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12 Nov 24

Moving from Ho-Hum to Best Practices

The value-add any of us brings to any organization is that which differentiates us from others. Injecting Best Practices into otherwise Ho-Hum policies and initiatives may be your “wow” factor. For example, instead of a standard “Flowers at Funerals Policy” consider adding elements that go beyond a vase full of…

29 Oct 24

What Happened to Union Membership?

What is happening to union membership in the United States? According to the US Department of Labor (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics – in the past forty years union membership has steadily dropped. In 1983, 20.1 percent – 1 in 5 workers were in a union. By 2023, union membership…

15 Oct 24

Historical Quotes Applicable to Business – by General George Patton

Knowing what has occurred in the past helps us anticipate what may occur next, given a set of circumstances. I expect that is at least one reason I fancy myself as a novice military historian. Consider one of my favorite military figures from World War 2 – General George S.…

01 Oct 24

Embedding HR Talent

It’s taken weeks to find the right HR talent. Finally, they are starting. It’s now just a matter of time before that two-year old stack of training attendee reporting data is entered. Yep, life is good. In this article I want to present an alternate idea – one that is…

17 Sep 24

Onboarding Supervisors, Managers, and Leaders

I once reported to a CHRO that asked my opinion of the first staff meeting of his I attended. I liked it – but remarked one-and-a-half hours seemed too long for a routine weekly meeting. He bristled and responded – “I don’t think it was any longer than it had…

20 Aug 24

Most HR Policies Available On-Line Lack Scope and Depth

Most HR Policies and documents available on-line lack scope and depth. Those offered by KeystoneHR are different. We have a history of researching and drafting policies for Fortune 500 operations that stand the test of time. Well over half of KeystoneHR’s polices meet Best Practices requirements; Drop in your company’s…

02 Aug 24

The Spark of Life

According to a study by Northwestern University, at the inception of life a spark results. Some believe it is simply a chemical reaction caused by the instantaneous release of zinc atoms coming into contact with calcium. Others, like me – see it as proof that life does not come from…

24 Jul 24

DEI is Now Legally Tricky

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, or DEI imposes discrimination with the goal of overcoming discrimination. Martin Luther King said “judge by character not color.” I don’t think he would have approved of DEI as it is used today. DEI is not only illogical; its continued use is now legally “tricky”. In…

16 Jul 24

Testify or Cave Like a Two Dollar Suitcase?

Here’s an ethical dilemma. How would you have handled it? Background: I’ll refer to the individual with the dilemma as “Angela”. Angela had recently left an employer that shortly thereafter wrongfully terminated another employee Angela had worked with. Angela was in position to confirm that it had been a wrongful…

26 Jun 24

We May Have Your Solution

I spent 40 years learning what HR and Operations needs to run a business, and created KeystoneHR as a result. KeystoneHR is a ONE STOP SHOP for hundreds of easily customized HR and business – related policies, templates, and Standard Operating Procedures – the majority of which are Best Practices.…