"HR professionals like Lorraine Gauvin, a managing partner with Swift HR Solutions, says she has her work cut out for her when it comes to finding and placing cybersecurity talent. Swift has worked…
The Law of Startups Podcast: Joe Wallin and Michael Schneider Chat with Shannon Swift
By Swift HR Solutions Team | Consulting, Human Resources, Interview, Startups | No CommentsHear Shannon Swift, Founder and CEO of Swift HR Solutions talk about human resources for startups on the Law of Startups' podcast.
Fear, not the kind where you fear for your life, but the kind of fear that makes you afraid you are going to say something stupid. The kind of fear that makes you self conscious and makes your heart…
Escape Velocity and Micromanagement
By Delise Crimmins | Leadership, Consulting, Human Resources | No CommentsOne of the biggest complaints I hear employees cite about managers is that they over manage an employee's tasks, or micromanage. When I hear that concern, I immediately ask what the manager is doing…
Top 10 Things Every Startup CEO Needs to Know About HR
By Shannon Swift | Consulting, Human Resources, Venture Capital | No CommentsCulture matters, right from the beginning– be intentional about it. HR is in the best seat to help define, articulate and provide oversight to ensure there is consistency across the entire…
Stop Recruiting, Start Connecting
By Jack Perkins | Consulting, Human Resources, Recruiting, Best Practices, Venture Capital | No CommentsSoftware engineers want to talk with their fellow professionals about job opportunities, not run the HR gauntlet. Recruiting for software engineers and other in-demand positions gives everyone the…
Startup Executives May Not Focus On HR, but It Plays Important Role
By Lauren Weber | Consulting | No CommentsTwo words can make a startup executive's eyes glaze over faster than any others: human resources. Yet startups in particular need to be prepared for personnel crises that can upend the workplace. And…
Outsourcing Human Resources is saving companies time and money
By Swift HR Solutions Team | Consulting, Human Resources | No CommentsAccording 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…