being and health. The leaders of the company often are so emotionally connected with the business conditions that they tend to "wear it on their sleeve" even during events like company picnics, pizza parties, birthday celebrations and the like. Employees are intuitive and keenly aware of a leader"s demeanor and tend to emulate what they see and observe from those they respect and admire. Soon, this non-positivity trickles down through the organization, feeds the rumor mill and can ultimately lead to reduced productivity, turnover and low morale.
It's a difficult task for those in leadership positions to separate themselves from news of declining revenue and put on a happy face for their employees. Unfortunately, it's part of the responsibility assumed when they became a leader or accepted a leadership position. So as the British say, "Buck Up." You and those around you will feel better and oh yea, take a night off from the evening news!
If your organization is looking for ways to increase positivity we can help you develop team building workshops and related events to help raise morale and educate your employees at the same time. To learn more give us a call at 610-287-1162 or email me at phil@hrsolutionsonline.com.
EEOC Charges Up 9% Over Last Year
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reported a 9% increase in charges in 2007, the highest increase year over year since 1993. Last year, for the first time, retaliation was the second highest charge category (behind race), surpassing sex-based charges in total filings with EEOC offices nationwide. Historically, race has been the most frequently filed charge since the EEOC became operational in 1965. In addition to the statutory bases of discrimination, charges filed with the EEOC and state and local Fair Employment Practices Agencies (combined) also trended upward for the high visibility issues of pregnancy discrimination and sexual harassment. During FY 2007, pregnancy charges surged to a record high level of 5,587, up 14% from the prior fiscal year's record of 4,901. Sexual harassment filings increased for the first time since FY 2000, numbering 12,510 - up 4% from the prior fiscal year's total of 12,025. Additionally, a record 16% of sexual harassment charges were filed by men, up from 9% in the early 1990s.
Other year-end statistics released in March show that the EEOC recovered approximately $345 million in total monetary relief for charging parties, up 26% from the prior year's total of $274 million. Nearly $55 million was obtained through EEOC litigation and more than $290 million through administrative enforcement, including mediation. Additionally, the agency obtained substantial non-monetary relief, such as employer training, policy implementation, reasonable accommodations, and other measures to promote discrimination-free workplaces.
An EEOC or Human Relations Commission lawsuit can devistate a small business. Studies show that those businesses that have policies and procedures in place to insure consistent fair employment practices in the workplace dramatically reduce their exposure to these types of charges by as much as 90%. Many small business owners believe that this can't happen to them but unfortunately we live in a highly litigious world where some people and employees are looking to make a fast buck. Do you really want to take the chance ?
PUT US ON YOUR "TO DON'T" LIST
Since 1995 HR Solutions has been helping business owners do what they do best....focus on running their business. We can be your human resource department providing services and solutions that protect your company and your employees at a cost you can afford. You have plenty of things on your "to do" list so make a list of things to put on your "to don't" list and give us a call. Let us worry about the laws that may affect you, help you with discipline problems, create programs that let you recruit and retain top talent and most importantly, be there for you when you need our expertise.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Press Release July 18, 2008
Philip S. Brunone, President of HR Solutions, LLC, a Harleysville, PA based human resource consulting and outsourcing firm, recently conducted a seminar for the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management. The seminar was attended by over forty human resource professionals and addressed the interplay between various state and federal leave of absence programs and the legal responsibilities employers face in administering these programs in the workplace.
HR Solutions, LLC provides human resource outsourcing solutions for small and medium size companies in the tri -state area
HR Solutions, LLC provides human resource outsourcing solutions for small and medium size companies in the tri -state area
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Press Release 6-18-08
The Harleysville based consulting firms of Horner & Associates, LLC and HR Solutions, LLC recently conducted a seminar entitled Managing and Retaining Top Performers at the Franconia Heritage Conference Center
The session was attended by a variety of local business representatives and provided the participants with proven methods to effectively recruit and retain top talent and manage generational differences in the workplace by appealing to the values, experiences and beliefs of today’s multi-generational workforce.
The seminar was facilitated by Steve Horner and Phil Brunone who collectively have over five decades of real life HR experience. Horner & Associates, LLC specializes in talent development including; executive coaching, leadership development, succession planning and team building.
HR Solutions, LLC provides human resource consulting outsourcing solutions for small and medium size companies in the tri -state area.
The session was attended by a variety of local business representatives and provided the participants with proven methods to effectively recruit and retain top talent and manage generational differences in the workplace by appealing to the values, experiences and beliefs of today’s multi-generational workforce.
The seminar was facilitated by Steve Horner and Phil Brunone who collectively have over five decades of real life HR experience. Horner & Associates, LLC specializes in talent development including; executive coaching, leadership development, succession planning and team building.
HR Solutions, LLC provides human resource consulting outsourcing solutions for small and medium size companies in the tri -state area.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Newsletter-6/10/08
HR Solutions, LLC
Put Your People in Our Hands
June 2008
Vol 1, Issue 1
HR Services and Solutions For Your Business
Dear Colleague,
I hope this first edition of our newsletter finds you enjoying the beginning of the summer season.
For me, the great weather of Memorial Day Weekend put an end to my spring chores and I found myself looking for more opportunities to relax. As a fellow business owner I know that finding time to do this isn't always possible and that inevitably problems arise that affect your "downtime" and keep you awake at night. If you or your clients have people problems that are keeping you up at night, give us a call. We can help you find the service or solution that gives you peace of mind and lets you get a good night's sleep in hectic times.
Have a safe and prosperous summer season.
Phil
Strategic Thinking Doesn't Happen Overnight
How many time have you heard the phrase
"We need to think more strategically "A 2007 study by The Forum Corp., a Boston-based company that works with Fortune 1000 companies to develop leaders' strategic abilities, found that most leaders weren't equipped with the skills needed to execute their companies' growth strategies. The study found that while there is a core group of leadership skills, there are also specific skills that leaders should use when leading an organic growth strategy that are significantly different than those they should use when they're leading a merger and acquisition or growth strategy," The problem is that most companies don't account for these distinctions and therefore leaders are ill-equipped. Sometimes, executives want their leaders to be ready to take on strategic intitiatives but don't know how to have leader removed from constantly being pulled into meetings to manage tactical issues. The study emphasized the importance of building up the subordinate employees' reputations within the company so that the business partners wouldn't feel they had to involve the leader in order to get things resolved. Not only does this allow you to actively promote the capabilities of your staff to others but allows you as a leader to spend time on the "big picture" issues.
In This Issue
Strategic Thinking Doesn't Happen Overnight
The Hourglass Effect in Hiring
Recent Press Releases
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The Hourglass Effect in Hiring
By the year 2010 there will be over 78 million baby boomers in the workplace many of whom will be looking to retire in the next 10 years. These "boomers" born between 1945 and 1964 currently represent over 80% of the executives leading businesses today. Generation X, which is the name given to the first group of baby boomer children born between 1964 and 1981,currently represents only about 50 million of todays workers. It's not until Generation Y, those 70 million boomer children born after 1981, begin to populate the workplace that this employment "hourglass" begins to replenish.
Good News and Bad News
The good news for the boomers is that there aren't enough Generation X ers to backfill position vacancies caused by retirement thus, those boomers who don't want to retire or can't retire due to financial need, should be able to continue gainful employment. The bad news is since this boomer group represents many of today's top leaders, the shortfall in both the number of Gen Xers and the failure of many organizations to establish viable succession plans, will leave a skill gap that could plague corporations for many years to come.
If your organization is being "pinched by the hourglass" we can help you develop a workforce planning and talent management plan to help insure the success of your company. To learn more give us a call at 610-287-1162 or email me at phil@hrsolutionsonline.com.
Recent Press Releases
May 15, 2008
Philip S. Brunone, Principal at HR Solutions, LLC, a human resource consulting and outsourcing firm in Harleysville, recently delivered the keynote address at a career transition meeting sponsored by the outsourcing firm of Right Management. The keynote topic was Managing Generational Differences in the Workplace-Keys to Success for Managers and Job Seekers and was attended by a group of 40 executives who recently completed a career transition program.HR Solutions, LLC provides human resource outsourcing solutions for small and medium size companies in the tri -state area
PUT US ON YOUR "TO DON'T" LIST
Since 1995 HR Solutions has been helping business owners do what they do best....focus on running their business. We can be your human resource department providing services and solutions that protect your company and your employees at a cost you can afford. You have plenty of things on your "to do" list so make a list of things to put on your "to don't" list and give us a call. Let us worry about the laws that may affect you, help you with discipline problems, create programs that let you recruit and retain top talent and most importantly, be there for you when you need our expertise.
Call us at 610-287-1162 today for a free consultation or e-mail me directly at phil@hrsolutionsonline.com. You have my personal promise that we will contact you within 24 hours to schedule your consultation. There is absolutely no obligation. I look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Phil Brunone
PresidentHR Solutions, LLC
Put Your People in Our Hands
June 2008
Vol 1, Issue 1
HR Services and Solutions For Your Business
Dear Colleague,
I hope this first edition of our newsletter finds you enjoying the beginning of the summer season.
For me, the great weather of Memorial Day Weekend put an end to my spring chores and I found myself looking for more opportunities to relax. As a fellow business owner I know that finding time to do this isn't always possible and that inevitably problems arise that affect your "downtime" and keep you awake at night. If you or your clients have people problems that are keeping you up at night, give us a call. We can help you find the service or solution that gives you peace of mind and lets you get a good night's sleep in hectic times.
Have a safe and prosperous summer season.
Phil
Strategic Thinking Doesn't Happen Overnight
How many time have you heard the phrase
"We need to think more strategically "A 2007 study by The Forum Corp., a Boston-based company that works with Fortune 1000 companies to develop leaders' strategic abilities, found that most leaders weren't equipped with the skills needed to execute their companies' growth strategies. The study found that while there is a core group of leadership skills, there are also specific skills that leaders should use when leading an organic growth strategy that are significantly different than those they should use when they're leading a merger and acquisition or growth strategy," The problem is that most companies don't account for these distinctions and therefore leaders are ill-equipped. Sometimes, executives want their leaders to be ready to take on strategic intitiatives but don't know how to have leader removed from constantly being pulled into meetings to manage tactical issues. The study emphasized the importance of building up the subordinate employees' reputations within the company so that the business partners wouldn't feel they had to involve the leader in order to get things resolved. Not only does this allow you to actively promote the capabilities of your staff to others but allows you as a leader to spend time on the "big picture" issues.
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Strategic Thinking Doesn't Happen Overnight
The Hourglass Effect in Hiring
Recent Press Releases
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The Hourglass Effect in Hiring
By the year 2010 there will be over 78 million baby boomers in the workplace many of whom will be looking to retire in the next 10 years. These "boomers" born between 1945 and 1964 currently represent over 80% of the executives leading businesses today. Generation X, which is the name given to the first group of baby boomer children born between 1964 and 1981,currently represents only about 50 million of todays workers. It's not until Generation Y, those 70 million boomer children born after 1981, begin to populate the workplace that this employment "hourglass" begins to replenish.
Good News and Bad News
The good news for the boomers is that there aren't enough Generation X ers to backfill position vacancies caused by retirement thus, those boomers who don't want to retire or can't retire due to financial need, should be able to continue gainful employment. The bad news is since this boomer group represents many of today's top leaders, the shortfall in both the number of Gen Xers and the failure of many organizations to establish viable succession plans, will leave a skill gap that could plague corporations for many years to come.
If your organization is being "pinched by the hourglass" we can help you develop a workforce planning and talent management plan to help insure the success of your company. To learn more give us a call at 610-287-1162 or email me at phil@hrsolutionsonline.com.
Recent Press Releases
May 15, 2008
Philip S. Brunone, Principal at HR Solutions, LLC, a human resource consulting and outsourcing firm in Harleysville, recently delivered the keynote address at a career transition meeting sponsored by the outsourcing firm of Right Management. The keynote topic was Managing Generational Differences in the Workplace-Keys to Success for Managers and Job Seekers and was attended by a group of 40 executives who recently completed a career transition program.HR Solutions, LLC provides human resource outsourcing solutions for small and medium size companies in the tri -state area
PUT US ON YOUR "TO DON'T" LIST
Since 1995 HR Solutions has been helping business owners do what they do best....focus on running their business. We can be your human resource department providing services and solutions that protect your company and your employees at a cost you can afford. You have plenty of things on your "to do" list so make a list of things to put on your "to don't" list and give us a call. Let us worry about the laws that may affect you, help you with discipline problems, create programs that let you recruit and retain top talent and most importantly, be there for you when you need our expertise.
Call us at 610-287-1162 today for a free consultation or e-mail me directly at phil@hrsolutionsonline.com. You have my personal promise that we will contact you within 24 hours to schedule your consultation. There is absolutely no obligation. I look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Phil Brunone
PresidentHR Solutions, LLC
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Press Release 5-8-08
Philip S. Brunone, Principal at HR Solutions, LLC, a human resource consulting and outsourcing firm in Harleysville, recently delivered the keynote address at a career transition meeting sponsored by the outsourcing firm of Right Management. The keynote topic was Managing Generational Differences in the Workplace-Keys to Success for Managers and Job Seekers and was attended by a group of 40 executives who recently completed a career transition program.
HR Solutions, LLC provides human resource outsourcing solutions for small and medium size companies in the tri -state area
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HR Solutions, LLC provides human resource outsourcing solutions for small and medium size companies in the tri -state area
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
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