A recent Gallup poll shows that nearly three-fourths of U.S. workers are disengaged employees. You’ve no doubt seen the signs of employee disengagement at some time in your business. A worker barely puts in her eight hours. They don’t volunteer for anything, and generally keep to themselves. He doesn’t seem to want to expend any… Read More
Staffing Best Practices
Empowering managers to empower employees
The truth about turnover: Empowering managers to empower employees Employers across the globe are facing an economic phenomenon known as “The Great Resignation.” As of the spring of 2021, employees began leaving their jobs at record rates. While employee attrition is sometimes inevitable, one of the best methods to stop turnover in its tracks is… Read More
Put it on paper: Tips for effective workplace policies and procedures
Is it time to review and revise your workplace policies and procedures? When was the last time you reviewed workplace policies and procedures? Considering the ongoing pandemic, it may have been a while. Even in the best of times, policies and similar documentation are often written off as a “one and done” event. Policies are… Read More
Creating an effective employee education plan
Learn how creating an employee education plan can guide your tribal enterprise’s future success Despite this year’s upheavals, the need for ongoing employee learning has not disappeared…in fact, it has become even more important than ever. Now is an excellent time to either review or create an employee education plan for your tribe or tribal… Read More
Employee appreciation: Ways to say thanks
How you can show employee appreciation year-round This post first appeared in Arrowhead’s corporate blogpost, and has been updated and reposted for our Native American readers. A team member has successfully handled two difficult customers, back-to-back, without losing her cool. Your junior sales rep just closed his first big deal. Your assistant worked overtime to… Read More
Tips for working with an aging workforce while growing your tribal business
Is your workforce graying? Here’s how to work with them If you have an aging workforce, you know how valuable their knowledge and experience are. At the same time, health concerns begin to creep into our graying years, which can disrupt your workflow if you’re not prepared. We’ve compiled many HR and workers’ compensation expert… Read More
Tribal workers: employees vs. contractors
Tribal workers: what’s the difference between employee & contractor, and why it matters to your tribal business How you classify your tribal workers – as employees or contractors – may not be a concern for you as a tribal business owner, particularly if yours is a tribal government-owned corporation. However, it IS a concern for… Read More
How 2016 workplace trends may affect tribal businesses
View the 2016 workplace trends Now that we’re halfway through the year, 2016 workplace trends are becoming more evident for this year and beyond. This year, more than 25 percent of Millennials (born 1980-1995) will become first-time managers. An estimated 3.6 million Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) will retire, but some will be hired back as advisors to… Read More
Tribal Recruitment and Workforce Management
A Checklist of Best Practices for Tribal Recruitment Tribal recruitment – hiring and training new workers, along with managing and retaining them, is a growing challenge for most tribal employers. Four generations are active in today’s marketplace, from Baby Boomers to Gen Z’ers (now teens), each with their own traits, values and mindsets; your tribal… Read More