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Body Odor Does Not Have to Be a Stinky Subject

September 15, 2024 by Savio Human Resources

How do you approach an employee that has a body odor causing distractions?  This conversation can be a difficult one to have, but don’t stress. Here are a few helpful tips to move smoothly through the conversation. Always be aware that this could be embarrassing to them and even emotional. Speak in a private location that is not noticeable to other staff. This will allow your employee the opportunity to speak freely. Keep an open mind to hear their opinions and reasons. This could be the first time they have heard something this hard. It could also be a health…

Building Bridges, Not Walls: The Power of Trust

August 19, 2024 by Savio Human Resources

When trust is broken its hard to regain it back, but it can be mended. Trust is defined by Webster as “to place confidence in”. As an employee you should be able to trust your employer to treat you well and respect you as a person and employee.  Managers trust their employees to come to work on time and completing task given to them.  In return, the employee trust the manager to resolve issues, and work to help and benefit the team as a whole. We all know that there are huge benefits for gaining trust within the workplace. Employers…

Safe Leave for Your Employees

August 08, 2024 by Savio Human Resources

Victims of Domestic Violence Time Off As employers we should care about our staff and their safety. It’s great to make sure that you employees are safe while working in your facility.  However, the employee does not live in your facility 24/7.  Employees go home and sometimes homes are not the safe place that we all like to think they are for everyone.   Safe Leave can be used for employees or assistance of a family members that is a victim of any act or threat of domestic violence, unwanted sexual contact, stalking or human trafficking. 83% of survivors have reported…

Why are you leaving? – Exit Interviews

July 24, 2024 by Savio Human Resources

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…

Problem Solving Doesn’t Have to Be a Problem

July 09, 2024 by Savio Human Resources

Employers run into problems; this is no surprise to anyone. Problems come in different shapes and sizes and range over different areas within the company. Employers need strong problem-solving skills in their employees.  Employees who can problem solve can think critically, creativity, and process information in different ways. Problem solving broken down into a few simple steps: Identify the problem- It may seem like an obvious step.  You need to know the problem before you can solve the problem. List out the possible solutions- See both sides of the problem, list pros and cons, and see what consequences can arise…

Work Playlist Can Enhance Your Productivity

June 25, 2024 by Savio Human Resources

Hit pause on workplace distractions! Music just might be the missing note to your productivity symphony.  Headphones are becoming more of a normal accessory to employee’s wardrobe, but this can appear unprofessional or even rude. To help eliminate the appearance of unwanted prejudgment it may be time to think about adding the tunes to your office space to motivate your staff as whole. Here are some pros to adding music to the office space:  Music has been proven to lower stress levels by influencing emotions, and lowering blood pressure. Music can help you remember new things and specific details. Music…

Job Rotation/ Cross Training 

June 10, 2024 by Savio Human Resources

Cross training is not a new concept for the workforce. Managers want to know that all moving pieces of the company are covered, even when the main employee is out of the office. It reduces the chances for errors and delayed responses. If staff can keep the ball moving, it keeps the company moving.  Benefits of Cross Training your staff:  Greater Productivity – Employees learn more diverse skills that allow the staff to grow and add to their resume’ Increased Employee Motivation -Allows employes stay motivated to advance within the company  Better Collaboration and Teamwork -This forces the staff to…

AI in The Workplace

June 03, 2024 by Savio Human Resources

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

June 03, 2024 by Savio Human Resources

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

Boomers Knocking at the Door of Retirement

May 15, 2024 by Savio Human Resources

Boomers will be closing their briefcases, taking off their heels, and hanging up their hardhats for the last time within the next 5 years. Nearly 50% of the boomer generation will be retiring during this time frame. The generation that set the foundations for the companies that we work in today will be leaving them.  This will undoubtably influence the companies and force them to focus on what is coming down the pipeline. New generations are moving up and welcoming fresh new faces to the workforce. It is the responsibility of the leaders to show the newer generations what the…

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