Category: Leadership

BUILDING FUTURES: Hiring Summer Students

Paul Wagenaar

Often over-looked and underappreciated students represent a great opportunity for virtually for every kind of organization. For students: summer jobs are a way to earn extra money, save for school, to gain valuable experience, and to begin to establish their reputations. For organizations: hiring students can bring fresh energy and ideas, and it can be a great way to help your community. Make no mistake there is a steep learning curve on all sides; however, taking a moment and reviewing these eighteen tips may help make that curve a little less precipitous.

ENDING AN EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP 101

Paul Wagenaar

Making changes to your staff can be difficult, but it is a necessary element for any organization. Changing or ending an employment relationship affects real people, it is not just an academic exercise. In addition to the human impacts of ending employment relationships, there are financial and legal ramifications if the correct processes are not followed. This blog is meant to act as a framework or a guide. If you have questions or concerns, may sure that you check your government requirements and, when necessary, consult an actual employment lawyer.