SwiftHR Blog http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog Where Business and HR meet Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:14:29 -0700 Compass Web Publisher/2.4 en-us The Value of Values: Building Enviornments of Trust http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/the-value-of-values-building-enviornments-of-trust http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/the-value-of-values-building-enviornments-of-trust#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:14:29 -0700 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/the-value-of-values-building-enviornments-of-trust Mitch Shepard
President, Dynamic Interactions

A few years ago I was hired to work with a leader who had just adopted a new team from another part of the company.  When it came time for us to plan a strategy for the team's future he had big goals, intense external pressure, new ...]]> Mitch Shepard
President, Dynamic Interactions

A few years ago I was hired to work with a leader who had just adopted a new team from another part of the company.  When it came time for us to plan a strategy for the team's future he had big goals, intense external pressure, new ... Continue Reading »]]> http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/the-value-of-values-building-enviornments-of-trust/feed Swift HR Solutions and the NWEN First Look Forum http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/swift-hr-solutions-and-the-nwen-first-look-forum http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/swift-hr-solutions-and-the-nwen-first-look-forum#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:45:30 -0700 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/swift-hr-solutions-and-the-nwen-first-look-forum Swift HR Solutions is a big supporter of the Northwest Entrepreneurs' Network, focused on helping Northwest based companies succeed.  At the recent First Look Forum, Findood was crowned the winner in a crowd of talented companies including: Dibspace (funny money, serious business), Digital Scirocco (where content creates value), Geedra ...]]> Swift HR Solutions is a big supporter of the Northwest Entrepreneurs' Network, focused on helping Northwest based companies succeed.  At the recent First Look Forum, Findood was crowned the winner in a crowd of talented companies including: Dibspace (funny money, serious business), Digital Scirocco (where content creates value), Geedra ... Continue Reading »]]> http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/swift-hr-solutions-and-the-nwen-first-look-forum/feed Federal COBRA Subsidy Extended into 2010 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/federal-cobra-subsidy-extended-into-2010 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/federal-cobra-subsidy-extended-into-2010#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:25:47 -0700 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/federal-cobra-subsidy-extended-into-2010 Well it is official, the Federal COBRA Subsidy has been extended into 2010.  What does that mean to you and  your company?

One of our Trusted Resources, Strategic Pay Series, has a great Blog post that gives a wonderful overview as to ...]]> Well it is official, the Federal COBRA Subsidy has been extended into 2010.  What does that mean to you and  your company?

One of our Trusted Resources, Strategic Pay Series, has a great Blog post that gives a wonderful overview as to ... Continue Reading »]]> http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/federal-cobra-subsidy-extended-into-2010/feed Tech Executive Pay Raises Way Down http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/tech-executive-pay-raises-way-down http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/tech-executive-pay-raises-way-down#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:57:34 -0700 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/tech-executive-pay-raises-way-down According to a recent article in one of our favorite online publications, Xconomy, the raises for tech executives are the lowest they have ever been, even lower then the bubble burst ...]]> According to a recent article in one of our favorite online publications, Xconomy, the raises for tech executives are the lowest they have ever been, even lower then the bubble burst ... Continue Reading »]]> http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/tech-executive-pay-raises-way-down/feed So what is new with COBRA? It seems like everything! http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/so-what-is-new-with-cobra-it-seems-like-everything http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/so-what-is-new-with-cobra-it-seems-like-everything#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:22:24 -0700 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/so-what-is-new-with-cobra-it-seems-like-everything So what is new with COBRA? It seems like everything!

There have been and continue to be legislative changes that may directly impact your company's administrative and cash flow procedures. We hope that this article helps clarify issues around COBRA and related legislation passed as a part of the Economic Stimulus ...]]> So what is new with COBRA? It seems like everything!

There have been and continue to be legislative changes that may directly impact your company's administrative and cash flow procedures. We hope that this article helps clarify issues around COBRA and related legislation passed as a part of the Economic Stimulus ... Continue Reading »]]> http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/so-what-is-new-with-cobra-it-seems-like-everything/feed OSHA is increasing its injury audits, so what? http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/osha-is-increasing-its-injury-audits-so-what http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/osha-is-increasing-its-injury-audits-so-what#comments Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:56:58 -0700 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/osha-is-increasing-its-injury-audits-so-what OSHA, The Occupational Safety And Health Administration said it will be increasing their number of audits on employer's injury and illness records and doing more employee interviews at each audit.  Apparently, a review by the Government Accountability Office found that the lack of interviews of employees was just one of several flaws, but ...]]> OSHA, The Occupational Safety And Health Administration said it will be increasing their number of audits on employer's injury and illness records and doing more employee interviews at each audit.  Apparently, a review by the Government Accountability Office found that the lack of interviews of employees was just one of several flaws, but ... Continue Reading »]]> http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/osha-is-increasing-its-injury-audits-so-what/feed Negotiating a Better Series A Deal http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/negotiating-a-better-series-a-deal http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/negotiating-a-better-series-a-deal#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:18:46 -0700 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/negotiating-a-better-series-a-deal Xconomy, the online technology publication, posted an interesting article today regarding Series A funding.  I highly recommend you read the entire article  and spend some time playing with the online financial ... Continue Reading »]]> http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/negotiating-a-better-series-a-deal/feed Are Employees Biding Their Time? http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/are-employees-biding-their-time http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/are-employees-biding-their-time#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:26:22 -0700 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/are-employees-biding-their-time In the November 16, 2009 Business Week, there was an interesting article suggesting that the high unemployment rate was scaring employees in to staying put until the economy turned around.

"Continue Reading »]]> http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/are-employees-biding-their-time/feed Engaging Gen Y's in a Tough Economy http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/engaging-gen-ys-in-a-tough-economy http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/engaging-gen-ys-in-a-tough-economy#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:11:41 -0700 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/engaging-gen-ys-in-a-tough-economy

Engaging Gen Y's in a Tough Economy

Many Gen Y's were raised with soccer on Monday, piano on ... Continue Reading »]]> http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/engaging-gen-ys-in-a-tough-economy/feed Swift HR Solutions Sponsors Pacific Northwest Clean Tech Open as a Start-up-in-a-box Sponsor http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/swift-hr-solutions-sponsors-pacific-northwest-open-as-a-start-up-in-a-box-sponsor http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/swift-hr-solutions-sponsors-pacific-northwest-open-as-a-start-up-in-a-box-sponsor#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:40:26 -0600 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/swift-hr-solutions-sponsors-pacific-northwest-open-as-a-start-up-in-a-box-sponsor Swift HR Solutions is proud to be a sponsor of the Pacific Nortwest Clean Tech Open. The Clean Tech  Open is based ... Continue Reading »]]> http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/swift-hr-solutions-sponsors-pacific-northwest-open-as-a-start-up-in-a-box-sponsor/feed Executive HR 101- Owner, Volunteer, Employee or Contractor? Does it Matter? http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/executive-hr-101-owner-volunteer-employee-or-contractor-does-it-matter http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/executive-hr-101-owner-volunteer-employee-or-contractor-does-it-matter#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:31:06 -0600 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/executive-hr-101-owner-volunteer-employee-or-contractor-does-it-matter Owner, Volunteer, Employee or Contractor?  Does it Matter?

I'm often asked – "It's okay not to pay ourselves until we obtain funding, right?"  Or "I don't have to pay someone who wants to volunteer for my company just for the experience, right?"  I also have been told "I don't have to worry about ...]]> Owner, Volunteer, Employee or Contractor?  Does it Matter?

I'm often asked – "It's okay not to pay ourselves until we obtain funding, right?"  Or "I don't have to pay someone who wants to volunteer for my company just for the experience, right?"  I also have been told "I don't have to worry about ... Continue Reading »]]> http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/executive-hr-101-owner-volunteer-employee-or-contractor-does-it-matter/feed Financial Boot Camp gets wonderful reviews http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/financial-boot-camp-gets-wonderful-reviews http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/financial-boot-camp-gets-wonderful-reviews#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:17:54 -0600 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/financial-boot-camp-gets-wonderful-reviews The first session of the Financial Boot Camp, sponsored by Swift HR Solutions, was a huge success! The attendees left with a better understanding of what the numbers are saying, how to utilize them to improve their businesses, and to top if off not ... Continue Reading »]]> http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/financial-boot-camp-gets-wonderful-reviews/feed What does an entrepreneur really look like? http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/what-does-an-entrepreneur-really-look-like http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/what-does-an-entrepreneur-really-look-like#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:39:46 -0600 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/what-does-an-entrepreneur-really-look-like Fortune magazine recently ran an article on just what an entrepreneur in the US looks like.  According to the article, "Bill Gates. Steve Jobs. FedEx's Fred Smith. The image of the entrepreneur as whiz kid has serious currency in American business lore. But according to a new study from the Kauffman Foundation, a Kansas City think tank ...]]> Fortune magazine recently ran an article on just what an entrepreneur in the US looks like.  According to the article, "Bill Gates. Steve Jobs. FedEx's Fred Smith. The image of the entrepreneur as whiz kid has serious currency in American business lore. But according to a new study from the Kauffman Foundation, a Kansas City think tank ... Continue Reading »]]> http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/what-does-an-entrepreneur-really-look-like/feed Private Company Investing seems to be making a come back http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/private-company-investing-seems-to-be-making-a-come-back http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/private-company-investing-seems-to-be-making-a-come-back#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:06:06 -0600 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/private-company-investing-seems-to-be-making-a-come-back According to a recent report from Cooley, Godward, Kronish, LLP the future is a bit brighter for companies out looking for Venture funding.  The data revealed that the median for pre-money valuations has increased slightly and the report also pointed ...]]> According to a recent report from Cooley, Godward, Kronish, LLP the future is a bit brighter for companies out looking for Venture funding.  The data revealed that the median for pre-money valuations has increased slightly and the report also pointed ... Continue Reading »]]> http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/private-company-investing-seems-to-be-making-a-come-back/feed Financial Boot Camp http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/financial-boot-camp http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/financial-boot-camp#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:43:09 -0600 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/financial-boot-camp We wanted to tell you about an amazing seminar series that we are sure to be attending.  The series is called Financial Boot Camp and it is perfect for non-finance professionals looking to improve their financial acumen and make an even bigger ... Continue Reading »]]> http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/financial-boot-camp/feed Top 10 Lessons in Starting Companies and Commercializing Technologies http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/top-10-lessons-in-starting-companies-and-commercializing-technologies http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/top-10-lessons-in-starting-companies-and-commercializing-technologies#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:54:24 -0600 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/top-10-lessons-in-starting-companies-and-commercializing-technologies  

Top 10 Lessons in Starting Companies and Commercializing Technologies, from UW Panel

Eric Hal Schwartz 8/3/09

A group of about 40 Taiwanese ... ...]]>  

Top 10 Lessons in Starting Companies and Commercializing Technologies, from UW Panel

Eric Hal Schwartz 8/3/09

A group of about 40 Taiwanese ... Continue Reading »]]> http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/top-10-lessons-in-starting-companies-and-commercializing-technologies/feed Leading and Managing Organization Change and Transition http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/leading-and-managing-organization-change-and-transition http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/leading-and-managing-organization-change-and-transition#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:28:45 -0600 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/leading-and-managing-organization-change-and-transition Leading and Managing Organization Change and Transition
By: Bob Burgess, Burgess Consulting

As a leader, how often have you experienced resistance to a change when you are attempting to make improvements?   Even in cases where ... ...]]> Leading and Managing Organization Change and Transition
By: Bob Burgess, Burgess Consulting

As a leader, how often have you experienced resistance to a change when you are attempting to make improvements?   Even in cases where ... Continue Reading »]]> http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/leading-and-managing-organization-change-and-transition/feed The Healthy Families Act: Another Burden For Small Employers? http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/the-healthy-families-act-another-burden-for-small-employers http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/the-healthy-families-act-another-burden-for-small-employers#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:22:46 -0600 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/the-healthy-families-act-another-burden-for-small-employers The Healthy Families Act: Another Burden For Small Employers?
By: Devora Lindeman
Senior Counsel for HR Compliance & Consulting with Greenwald Doherty LLP



Are we ready for Congress to require that employers provide paid sick days to all employees? Five states (New York, New Jersey, ...]]> The Healthy Families Act: Another Burden For Small Employers?
By: Devora Lindeman
Senior Counsel for HR Compliance & Consulting with Greenwald Doherty LLP



Are we ready for Congress to require that employers provide paid sick days to all employees? Five states (New York, New Jersey, ... Continue Reading »]]> http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/the-healthy-families-act-another-burden-for-small-employers/feed Outsourcing Human Resources is saving companies time and money http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/outsourcing-human-resources-is-saving-companies-time-and-money http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/outsourcing-human-resources-is-saving-companies-time-and-money#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:28:20 -0600 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/outsourcing-human-resources-is-saving-companies-time-and-money According to a study recently published by Ceridian, a global business services company, and sponsored by the American Payroll Association (APA), outsourcing is becoming a more appealing and relevant solutions for companies of all sizes. As many as 2/3 of the 1500 respondents said they were either outsourcing more or the same as they were five ... Continue Reading »]]> http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/outsourcing-human-resources-is-saving-companies-time-and-money/feed When All Else Fails: Forcing Workers Into Healthy Habits http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/when-all-else-fails-forcing-workers-into-healthy-habits- http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/when-all-else-fails-forcing-workers-into-healthy-habits-#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:52:08 -0600 http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/when-all-else-fails-forcing-workers-into-healthy-habits- We thought you might find this article interesting, in light of the rising cost of  health insurance for all companies, regardless of their size.  While the company profiled in the article, "Continue Reading »]]> http://www.swifthrsolutions.com/blog/when-all-else-fails-forcing-workers-into-healthy-habits-/feed