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Oklahoma HR State Council Receives Distinguished Award

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in Alexandria, Va. has awarded the Oklahoma State Council for Human Resource Management (OKHR) the Silver EXCEL Award for its scope of work in 2011. The EXCEL Award is the recognition component of the SHRM Affiliate Program for Excellence (SHAPE).  SHAPE measures include alignment with SHRM’s overall objectives, [...]

April 25 Proclaimed Oklahoma HR Appreciation Day by Governor

Today, April 25th marks the first Oklahoma HR Day as proclaimed by Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin.  The state’s first Human Resource Appreciation Day in Oklahoma is being celebrated as part of The Art of HR, the 2012 OKHR state conference (www.okhrconference.com).  More than 700 of the state’s human resource professionals are expected to attend the [...]

Playing it safe is no longer an option! (special teaser…)

An interview with Erik Wahl By: Cat Carlos Many business leaders take risks everyday, you have to or else you will become stagnant. The way we do business is changing; people are transforming culture, benefits and are making their workplace better. I interviewed Erik Wahl, one of the keynote speakers for the upcoming Oklahoma State [...]

Fun things to do in Tulsa!

I realize Tulsa, Oklahoma may not sound like the most exciting city to visit, but for those of you who haven’t been here, it really is a cool town! I can say that because I am not from Tulsa and I still live here! This year Tulsa was honored with hosting the Oklahoma State HR [...]

Coloring Outside the Lines

An interview with Jeff Tobe. By: Cat Carlos We’ve all been used to the phrase “thinking outside the box” when trying to explore creative avenues and thinking. Jeff Tobe is one of the keynote speakers for the OKHR State Conference this year and Jeff does it a little differently. He likes to say Color outside [...]

Mind your P’s, be Transparent and say Yes!

An interview with: Pamela J. Green, SPHR By: Cat Carlos As HR professionals, one thing we are always trying to do is improve the process. No matter what the process is, how can we fix it, make it better, get better results, make our employees happier, etc? I was honored to speak to one of [...]

3 Benefits of Pay For Performance Plans

Employee salaries at many organizations make up over 70% of an organization’s total expenses.  Today, competitive organizations recognize and realize that aligning rewards with employee performance creates a stronger, more productive workforce.  Many companies are turning to compensation planning strategies and services to handle compensation while increasing shareholder value and corporate dividends. Pay for performance [...]

Getting the Most From Your People Everyday!

It’s a proven fact that if you’re looking to either modify your company culture or kick-start performance levels, regular employee communication is paramount. It may take shape in the form of meetings or an impromptu chat on the store floor in between customer visits but the key is to ensure this does happen. Start every [...]

A Day in the Life of an Unseen “Accident”

NARRATOR:  It’s all quiet here at the plant today.  Employees are working, business is happening, and people are going with the flow as they begin their work day.  What’s that over there?  It’s an “Unseen Accident.”  Let’s listen in and see what it’s like for our friend the Unseen Accident. <Enter stage left UNSEEN ACCIDENT, [...]

Employee or Independent Contractor – Does it Really Matter?

One of the most common questions employers ask is whether to classify a new (or current) position in their organization as a “contractor” or an “employee”. To most employers, their definition of an independent contractor involves someone who works for their organization on a project or temporary basis. Little do they know that the IRS [...]