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ERC’s CEO Kelly Keefe Reflects on Top Workplace Trends & Data from 2024 NorthCoast 99 Winners

September 23, 2024September 3, 2024 Kelly Keefe

If the Northeast Ohio region were a stage, the NorthCoast 99 winning companies would be the A-list stars! These companies don’t just shine – they steal the show with their … Read more

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From Leader to Leader: ERC President Kelly Keefe Talks Prioritizing Employee Mental Health

September 23, 2024June 24, 2024 Kelly Keefe

One of the most rewarding aspects of overseeing the NorthCoast 99 program is observing the evolving trends among exceptional organizations in their efforts to attract, engage, and retain top talent. … Read more

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6 Ways to Help Employees Get Along

September 23, 2024November 5, 2020 Liz Maier-Liu

This blog post was originally published on April 4, 2012 and was updated on November 5,…

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Talking Politics in the Workplace: Addressing the Elephant in the Room

September 23, 2024October 7, 2020 Liz Maier-Liu

This blog post was originally published on Oct. 29, 2018, and it was updated on Oct.…

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10 Things to Put on Your HR Spring Cleaning Checklist

September 23, 2024March 20, 2019 Liz Maier-Liu

Spring has sprung, and it's (almost) time to put away your winter coat. During any workplace…

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Workplace Culture: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Define It

September 23, 2024February 1, 2019 Kelly Keefe

Culture is the character and personality of your organization. It's what makes your business unique and…

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13 New Year’s Resolutions for HR Professionals

September 23, 2024December 19, 2018 Liz Maier-Liu

A new year brings New Year's Resolutions. The most common personal resolutions are to be more…

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Tis the Season for 5 Holiday HR Issues

September 23, 2024December 19, 2018 Liz Maier-Liu

Tis the season for several HR and compliance issues associated with the holidays. Here are five…

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ERC Wins SHRM When Work Works Award

September 23, 2024December 12, 2018 Liz Maier-Liu

ERC’s client service team accepted the company’s When Work Works Award from Cleveland SHRM at Corporate…

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What Organizations Can Do to Stop Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

September 23, 2024November 27, 2018 Liz Maier-Liu

With TIME Magazine’s declaration that the “Silence Breakers” (i.e., women who have come forward to report their…

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Gen Z: 5 Common Questions Answered

September 23, 2024November 6, 2018 Liz Maier-Liu

Millennials are being officially ousted as the new kids on the block. By 2020, Generation Z…

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Free Printable Daylight Savings Time-Change Poster: November 4, 2018

September 23, 2024October 24, 2018 Liz Maier-Liu

Download this free printable Daylight Savings Time-Change Poster to alert your staff of the impending time…

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