Human Resources

By Brooke Kraft, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, VGM Group, Inc Everywhere we look, we see the signs: now hiring, help wanted, please be nice to the staff that did show up today (that one is my personal favorite and a good reminder). Our favorite restaurants, bars, and coffee shops are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, menu items are limited, and our coworkers are leaving for possible greener pastures. Regardless of how you are internalizing the current labor market, you can likely relate

Meet Mark Higley to Discuss Succession Planning at Focus Conference!  The concept of succession planning is always a hot topic in the Essentially Women membership. This year at Focus Conference, we have a unique opportunity. Mark Higley, VP of Regulatory Affairs with VGM Government Relations will be available at Focus Conference for succession planning discussions. Mark has helped countless small business owners, like yourselves, over the years by providing guidance

Want to be the CEO of Your Life? You’ll want to hear what keynote Coach Colene has to say at Focus 2022.  Essentially Women is excited to introduce Colene Elridge, aka Coach Colene, as the keynote speaker for Focus Conference 2022. Colene Elridge will bring her decade-plus of HR experience to Focus Conference attendees. Known as “the fixer,” she helps organizations and leaders create better workplaces, productive teams, and aligned results.  “Each year, our

The Essentially Women Town Hall meeting on August 25th featured a panel of 3 EW members who talked about their experiences during the pandemic with Nikki Jensen. Check out the full panel discussion video at the bottom of the blog. Here are some highlights from the discussion. Tink Newcomb, MBA, CECMS, CCT Prairie Medical Meridian, ID Q: Were you open during the pandemic? And if so, were you appointment only? A: Because of pneumatic compression, we were considered essential. We were closed

9 Steps to Improving the Working Environment Customer service representatives (CSRs) have a very important role to play in your company. Anyone that interacts with customers or patients should have strong customer service skills that reflect your company and brand and also positively impact the customer experience.  While you may not have CSRs who work in a call center environment, these nine areas are worth reviewing for anyone who interacts with your clients, ie- anyone in your

By: Angelica Bryant, Marketing Content Coordinator for American Breast Care This post was originally published in Essential Advantage Third Quarter 2019.   With social media feeds full of lavish “me time” get-a-ways, spa-quality bubble baths and exceptionally plated cuisine, it’s no wonder people have begun to associate self-care with indulgence and perfection. In a society where schedules are jammed packed, who has time for such luxuries? In actuality, wellness

In a recent HME Newspoll, the vast majority of respondents said they pay non-clinical staff more than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. “Non-clinical staff” includes front-line employees that interact with customers on a daily basis, such as customer service reps and delivery technicians. Providers say that not only do these employees have stressful roles, but they also set the tone for patient experience.  “They are the ones that deal with the public

We are in the middle of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast Cancer awareness is everywhere, and for good reason. However, awareness isn't enough. Each woman's journey with breast cancer is different. Employers can play an important role in advancing the fight against breast cancer.  Employers can promote a better understanding of the distinctions of breast cancer by encouraging employees to share their stories. Be creative with fundraising. Go beyond the national fundraisers and

While you’re taking care of your clients, who’s tending to your company’s human resources (HR) compliance? Taking the necessary steps to ensure your business is HR compliant might seem like a no-brainer, but with all of the responsibilities you hold as a business owner, compliance can easily slip through the cracks. HR noncompliance is costly in many ways, and a minor error can escalate into inaccuracies and oversights that jeopardize your entire operation. HR compliance

What does a bookkeeper do? The role of a bookkeeper is to enter, categorize, review, and reconcile transactions in a company's accounting system. Having sales and expense data properly categorized enables business owners to see where they are spending and making money. Historically, a bookkeeper would receive a list of entries or transactions in the form of receipts, emails, bank statements, credit card statements, invoices, loan documents, etc. and assign them to different accounts based