The HSD Metrics Blog
Recent Posts by the HR Experts
The latest information and current trends happening inside the world of HR.
Keep Employees Up-To-Date on New Technology
“Yes, training lacked with new technology. Those of us who did not grow up with the new technology were not given a reasonable amount of time to learn. I wish the department was able to have us go to certification training workshops so we could do better at our job....
HSD Metrics® Expands ExitRight® Staff With Hiring of Tina Califano
Califano will provide expertise in all aspects of exit interview services from marketing through set up and delivery of ExitRight turnover data. Her primary focus will be working with consultants and associations. Additionally, she will provide analysis and client support as HSD Metrics continues to build innovative offerings.
Supporting New Parents and Reducing Employee Turnover after Parental Leave
Welcoming a new child into the world is an exciting and often exhausting experience for new parents. Schedules and routines are suddenly thrown off balance or completely out the window, and while still trying to navigate this new normal, the time eventually comes to...
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Businesses have a responsibility to provide employees with a safe work environment, whether it is in regards to equipment or culture. Regardless of the type of business, sexual harassment is a very real threat that can make individuals feel uncomfortable or unsafe and...
Handling Safety Issues in the Workplace
“Certain situations would put me in danger and I was told to just do my job. Even though we had safety meetings we were made to disregard them when working at certain job sites. It was all about doing the job with no regard to employee safety.” – Actual comment from...
Handling Employees’ Summer Vacation Requests
Summer is almost here, and that means an influx of time-off requests for the holidays and various family vacations. Having a process in place to ensure you have staff on-hand is essential, but it needs to be done fairly and in a way that still provides your employees...
Workplace Violence: Identify Risks and Prevention Tactics
People going to work generally don’t think much about violence taking place within a professional environment, but unfortunately, there are 2 million assaults and threats of violence against others in the workplace annually, according to the National Crime...
Addressing and Correcting Poor Employee Performance
“Management must do a better job with problem employees and correct situations.” – Actual comment from an employee exiting a company. The truth of any business is that the employees’ perceptions are reality. If managers allow issues to go unaddressed, work will get...
Don’t Lose Employees over Job Security Concerns
“We were always worried about being on the chopping block because of jobs being eliminated so I decided since my security was at risk, I would find other more secure employment where layoffs were less common.” – Actual quote from an employee exiting a company If...
Preventing Workplace Shootings
Workplace violence occurs in many different forms, but almost none have employees more on edge than the potential for a shooting. Workplace shootings are rare, but when they do happen, it leaves many questioning if it could happen to them next. Whether it is a...
