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10 Ways to Improve Labor Relations and Workforce Productivity

July 29, 2022

As a business owner, you rely heavily on your employees to keep your business running smoothly. However, there are times where issues may arise. At Hutchison Group, Inc. in San Antonio and Denver, we can provide the assistance you need…

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Plan and Negotiate Union Collective Bargaining Agreements

February 25, 2022

– – Read moreImproved Union Relations Lead to Productive Contract Negotiations– – Read moreWhy General Wage Increases Don’t Motivate Employees– – – – – – Hutchison Group Can Help Achieve Great Outcomes Over the past 35 years, Hutchison Group has…

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How to Stay Union Free

October 21, 2021

And What to Do If Employees Attempt to Organize While many companies enjoy productive working relationships with unions, most companies prefer to maintain a union-free environment, as it generally provides for more flexibility and preserves the ability for management and…

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Responding to Union Organizing Campaigns

October 18, 2020

The following article provides an overview of the legal guidelines established by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) governing union organizing campaigns and key actions that management can take in response.   First Signs of Union Contact with Employees Read moreUnderstand…

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Understanding Why Employees Resist Change

September 22, 2020

For companies to remain competitive in their respective industries, they must have the ability to implement meaningful changes from time to time. This is especially true today, as many businesses are experiencing significant challenges resulting from the global COVID-19 crisis.…

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Strategies for Creating High Performance Workplaces

August 19, 2020

To help meet the challenges and pressures of an increasingly competitive world, it is essential that businesses look for new ways to create or maintain highly efficient operations. This article outlines several strategies that Hutchison Group, an employee relations consulting…

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Reducing Labor Costs During Economic Downturns

July 30, 2020

In response to COVID-19 and other unforeseen events that can negatively impact businesses, some companies may be forced to significantly reduce their labor costs in order to remain solvent. Hutchison Group HR and Labor Relations Consultants have identified several actions…

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Renegotiating Union Contracts During COVID-19

July 8, 2020

During times of crisis or uncertainty, it is important that company management and union officials remain flexible and consider new workforce strategies and ways to improve labor relations in order to keep their business viable, for both shareholders and employees.…

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Acquisition of Union Represented Operations

June 4, 2020

Important Options and Considerations  The following is intended to provide an overview of key considerations and options available to the Buyer when acquiring a union represented operation by means of an Asset Purchase Sale. Unlike a Stock Purchase acquisition, where…

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Half a Wheel Won’t Roll

July 5, 2019

Far too often blame gets placed solely on the manager if things aren’t going well for his/her department or working group.  Of course, managers are responsible for their team, however, they alone cannot ensure success. The entire team must contribute…

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