Compensation studies are among the most visible and high-stakes initiatives an HR leader will undertake in higher education. Unlike in corporate environments, where authority over pay structures sits squarely within executive [...]
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, CHROs face a formidable challenge: delivering high-impact HR performance amid tighter budgets and rising expectations. As financial constraints intensify, the pressure to operate more efficiently, [...]
The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) plays a pivotal role in shaping workforce strategies, driving cultural transformation, and aligning human capital with business objectives. As the senior-most HR leader, the CHRO [...]
In today’s dynamic business environment, data-driven decision-making is paramount to organizational success. HR metrics provide CHROs and HR leaders with crucial insights into workforce dynamics, offering both a high-level view and granular understanding of how human capital impacts business [...]
By Wayne Smith, Trüpp. The face of your company I have a friend who worked for a local bank that has a stellar reputation for being a great employer. My friend was well respected in [...]
By Calvin Gower, Instructional Designer at Trüpp. You may have managers who naturally excel in their role. They lead well, facilitate their team's developmental growth, and manage employees in a way that aligns with the company's strategic vision. Why [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp Recent events have placed a heavy focus on issues related to diversity, and many business leaders feel compelled to respond. Apart from facilitating a civil work environment, diversity has been shown to provide a statistically [...]
By Demi Hanes, Trüpp. Your employees are your most significant investment when it comes to productivity and revenue generation, but has it occurred to you that they are an important contributor to your organization's image and brand perception? Creating [...]
By Jean Roque, President + Founder of Trüpp When we experience cultural unrest, the resulting stress and tension inevitably impact the workplace. Whether related to the political climate, a pandemic, an injustice, protests, violence, or polarity that grips the [...]
By Audra Hedberg, PHR, PHRca, SHRM-CP, Senior Compliance Consultant at Trüpp The workplace, as we know it, has changed. Already deep into a global pandemic that has upended nearly every aspect of how we do business, we now face demonstrations [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. Improving the well-being of remote workers during the COVID-19 outbreak As the nation combats the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of employers are moving to a largely remote workforce. While telecommuting and flexible schedules are [...]
By Demi Hanes, Trüpp. Kickstarter recently announced that it would be unionizing, making it the first-ever tech company to unionize white collar workers. The historic decision was approved by a vote of 46 to 37 and could change the [...]
By Katy Reif, HR Business Partner, Trüpp. Performance management is a common topic I get asked about as an HR professional. We’ve found that many employers, even if they give lip service to a performance management program, fail to [...]
By Elizabeth Berg, Trüpp. When it comes to recruiting and interviewing, many hiring managers may not be aware that, like employees, applicants and candidates are protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination [...]
By Elizabeth Berg, Trüpp. “If I had limited assets to improve the climate of any organization, I would invest ninety-five percent of them in middle managers. These are the people who make all of the difference in the day [...]
“Women in corporate leadership are underrepresented and underestimated, making up less than 5 percent of CEOs in S&P 500 companies, despite making up nearly 45 percent of total employees. The Portland Business Journal invited several women from across our [...]
By Elizabeth Berg, Trüpp. R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to… your employees. As the labor market and social climate evolve, employees are more willing to speak up or leave a job where they don’t feel respected. With that [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. It is in the best interests of every employer to have a team that is both happy and working to the best of their ability. This set of articles demonstrates strategies for effectively accomplishing both goals. [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. While many companies place adequate focus on the hiring and onboarding process, the opposite end of the employee life-cycle can often go unattended. The employee separation process, voluntary or involuntary, is best handled with care. This [...]
By Calvin Gower, Marketing Coordinator, Trüpp. Exceptional managers influence the growth of their team on a continuous basis. While there are many important pieces to the development process, it is essential to provide constructive feedback that guides employees along their [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. Building a workplace culture fueled by respect goes beyond a no-tolerance policy. It takes a combined effort from leadership and each employee to create an environment where individuals are treated appropriately. This set of articles [...]
Recommended by Jean Roque, President & Founder, Trüpp. Scaling Up Excellence: Getting to More Without Settling for Less by Robert I. Sutton & Huggy Rao When you’re focused on growing your business it can be difficult to maintain a standard [...]
By Calvin Gower, Marketing Coordinator, Trüpp. Far too many businesses are unable to hold onto top talent. This often indicates that a more strategic approach is required to equip employees with tools for on-going success. Focusing on the people that [...]
By Calvin Gower, Marketing Coordinator, Trüpp. As a manager, it’s important to recognize the influence you have on your organization’s direction. While it is natural to put effort into your business strategy, it is also important to focus on innovation [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. When managers become careless in today’s work environment, they open the door to significant legal risks. As a manager, it’s important to grasp that you play a big role in minimizing the risks your company faces. With [...]
Recommended by Jean Roque, Trüpp. Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown Are you tired of falling short of your goals? Do you find yourself continuously getting saddled with too many competing priorities? Essentialism sheds light on why [...]
By Jean Roque, Trüpp. When given the choice, I will always pick forward motion over perceived perfection. As a business leader, you’ve likely made the tough decision to not tackle areas in need of improvement because the effort level seemed [...]
Recommended by Jean Roque, Trüpp. Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard by Cheap Heath & Dan Heath Whether we are driving change or it is imposed upon us, every manager will encounter times when they need to [...]
By Jean Roque, Trüpp. In the past year, Portland residents have witnessed an increased level of tension and polarization. Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, maintaining a workplace rooted in inclusion can be tricky in an environment [...]
Portland, Oregon – February 6, 2017 – Trüpp is pleased to announce that President and Founder, Jean Roque, will be speaking at this year’s PDX Startup Week. “Nailing Your People Ops from the Start” will be a free workshop offered on [...]
By Zach Swanson, HR Business Partner, Trupp HR A thriving culture is essential to the success of your business. When your company’s values and business environment line up with your goals, they become a constant source of guidance for how your [...]
By Zach Swanson, HR Business Partner, Trupp HR. If you’ve done any reading about management at all, you’ve probably come across information about the importance of developing staff. Staff development consists of training, delegation, and coaching that provides employees with skills [...]
Portland, Oregon – May 23, 2016 – Trupp HR, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its new training workshop series, Management 2.0, designed to provide insight and techniques for managers and supervisors to increase employee development and engagement, leverage the [...]
By Jean Roque, President, Trupp HR. Supervisors can be a company’s greatest asset, but too often these valuable front line managers are not properly equipped to excel in their role. Wondering if it is time to develop your supervisors? The following [...]
By Jean Roque, Trupp HR. For most businesses, employees represent the greatest monthly business expense. Yet, few are confident this investment is being fully optimized. A company’s frontline supervisors and managers wield the greatest influence on the ROI of these people [...]
As increases to federal, state, and local minimum wages march on, considerable energy has been expended debating the social and economic pros and cons. While business leaders may feel as though they have little influence over minimum wage hikes, [...]
By Jean Roque, Trupp HR. Why do some organizations struggle with ethics issues while others do not? As a leader, you may be wondering where things broke down in your organization. While we would love to simply point at a [...]
By Jean Roque, Trupp HR. When it comes to playing favorites, I believe managers tend to fall into one of three camps: (1) they work hard to treat their employees fairly; (2) they don’t really think about it much; or, [...]
Join us on March 30th for the Portland session of The Business Journal’s Mentoring Monday held at The Nines Hotel. This is a great opportunity to network with some of the most influential business women in the area and sit [...]
By Tom Faricy, SPHR, HR Business Partner, Trupp HR. In a business setting, the word coaching may conjure a number of images, possibly in conjunction with correcting poor performance or inappropriate business behaviors. In reality, its most effective application is [...]
By Calvin Gower, Marketing Assistant, Trupp HR. Every successful business wants to attract and retain top talent, creating a positive work environment where employees can thrive and effectively contribute to organizational goals. But having competitive benefits and salaries is only [...]
By Jean Roque, Trupp HR. If your company is like most, the holy grail of attracting, engaging and retaining top talent may still be eluding you. In my experience of working with small and growing businesses, I have noticed a [...]
Get a Pulse on Employee Satisfaction By Tom Faricy, SPHR, Trupp HR. It’s certainly no surprise that the economic downturn and the subsequent high unemployment rates have kept the majority of people from switching jobs over the last few years. [...]
By Jenny Sherman, SPHR CCP, Trupp HR. There's no denying that collaboration in the workplace is a hot topic lately. With technology giants like Yahoo eliminating work-at-home options to encourage an environment of shared ideas and cooperation, headlines are abuzz [...]
By Jean Roque, President, Trupp HR. We’ve heard our greatest strength can also be our greatest weakness. Usually it comes into play in our personal relationships. For instance, one of my husband’s strengths I most admire is his tenacity. However, [...]
By Jean Roque, President, Trupp HR. In today’s competitive marketplace, employers have to play to win. One of the most effective winning strategies is your People Strategy. With 2013 just around the corner, you may already be in the process [...]
By Jean Roque, President, Trupp HR. Business is risky enough. Why roll the dice with your managers? Growth is good. But, with growth comes more employees to manage and develop. Ultimately, the success of a business significantly lies in the [...]
