Amy Marcum, Senior Human Resource Specialist

Amy Marcum

Senior Human Resource Specialist | Washington D.C., Washington D.C.

Amy began her career in human resources in 2004 and has experience in a wide variety of organizations and industries. Her main areas of expertise are employee relations and HR infrastructure, including policy development and implementation, performance management and liability management. Amy received her certification as a Senior Certifed Professional from the Society of Human Resource Management.

12 unique employee perks that don’t require a big budget

Offering employee perks can attract today's top talent. Learn how your small business can compete with big business benefits‚ without busting your budget.

Benefits and compensation

Employee orientation vs. employee onboarding: Why you need both

How is employee onboarding different from employee orientation? Do you really need both? Here’s why the answer is yes – and what’s in it for your company.

Training and performance

7 steps to handle employee attendance issues

When you don’t rein absenteeism or tardiness, your company’s morale and productivity suffer. Use these seven strategies to handle poor employee attendance.

Leadership and management

How to handle negativity in former employee reviews online

When they’re negative and on the internet, former employee reviews of your business can be devastating. Find out how to preserve your company’s reputation.

Policies and procedures

What’s the purpose of human resources (HR)?

What is the purpose of human resources? Let's dive into why HR is so valuable and why you need an HR strategy if you want to succeed.

Strategy and planning

How to be an employer of choice – even in uncertain times

What can you do to stand out and show that you are an employer of choice – and will continue to be one? Start here.

Strategy and planning

How to write a job description (and why it’s important)

It may seem rudimentary, but knowing how to write a job description is crucial to the success of your employees. Here’s what you need to know.

Policies and procedures

Is hot desking right for your business? 5 questions to consider

Considering a move to ditch assigned desks in favor of hot desking? Answer these five questions before making the switch.

Strategy and planning

5 ways employees could be scamming your time and attendance system

Are your employees really working the hours they say they are? Don’t miss the most common scams and some sound advice on what you can do about them.

Policies and procedures

Social media policy for employees in 5 steps

Does your business need a social media policy for employees? Here are five steps to develop guidelines that respect your employees while protecting your business.

Policies and procedures

7 surprising ways an EAP promotes employee work-life balance

An employee assistance program can help your employees during hard times. Here are seven ways an EAP can help employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits and compensation

Cubicle etiquette: How to thrive in close quarters

Does the cubicle etiquette at your office have room for improvement? Learn the 3 S's, and how to help your workforce thrive in even the closest of quarters.

Policies and procedures

Perks at work: 5 ways to maximize employee benefits

Are employees taking full advantage of your company's benefits? Help them make the most of their perks at work with these five tips. They will thank you!

Benefits and compensation

Body Language Mistakes That Kill Employee Motivation

Could your body language be killing your team’s motivation? Here’s how to avoid some common body language mistakes.

Leadership and management

4 reasons for high employee turnover

If you’re experiencing high employee turnover, do you know what’s causing it? To do something about it, you have to uncover the root cause. This post discusses four of the top reasons many good employees resign and how to address them.

Training and performance

How to improve work-life balance in a workaholic culture

Is work life balance important to you but your company has a workaholic culture? These work-life balance tips can help both managers and employees.

Leadership and management

How to create an employee grievance policy

Establishing a grievance policy within your company is an essential way to ensure your employees are heard. Here are some key factors to consider.

Policies and procedures