2025 Salary Survey
Have you ever wondered if we are offering the most competitive wages to keep our employeeshappy? Does our salary match with other local and statewide hospitals? Tuesday, July 1, 2025,Savio HR Solutions will be opening its annual Mississippi Hospital Association Salary Survey tostatewide Mississippi hospitals. 2025 MHA Salary Survey NewsletterDownload
Supporting Mental Health Struggles for Employees
Supporting employees with mental health struggles involves creating a safe, inclusive, and responsive workplace culture. Often, employees are unaware of the many benefits available to them. Here are some effective ways to assist. Promote an Open Culture by normalizing conversations regarding mental health. Avoid stigma by using supportive, non-judgmental language. Provide Mental Health Resources such as Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). Partner with mental health professionals for on-site or virtual counseling. Share any resources for hotlines, apps, or community services. Train Managers how to respond with empathy and refer employees to appropriate assistance. Educate managers on how to recognize signs of…
Savio in the Know: April Newsletter
Change fatigue is defined as the feeling of indifference or burnout employees within organizations experience when frequent or complicated changes occur. Individuals experiencing change fatigue can feel overwhelmed, struggle with lower productivity, decreased employee engagement and motivation, higher turnover, and increased absenteeism. Savio in the Know April 2025 4Download
The Rise of Employee Leave Requests
As employees take more time off to deal with illnesses, mental health concerns, and caregiving responsibilities, employee leave requests have risen for the third consecutive year. More than half of employers have reported a significant increase in employees requesting leave in 2024. The time limit of the leave varies depending on the type of leave as some companies provide paid leave and their policies can vary significantly. Research found that employers are supporting the importance of leave and states the number of employers offering paid leave benefits has increased over the past few years. This can become a challenge for…
Crucial Conversations and Effective Communication
The backbone of a successful workplace is effective communication. Sharing information is an essential piece but it is also about understanding the emotions and intentions behind the information. When communication is clear and respectful, it generates a positive environment where everyone can thrive. One key aspect of effective communication is being able to oversee crucial conversations that include those high-stakes discussions where opinions vary, emotions run high, and the outcomes are significant. Effective communication is the process of exchanging ideas, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is received and understood with clarity and purpose. Communication occurs in both…
Why are you leaving? – Exit Interviews
What can you do to improve your work environment? Do you know the real reason why your staff are leaving? Exit interviews are great opportunities for companies to get honest and candid answers that help build better work environments. When you ask questions to find out what is driving your employees to leave, be open to hearing both good and bad. As a company, you need to identify what is so appealing to employees that pulls them to other opportunities. Why does the grass look so much greener on the other side? Here are a few suggested questions that you…
AI in The Workplace
Artificial Intelligence is steadily becoming part of the normal workplace team. Companies are embracing AI and waking up to the capability and uses of this new team member. Here are some ways that AI is changing the workforce: ChatGPT helps companies automate workflows to save time. Chatbot help navigate websites, recruiting, and draft social media. AI is helping applicants write their resume’s and help them stand out among other applicants. AI-assisting with hiring is nothing new, but it is becoming increasingly normal. This could be as easy as asking preliminary questions (Interview or behavioral) or help record videos for prescreening…
Savio In The Know June 2024
Can staff come and speak with you freely? Do staff say that they areuncomfortable coming to you or even sitting in your office... Savio-in-the-Know-June-2024Download
Four Day Work Week
Forbes conducted a survey of 1,301 workers and found 41% of both front-line workers and knowledge workers want flexibility in when they work, and 56% of front-line workers and 69% of knowledge workers want the ability to opt for a 4-day work week with no pay reduction. Chick-Fil-A stores allow their staff to work 13-hour shifts for three consecutive days with full pay. This practice has shown that staff stay longer with the company and have less customer service efficiencies. A four-day work week is not a one size fits all companies. If your company is interested in possibly allowing…
Recruitment Between the Generations
From Baby Boomers to Generation Z, hiring techniques are different, but have one common goal. Companies want to find the best candidate to be a part of their team. So, what does it look like to hire a multigeneration labor force? Baby Boomers (1946-1964): They come from a time when it was expected to look for jobs in newspapers, job fairs or even friendly recommendations. Candidates would sit by the land line phone and make cold calls to companies asking for employment opportunities. The work history of a candidate held a lot of weight. Boomers stayed at jobs longer and…
