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J.L. Nick is Pleased to Announce the Integration of New Clients
We are pleased to announce that another portion of J. L. Nick & Associates’ growth plan is now complete. Effective December 1, we have acquired Premier HR Services LLC. Lisa Marcucci established this firm in 2005 and has been providing HR support to her client base in the Hermitage, Sharon, New Castle, and Youngstown area since that time. We are a full-service HR consulting firm established in 1988. Our firm has multiple consultants and offices. . .
HR Tips and Considerations for Holiday Parties: Preventing a Workplace Lawsuit
Holiday Party Tips from an HR Perspective The annual office holiday party is a time to let loose and celebrate with colleagues outside of a typical workday. It gives everyone a chance to unwind and share a laugh, often while getting to know each other outside of a stressful work environment. These parties typically include indulgences of good food, music, and gift exchanges, all of which are washed down with some delicious holiday cheer in. . .
Gaining Employee Trust In The Workplace
Why is Trust Important In The Workplace? Successful businesses are built on trust in the workplace. Relationships between employers and employees, staff and customers, internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders all depend on trust. A lack of trust in the workplace can result in a loss of the ability to come to an agreement. The benefits that can result from these successful relationships are exactly why trust is so important in the workplace. Some benefits we. . .
Top 10 Tips for Intermittent FMLA Management
Managing intermittent FMLA leave while minimizing fraud and abuse is challenging. J.L. Nick & Associates offers HR consulting in Erie, PA and Pittsburgh, PA to help you navigate the best practices and efficiently meet the needs of your employees. Read our top 10 tips to make the FMLA management process as smooth as possible. Ten “Musts” for a Smooth FMLA Management Process Require medical certification Make sure certification is sufficient Contact the physician for verification. . .
6 Tips In Ensuring A Company’s Competitive Edge
Six tips to ensure your organization has the HR competitive edge include: Recruit the brightest and the best Have a well-designed orientation program Develop supervisors and managers into leaders Have a defined compensation system that is fair & equitable Create & maintain a culture of honest, constructive & frequent feedback Make open communication a “way of life.” There is one common thread that exists within all businesses: the responsibility to realize an organization’s potential rests. . .
J. L. Nick & Associates, Inc. Announcing the Launch of Our New Website!
Updating our Technology to Provide Better HR Consulting Services Founded in 1988, J. L. Nick & Associates, Inc. started with one simple goal in mind–to help our clients achieve their business objectives. To us, it’s not just about delivering HR support, it’s about providing an objective outlook, identifying business needs, and generating innovative strategies to get your business to the next level through a focus on developing Human Capital. To continue taking our clients to. . .
HR Consulting Tips: How To Improve Employee Performance & Efficiency in the Workplace
As a competent leader, you probably realize the most precious asset in your organization is your people. Yet, few leaders invest the necessary resources to develop them. Quite often, our attention focuses primarily on investing in physical resources such as technology and equipment upgrades instead. Of course, you wouldn’t be a prudent leader if you paid no attention to technological advances in your industry. However, imagine how much more successful you could be at growing. . .
Breast Cancer Awareness: Getting Your Employees Involved
This October, we have more to celebrate than unseasonably warm weather, joyful sunshine-filled days and the beauty of fall foliage. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in full swing. You’ve probably noticed this by the pink merchandise in the stores, pink light bulbs shining outside of homes in your community, and fundraising events. Even athletes at the professional, collegiate and school-age levels are getting in on this important cause by sporting pink athletic gear. In honor. . .
The Unexpected Secret Behind Bigger Profits
What is the secret? You’ve attempted to do all the right things to grow your business according to what trusted experts and mentors have advised. You’re diligent about planning and forecasting. When it comes to customers, you do whatever it takes to please them. Hiring smart is something you take very seriously. You always carefully consider the risks and potential returns before spending a dime. Competitor awareness and technological advances are also at the top. . .
Leadership Lessons from Improvisational Comedy
Imagine yourself as a student sitting in a classroom with your kindergarten friends. I am your teacher and I’ve just asked anyone in your class who can paint a picture to raise their hands. Not surprisingly, every child’s hand eagerly shoots into the air; including yours. Fast forward to the present. You are a business leader who has signed up for a training session focused on learning how to bring creativity and innovation into the. . .
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