This blog post was originally published on September 20, 2017 and was updated on December 2, 2020.
9 Things to Consider When Creating a Learning and Development Budget
Megan Mayhugh Joins ERC as Chief Growth Officer
Highland Heights, Ohio – ERC, the 100-year-old organization that provides people data and HR services to help leaders make better decisions, is pleased to announce that Megan Mayhugh recently joined the company as Chief Growth Officer.
6 Ways to Help Employees Get Along

This blog post was originally published on April 4, 2012 and was updated on November 5, 2020.
Sometimes employees don’t get along and these conflicts and office disagreements can dampen productivity, waste time, reduce a team’s performance, make the work environment tense and uncomfortable, and increase stress in work groups – none of which are beneficial to your business. Here are a few ways managers can help reduce conflict on their teams.
Talking Politics in the Workplace: Addressing the Elephant in the Room

This blog post was originally published on Oct. 29, 2018, and it was updated on Oct. 7, 2020.
With the upcoming 2020 Election Day on November 3, to say that this year has been more politically charged than most is an understatement at best. So what happens when political discussions begin to (or maybe they already have) sneak into the workplace? Hopefully, nothing. Ideally the discussions remain just that—a civil discourse between employees, perhaps during their lunch hour.
ERC Expands Management Team with Appointment of Nicki Artese
Highland Heights, OH – ERC, the human resource organization that provides training, consulting, coaching, assessments, and research services, is pleased to announce that Nicki Artese, Director, Marketing, has been appointed to the company’s management team.
Senior VP Carrie Morse Named to Board of Dress for Success Cleveland
Highland Heights, OH – ERC Senior Vice President Carrie Morse has been named to the Board of Directors of Dress for Success Cleveland, a nonprofit that helps women break the cycle of poverty by supporting them in the working world.
Guidance for Leaders, Teams, and Peer Groups During Crisis & Beyond

From virtual, one-on-one meetings to small group sessions, coaching produces positive change that develops top performers and drives organizational success – even during times of crisis.
ERC Promotes Tara Motheral, Susan Chermonte, & Allison Kenney
Highland Heights, Ohio – ERC, the human resource organization that provides training, HR consulting and support, coaching and assessments, and research services, is pleased to announce the promotions of Susan Chermonte to Manager, Membership & HR Consultant, and Tara Motheral and Allison Kenney to HR Consultant. Their roles have expanded to include the delivery of HR consulting projects to ERC members and clients.

ERC Welcomes Two New Board Members
We’re excited to announce the appointment of John Gadd and Raj Aggarwal as new ERC Board Members. ERC’s Board advises our management team on the company’s overall operations, including finance, compliance, business strategies, and HR practices. They share their expertise and guidance with our President Kelly Keefe, Senior Vice President Carrie Morse, Controller Sandy Sharrone, and Director, Marketing, Nicki Artese, in quarterly meetings.