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Are you (and your team) Ready to Tackle 2015?
I came across this great article from my good friend Nancy Eberhardt and thought I would take a moment to share it. In her article, Nancy poses a question...and it happens to also be in the title of her article...(when planning for your business) what is the single most important question for 2015? At Fahrenheit, our team of advisors and…Read More -
How Kodak Involved All Employees
Seeking greater customer satisfaction, the Kodak Company created a workplace culture that resulted in greater employee involvement. So how did this work? They started building a performance-based culture. Kodak has utilized a quality leadership process that focuses on a continuous cycle of Assess, Plan, Do, Verify. For details, continue reading the full article here.Read More -
Drastic Measures for Drastic Times
Don't be afraid to make some major changes in the way your organization operates in order to increase production and motivate workers. If your business or organization is struggling -- or if you simply want to do even better – keep reading for tips on how to boost productivity.Read More -
Welcome to Richmond, Liqui-Box!
We are excited to welcome our new Liqui-Box to Richmond! Founded in 1961, Liqui-Box makes bag-in-box and pouch packaging used for soda, bulk food, coffee products, wine, paint and motor oils. The packaging is primarily used in the food service industry for dairy mix for milkshakes and coffee drinks, fountain beverage syrup and pumpable liquid foods such as food concentrates…Read More -
What It Will Take to Fix HR
For years, HR has struggled with how to be both strategic business partners and flawless technicians. Our emphasis tends to be on how to be more strategic, but the fact is, flawless execution of the more tactical and compliance-oriented functions of HR are still very important to the successful operation of every business. So, how do we accomplish both? Doing…Read More -
Working Virtually: The New Frontier in ADA Accommodation?
Sometime this year, a U.S. District Court in Detroit will dive back into the weeds to decide whether a particular job at Ford Motor Corporation could be done adequately by an employee working four days a week from home. That's the task it was given by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, which covers Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio,…Read More -
Avoid Costly Hiring Mistakes
One of the most costly mistakes an employer can make is to put the wrong person in a job. A single wrong hire can cost an employer the equivalent of the employee's salary for a year. Sometimes even more. The time you spend in selecting the right candidate for a job can really pay you back when you use good…Read More -
Avert Sabotage by Former Employees
Termination is always painful, whether it's for cause or part of a business slump. Employees who are fired or laid off often have negative feelings about the company and some could act out their anger in damaging or violent ways. Of course, you can try to ease the pain by handing out generous severance packages, outplacement benefits and counseling. Give…Read More -
Hire for Attitude, Train for Skill.
Hire for Attitude, Train for Skill
Sarah Bradshaw, Talent Acquisition Manager
May 2014
Before assessing a candidate's fit with your culture, it is important that you understand and are honest with yourself about who you are as an organization. Then, you'll be prepared to ask the right types of questions in an interview. Below are some examples of what to…Read More -
How to Talk to Employees About Comp and Performance
Discussing employee performance and compensation reviews can be tough. I recently read a great article that focuses on having difficult compensation conversations with employees, however, I think it goes much deeper than just having a compensation discussion. This article speaks to important aspects of being a good leader, like being transparent and authentic. There are some great common sense nuggets…Read More -
Money: Is That What Your Employees Really Want?
Your employees want and deserve a fair wage. But money is not the only motivating factor for them. In fact, more and more studies show that money is not the most important factor for the majority of workers. Want to know what really motivates? Continue reading to find out how employees ranked important factors in various studies and polls.Read More -
Smart Hiring: Time for a Refresher Course?
Have you ever hired the wrong person? Maybe the bad decision didn't rise to the level of hiring an embezzler or someone with a violent temper. But regret comes in many forms. You may have hired someone who shows up late most days, or calls in sick every other Friday, or does more personal texting than actual work. It may…Read More