by Laura Sammel | Aug 14, 2020 | Workplace Culture
I cannot count the number of times I’ve had a leader enter my office and declare that they’re fed up with a certain team member and would I fire that person, please? This declaration often surprises me, as the leader never mentioned any challenges with that person...
by Combs Consulting Group | Aug 7, 2020 | Career & Business Services
Sometimes when you set a goal it can feel overwhelming. Like you all the sudden have this BIG HUGE thing that you have to tackle and you don’t even know where to start. What if we could break down the big goal into priorities, chunking what is most important so...
by Combs Consulting Group | Jul 31, 2020 | Human Resources (HR) Operations
How to stay in compliance when you are a small business. You may be wondering if your business needs an entire HR department. This question can only be answered by you, but much of what you should base your decision on is the complexities and size of your business,...
by Combs Consulting Group | Jul 24, 2020 | COVID-19, Performance Management
Coronavirus has Caused a Shift to a Remote Workforce Are you managing a team while still working from home? If so, you may not know the most effective way to still run the ins and outs of the job from your newly minted home office (or bedroom). Top 10 Tips to Managing...
by Laura Sammel | Jul 13, 2020 | Performance Management
The H in HR stands for “human” In previous jobs, I worked in healthcare. We were always working to improve our processes because let’s face it, lives were at stake. In HR we also constantly work to improve our processes because let’s face it, lives are at stake...
by Combs Consulting Group | Jul 6, 2020 | HR Management & Safety
Combs Consulting Group has developed the Six HR Pillars to help businesses focus on the categories of HR Management that are most relevant. Even if you think that you are too small for a full-time HR manager, you still need to be in compliance. Combs Consulting Group...
by Laura Sammel | Apr 28, 2020 | COVID-19, Workplace Safety
There are so many things that we cannot control right now. We are all living under the restriction of shelter in place orders by our state governor and our local public health officials. The only thing that we can be certain of is that this pandemic has created a new...
by Denise Combs | Apr 14, 2020 | COVID-19, Human Resources (HR) Operations
We are all in new environments – working at an “essential business,” working from home, or not working at all. We’re all re-creating our daily routines with work, family members, homeschooling, and pets eager for our attention. In the early days of sheltering in place...
by Denise Combs | Mar 16, 2020 | COVID-19, HR Management & Safety
Stay calm…..wash your hands and review your employment policies. Between fires, floods and power outages, Lake County residents have had our share of major disasters in recent years. We have learned the importance of preparing in advance and we have also learned...
by Laura Sammel | Feb 29, 2020 | Workplace Culture
Raising the bar on behavior for a strong workplace There have been countless times when, as a human resource professional, a leader has approached me with a concern about one of their team members. Often, the conversation starts with, “They’re a great employee,...
