The Pain of Termination
The high cost of a problem employee can be significant in terms of direct and indirect costs. Direct costs include compensation, legal...
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Higher Design, LLC
- Feb 23
- 3 min
Benefits of Fractional Human Resources
Are you a small business owner considering hiring a Human Resources professional? You may be wondering if it's worth the investment. Or,...
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Higher Design, LLC
- Jan 13
- 3 min
Unlocking the Benefits of a Positive Company Culture: How to Make Happier, More Productive Teams
In today's world the phrase “business as usual” no longer means a relentless grind and tough work conditions. Today, business owners,...
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Higher Design, LLC
- Nov 21, 2022
- 7 min
The Puzzle of Talent Acquisition, Management, and Delegation
Talent acquisition and talent management are some of the most important aspects of any organization. A company can have the best products...
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Jarrod K. Murray, M.S.
- Oct 7, 2022
- 3 min
What is management, and why do we need it?
According to the Oxford dictionary, management is the process of dealing with or controlling things or people. Why? Well, people create...
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Jarrod K. Murray, M.S.
- Jun 2, 2021
- 4 min
To Hire, or not to Hire...
Hiring can be a daunting task, creating a job description that fits just right, posting, recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and on and...
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Jarrod K. Murray, M.S.
- Feb 24, 2021
- 3 min
Employee Handbooks: An Essential Standard or Unnecessary Cost
Employee handbooks are a vital component of any business, whether small or large. There are many reasons why an employee handbook is so...
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Jarrod K. Murray, M.S.
- Oct 27, 2020
- 2 min
You Did It…Now What?
You did it! You got your company up and running, and you made your dream a reality…now what? It is easy to think that the most...
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Jarrod K. Murray, M.S.
- Mar 12, 2020
- 11 min
Strategically Planning for Efficiency
#HDesign #HDconsulting #management #efficiency #planning There is a lot to say about planning, but sometimes the planning can feel like...
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Jarrod K. Murray, M.S.
- Sep 24, 2019
- 2 min
Job Aids: Worthwhile Investment or Time Consuming Busy work
What is a job aid, and is it worth the time to create? Is it simply instructions on how to do a job, a departmental SOP? It can be in...
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Jarrod K. Murray, M.S.
- Jul 30, 2019
- 3 min
The First Day: Stressful Chaos or a True Welcome
You finally found the person you wanted to fill the position you have been looking to fill for a few months if not longer. After hours...
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Jarrod K. Murray, M.S.
- Jul 23, 2019
- 2 min
How do theoretical ideas affect administrative practice?
“Having paid attention to the advantages of my stratagems, the commander must create a helpful situation over and beyond the ordinary...
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Jarrod K. Murray, M.S.
- Jul 15, 2019
- 2 min
A Common Mistake in Managing
I have held management positions in both the private sector as well as the public sector. Although they both have very different...
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