Saturday, December 26, 2009

Holiday Newsletter

A Holiday Poem from HR Solutions, LLC

Early last week I met up with Bob
Who a few weeks before had just lost his job
He was like many others in a similar state
Who through no fault of their own had a similar fate

"It's tough out there," I told him while shaking my head
"With so many companies still in the red"
Bob gave me a nod and said, "Everything's fine"
"I'm a different man because of 2009"

"I never before knew how lucky I've been"
"And I bet that sounds crazy" he said with a grin
As I looked at him smiling I knew I had found
A confident man with both feet on the ground

"Being happy in life means more than just work"
"I'll take it in stride and not go berserk"
"My wife she still loves me and my family is great"
"The only bad thing is I've put on some weight"

"2010 will be another great year"
"As I find a new path to take my career"
"No matter what happens I will never lose sight"
"Of what's truly important to make things feel right"

"You need to believe in what makes you unique"
"And make each day count instead of counting the weeks"
"If you get mired in feelings of failure and doubt"
"You will never be clear on what life's all about"

I told him how great it was to see him that day
And how I wished others could see things that way
We both wished each other a happy New Year
And promised to meet again soon for a beer

I found myself smiling as I drove home that night
Knowing people like Bob make the holidays bright
So for those feeling somber here's a holiday toast
"Believing in you" is what matters the most

From all of us at HR Solutions, have a wonderful holiday season and a healthy and prosperous New Year.

Phil


Getting Your House in Order


If your house is like mine at this time of the year there seems to be a never ending list of chores and commitments that come together in a flurry (no pun intended) of activity over 3 or 4 weekends. The ultimate goal is to "get the house in order" for the holidays. Between the decorating, shopping, and family events I forgot to perform my regular inspection of the well pump and hot water heater. When I finally remembered, I found a floor full of water caused a a leaky shut off valve.
Even though it was only an intermittent drip, had I not found it, substantial damage could have occurred. That little drip could have cost me thousands of dollars in damaged property and repairs. Much like a house, businesses need to "get their house in order" for next year. Are any of your policies or practices "leaking"? Does the internal plumbing of your organization need repair? Could what might be a minor HR problem now turn into a nightmare for your business in 2010. Let us help by doing a routine "inspection" of your people issues. Give us a call at 610-287-1162 for more information.

Recent Press Release

Philip S. Brunone, President of Harleysville based HR Solutions, LLC, recently served as a presenter at the CFO Executive Forum sponsored by the accounting firm of Kreischer, Miller. The forum was attended by over eighty financial professionals and addressed the impact of compensation practices and healthcare benefit trends on companies in the Philadelphia region.
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 and trusted HR advisor 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!