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Paid Leave Oregon

Here's a quick look at Paid Leave Oregon and what it means for you. Who is Paid Leave Oregon for and how does it work? Paid Leave Oregon...

Start with why...

Simon Sinek is an unshakable optimist who believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. Simon's WHY is to inspire...

The 21 Life Lessons I learned in 2021

Although the last two years have felt like a lifetime of isolation, living in fear, gut-wrenching headlines, unprecedented experiences,...

How You Can Make the Most of the Great Resignation

My guess is if you stopped to read this, you are likely thinking about your next career move. Is that right? I guess there’s a reason...

Are you on the hunt for talent?

If you have a revolving door when it comes to keeping certain positions filled, then somewhere along the line in your recruiting process,...

Five Ways to Shift out of Survival Mode

Do you find yourself searching for that post-it-note, the one that has a “parking lot” list of projects, you hope to achieve one day? ...

The Dreaded Management Task: Termination

Termination of an employee always includes stress for everyone involved. Not only for the employee being let go, but potentially for...

Tips on how to handle Delayed Background-Checks Due to COVID-19

As an employer navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, you have most likely had to adjust your normal hiring procedures and transition to a...

Employee Engagement Trends for 2021

Although, we are halfway through 2021, using the collective experience of our teams, I am seeing trends emerge as what critical dimension...

Employee Handbook, What's the point of it all?

Keeping up with personnel policies and compliance changes is challenging. An employee handbook can be a valuable communication resource...

Ways Taryn Can Help You!

Have you become the accidental HR Manager for your business? Whether you have accidentally been deemed as "HR", or are deciding to hire...

The Value of Flexibility

Alright, if you are feeling like me, you are “over” the notion “that things will return to normal.” Quite frankly I hope everything does...

Ready to hit that Refresh button this Spring?

After the long winter months, many people are left feeling depleted, both physically and mentally. I know, I was. But after a...

Resume Tips to Land your Next Interview

Death of the objective statement. To say that you are “seeking a challenging team leadership position” might be true, but it still...

6 Ways you can help Empower your Team

Have you ever placed an order for food, and when you go to pick it up, you realize the order is completely wrong? You mention it to the...

Is there an App for that?

A pursuit for finding balance in a stream of distractions and notifications. Working remote has become the new normal for many. While...

Are you considering working from home... permanently?

Working from home is the new normal for many, and many companies are considering making the move permanent– even after the pandemic comes...

Are you looking for HR Services-On-DEMAND?

Effective Human Resources managers and departments help structure their organizations to have the most appropriate skills available for...

New Year, New Employee Handbook?

At the beginning of a new year, it is a good time for employers to review their handbooks and ensure policies are updated with the latest...

Onboarding Employees in a Virtual Era

Starting a new job during a global pandemic can add a whole new level of stress; after all, you only get one chance to make a first...