EmPowerHR

empowerhr | April 04, 2016

Simplify HR administrationA lot of HR paperwork can be automated these days. If much of your administration is manual, try launching a new technology platform. It might seem like a daunting and time-consuming task, but when you add up how many hours you spend on an activity that can be easily automated the return on investment is clear. You will retain employees who feel the professionalism of your company right from the start.Prior to bringing on our chief people officer, we put our HR administ...

EmPowerHR | October 29, 2014

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EmPowerHR, has reinforced its position to be the Midwest’s leading provider of Human Resources (HR) services and solutions. This position was enhanced by the pending acquisition of their sister companies Laurus Strategies and ihouse, by HUB International. Up until now, we have been providing HR solutions for our clients through multiple brands. We are excited to consolidate client engagement into one brand, one house of experts, EmPowerHR,” said Presi...

EmPowerHR, | June 10, 2015

Every now and then, a situation arises where it becomes necessary to demote an employee. Maybe a newly promoted manager isn’t quite ready to take on a larger role after all. Or maybe a position is being eliminated, but it’s important to retain a longtime employee. Whatever the cause, there is only one way to handle a demotion: very cautiously. Corey Witzel, vice president of human resources and general counsel at EmPowerHR, a human resources consulting firm, said compani...

EmPowerHR | June 14, 2016

The executive team may have a firm grasp on the folks who roll up to them, but it’s the HR leader who is laser focused on the overall talent landscape. Before investment, VC’s should take time to gain an understanding of the level and depth of human capital, something that is not found on the balance sheet. Partner with an HR consultant during due diligence to work directly with the HR leader, the management team, and further with the rest of the team if necessary. ...