An Introduction to Employee Engagement Surveys
The Highlights: An employee engagement survey is a tool that measures employees’ connection to their work…
An Introduction to Employee Engagement Surveys
The Highlights: An employee engagement survey is a tool that measures employees’ connection to their work…
Are Supervisors and Managers Allowed to Yell at Employees?
The Highlights: While yelling at employees may be legal, research shows it’s generally ineffective and often…
A Training Expert’s Approach to Making Employee Training Stick
Have you ever walked into a training room and felt the tension—a sea of crossed arms and disengaged faces? I’ve been there. Employees shuffled into a session because “management said so,” treating it like a checkbox on an otherwise endless list of to-dos. But what if we could flip the script? What if training wasn’t … Read more
7 Clear Signs Your Leadership Team Needs Training
Effective leadership teams set the vision, drive the strategy, and inspire everyone to perform at their best. But let’s be honest: leading isn’t easy. Even experienced leadership teams can run into challenges that prevent their team from working seamlessly. Issues like lack of trust, poor communication, or working in silos can be signs of a … Read more
Compensation Philosophy: A Framework, Real Examples, and How to Build Yours
A compensation philosophy is a short, written statement of the rules your organization uses to decide how it pays people. It names what your pay is meant to do (attract, retain, reward performance, signal fairness), where you want to sit relative to the market, and what trade-offs you’re willing to make to stay consistent. Most … Read more
Beyond Trends: ERC CEO Kelly Keefe Talks Crafting a Meaningful Employee Experience for 2025
Around this time each year, we’re flooded with predictions about the “next big thing” in HR for the upcoming year. At ERC, we’ve certainly contributed to these conversations in the past, but for 2025, we’re taking a different approach. Rather than chasing the latest trends, we encourage you to step back and adopt a more … Read more
Expert Tips on the Preferred Leadership Style for Each Generation
With five—and sometimes even six—generations now working side by side, today’s workplace has become more complex than ever. From Traditionalists to Generation Z, each group brings unique perspectives, values, and work styles. This can lead to opportunities for growth, as different generations contribute with unique strengths, however, it can also present challenges like communication barriers, … Read more
Workplace Culture: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Define It
The Highlights: How do you define "workplace culture"? Workplace culture is an organization’s unique “character and…
Essential Interview Questions for Hiring Supervisors: A Guide for Employers and HR Leaders
The Highlights: Selecting the right supervisor for your team is about more than filling a vacancy; it’s about choosing a leader who will foster growth and positivity within your team. At the same time, understanding the true potential of candidates beyond their resumes can be challenging. This guide is meant to help you navigate this … Read more
Where to Begin with Compensation: Insights from a Compensation Expert
When it comes to paying your employees, starting with the right strategy is critical, and we’ve seen firsthand what works—and what doesn’t. ERC compensation expert Nicole Doria, CCP shares practical insights to guide you through the essential steps of developing a compensation strategy. Whether you’re a CEO or an HR leader, these three steps will … Read more
5 Compensation Mistakes That Cost Employers the Most (and How to Fix Them)
Most compensation problems do not show up as compensation problems. They show up as a recruiter who keeps losing finalists at the offer stage, a tenured engineer who quietly accepts a competing offer, or a board that asks why payroll is up 11% with no clear story behind it. After working with hundreds of Northeast … Read more
HR in a Pinch: Why Fractional HR May Be Right for Your Organization
The Highlights: For small and mid-sized businesses the HR function is a critical part of business operations, but there’s often not a perfect approach to staffing or resource support. Organizations often grapple with the timing of that first full-time HR hire. For those with one or multiple HR team members, employee transitions, employee leave, and … Read more
