As we enter 2025, Minnesota employers are facing significant changes in their leave policies regarding the new Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) law passed this year. As an HR consultant with Elevate Results Consulting, I'm here to guide you through these changes and help you navigate the complexities of [...]
Evaluating benefits is something that many clients take as a hurdle in their business. While it can feel and be this way at times, there is usually a time crunch in place, as there are additional aspects that the benefits can impact for a business. Benefit offerings and options are [...]
As Election Day approaches, many business owners and company leaders face the challenge of balancing the rights of their employees to participate in the process against reducing any operational disruptions. Here are some things businesses should be aware of and keep in mind when finding a way to effectively navigate [...]
A career transition can look different from person to person due to an individual’s priorities, ambitions, needs, or personal beliefs. It can also be due to a company’s operational standards, sales initiatives, or mission that the employee may feel that they don’t align with anymore. In its purest form, career [...]
One of the biggest barriers I have found HR leaders struggle with is the ability to communicate and get their point across quickly with the C-Suite leaders within the organization. The ultimate goal of any C-Suite leader is to hire an HR leader who will make decisions in the company's [...]
As an HR consultant tasked with helping organizations navigate today's business environment, including changes in employee retention, legislative changes, and technology, I often find myself in a constant state of learning. This is especially true when the concept and application of these new rules and technologies are unprecedented and completely [...]
I recently attended the local Twin Cities SHRM Conference (Society for Human Resource Management) at the Radisson Blu Mall of America in the Twin Cities area. I was lucky to listen to an interesting and powerful speech by Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., the CEO of SHRM. He spoke to the [...]
As an HR pro, I've read tons of articles about work-life balance over the years. It's a major buzzword that companies love to throw around when talking about their culture and employee perks. But what does it really mean? And how can you achieve it? For a long time, I [...]
In a landscape where businesses are constantly striving to balance their books while retaining top talent, the recent article published by SHRM.org highlights an escalating burden of employee compensation costs. Elevate Results Consulting faces the concern of rising compensation costs with our clients every day. We empathize with business owners [...]
When considering HR and its application to various businesses, several subtle nuances or grey areas may need consideration. While rules and regulations often necessitate a black-and-white approach, there are instances where adopting a more flexible mindset can prove beneficial in navigating HR practices within a company — these are areas [...]
