By Bill Swan, Principal Consultant Business travel presents a blend of exciting opportunities and potential challenges for employees. While it offers the perks of exploring new destinations, meeting people, and gaining deeper understanding into the business, it also...
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At FIT, we GET it. We’ve been there. And we’re ready to solve your most pressing challenges.
Beyond Annual Reviews: A Culture of Feedback
By Jenna McCaffery | Director of Engagement & Innovation In the dynamic landscape of today's workforce, traditional annual reviews and rigid performance metrics are becoming relics of the past. As businesses evolve, so does the approach to managing and evaluating...
Small Business, Big Impact: Mastering HR Essentials with FIT HR
By Jenna McCaffery | Director of Engagement & Innovation In the dynamic world of small businesses, navigating the complexities of Human Resources (HR) can be both a challenge and an opportunity. Small businesses, particularly those with fewer than 50 employees,...
Pay Transparency with FIT HR: Creating a Culture of Trust
By Jenna McCaffery | Director of Engagement & Innovation Welcome to the new age of organizational culture, where being open and transparent isn't just trendy—it's key to building trust and really connecting with your team. In Washington State, the idea of open pay...
Tying HR strategy to Company Strategy
By Bill Swan, Principal Consultant “If you don’t know where you are going, you will end up someplace else,” - Yogi Berra (Hall of Fame Baseball player). All too often, HR stategy (and other functions) suffer from not getting clear communication from business leaders...
Importance of HR Relationships with Employees
By Bill Swan, Principal Consultant. Though we may be biased, we assert that, after senior executive relationships, HR relationships with the broader team is the second most important in shaping the overall employee experience and organizational culture. The human...
Quiet Hiring: A Strategic Approach to Talent Optimization
By Jenna McCaffery | Director of Engagement & Innovation In the dynamic world of human resources, 'Quiet Hiring' is emerging as a transformative strategy. At FIT HR, we’re always keen to explore innovative approaches that not only align with but also enhance our...
Data Privacy & HR: Balancing employee data protection regulations
By Bill Swan, Principal Consultant Every employer has an obligation to keep employees' employment-related information confidential and protected from unauthorized disclosure. In the US, federal laws and many state laws apply to data privacy. Such information includes...
Hiring Foreign Workers Legally
By Bill Swan, Principal Consultant Hiring foreign workers can bring an employer diverse perspectives, skills, and talents, but it is important to be informed and prepared to hire legally. There are penalties in the US for hiring, recruiting, or referring an...
Human Leadership: Empathy & Authenticity in Management
By Jenna McCaffery | Director of Engagement & Innovation In the ever-evolving landscape of modern workplaces, a paradigm shift is occurring in the realm of leadership. Gone are the days when authoritarian and detached management styles were the norm. Today, we are...