Karen Shannon

Karen Shannon, Vice President Business Consulting/CHRO for Ollis/Akers/Arney, works with world-wide clients on key business and HR strategies which have resulted in cost savings upward of $7 million.

Why Leaders Fail - Karen Shannon

Why Leaders Fail

In uncertain times, the capability of a bank to successfully navigate uncharted waters depends greatly on the abilities of their leaders and managers. This is particularly true of small organizations. One of the top reasons new managers fail is the lack of preparation for their roles. According to research by Corporate Executive Board, only 10% […]

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Jury Duty Leave Requirements

Jury Duty Leave Requirements

Federal law imposes the following jury duty leave requirements on all employers: Employers are prohibited from discharging, threatening to discharge, intimidating, or coercing any permanent employee because of the employee’s jury service in a federal court. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers cannot make deductions for absence of an exempt employee due to

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Best Practices for Performance Reviews

Performance Reviews: Best Practices

Performance Management is an important part of a company’s quality assurance and employee engagement strategies. Many companies formally evaluate an employee’s performance and progress after an initial introductory period and then again on an annual or semi-annual basis. Although performance evaluations can improve productivity and employee morale, many employers do not make them a high

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