How to improve HR alignment with employees: 6 practical remedies
Discover the top signs of HR-employee misalignment and six practical ways to rebuild trust, engagement and workplace harmony.
Michael Timmes
Human Resource Consultant at Insperity
Michael Timmes has extensive human resources experience in various industries, and his focus is on helping organizations create a competitive advantage with their human talent. He accomplishes this through scalable solutions, emphasizing success and accountability while understanding potential organizational risk. Timmes has a masterís degree in human resource management from Rutgers University, and he holds both a Senior Professional in Human Resources and a SHRM-Senior Certified Professional certification. He has also earned his Certified Professional Coaching designation from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. He is an active volunteer for the Society for Human Resource Management at both the New Jersey state and chapter level.
Articles by Michael
What is a PEO – and how can it help your business?
Whether you're new to professional employer organizations (PEOs) or just want a deeper understanding of how they support business success, now's the perfect time to dive in. Learn what a PEO is, how co-employment works and why so many growing companies choose to partner with one.
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Practical guide: how to deny an employee a promotion
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Addressing workplace grooming policy issues: 8 tips
Does your business's dress code policy address personal grooming? These eight tips can help you craft employee grooming guidelines fairly.
5 benefits of a PEO for businesses with 50-plus employees
Is your business about to hit the 50-employee threshold? Or maybe it already has. Here are five compelling reasons your business needs a PEO as it grows.
PEO benefits: 7 advantages of using a PEO for your business
Considering HR outsourcing for your business, but wondering why use a PEO? Here are 7 ways hiring a PEO can save your organization time, energy and money.
New employee’s first day: Management tips, tasks and agendas
Once you've hired a new employee, it's time to start planning their workload. Here are some ideas for helping new employees become productive on day one.