Prevention and Culture are Key to a Respectful Workplace
This article first appeared in the July, 2018 issue of Spirited Magazine
America’s workplace is in the middle of a paradigm shift, and that paradigm has made itself known in a very public way through the #MeToo movement. Harassment in …
How Sonoma County businesses are addressing sexual harassment issue
This article first appeared in the December 10, 2017 issue of The Press Democrat
By Robert Digitale
Harvey Weinstein. John Lasseter. Al Franken. Roy Moore. Matt Lauer. Charlie Rose.
The names represent a sampling of powerful men who in …
Survey Indicates Challenges for Employers Hiring Qualified Workers Continues
This article first appeared in the January 2017 issue of Wine Business Monthly
By Karen Alary and Linda Higueras, The Personnel Perspective
Wherever you go these days, the “help wanted” sign is a ubiquitous plea for workers. When the …
How two brokerages are spreading wellness beyond their clients
This article first appeared in the April 2017 issue of Employee Benefit Adviser
By Brian Kalish
As brokerages continue to look for ways to stand out from the competition, two agencies are giving back to their communities and helping those …
Employee Engagement: Can investing in Learning and Development keep employees engaged?
By Arlene Smith, The Personnel Perspective
Recently we were asked by a client to create customized, individual Employee Development Plans for key employees in their organization. The client recognized these valued employees had limited opportunities for upward growth due …
When the Wine is Plentiful and the Job Market is Tight
This article first appeared in the January 2017 issue of Wine Business Monthly
By Linda Higueras, The Personnel Perspective
Today’s Job market is a challenging environment for employers
seeking to fill open or new positions with candidates who can contribute …
Is workplace culture the hot new benefit?
This article first appeared in the October 2016 issue of Employee Benefit Adviser
By Bruce Shutan
A great or unique company culture appears to be emerging as more of a lever to attract and retain millennial talent than traditional employee …
The Y Model: Changing Entrenched Employee Behavior
This article first appeared in the September 2016 issue of North Bay Biz
By Karen Alary, The Personnel Perspective
Saying “I have to share some of the responsibility here,” can be a very powerful statement.
After many years working in …
Conflict in the Workplace? Deal with it!
This article first appeared in the July-August 2016 issue of Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine
By Diana Laczkowski, The Personnel Perspective
Conflict at work happens every day and, when it does, it can be very costly to …