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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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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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Be Part of a Successful Team

May 22, 2019

While reflecting on my past nursing experience, I realize why I preferred working in a hospital setting rather than a solo nursing career (i.e. home health care or private duty nurse).  The reason; working in the hospital setting gave me…

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People are Key to Company Success

March 14, 2019

While there are many variables that determine the success or failure of a business, it is generally acknowledged that having a talented and motivated workforce is one of the most important factors. The following information is intended to highlight several…

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The Importance of Visible Leadership

February 15, 2019

Having conducted hundreds of employee assessments over the years, there are several themes that are constant, one if which is that employees want their company’s leaders to be visible and accessible. Building Relationships and Trust Show People that you Care…

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The Top 3 Ways A Human Resources Consultant Can Help Lower Your Stress

The Top 3 Ways A Human Resources Consultant Can Help Lower Your Stress

January 7, 2019

Are you interested in working with a human resources consultant? Find out how hiring an HR consulting firm can drastically cut down on your stress. For example, during mergers and acquisitions or company restructuring, tensions and anxieties can often run…

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Is it Time to Hire an HR Consultant?

Is it Time to Hire an HR Consultant?

August 15, 2018

Effective human resources is essential for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Regardless of the industry your business is in — or if you have a small, family-owned company or a large, international corporation — you can’t afford not to…

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Fielding the Right Team

Fielding the Right Team

February 16, 2018

It is widely understood that there is no greater factor in determining an organization’s success than that of having a talented and motivated team of employees. The following article highlights key factors in selecting employees and the importance of placing…

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