Mark Clark

16 Oct 25

Larger Business Value Package

KeystoneHR is happy to announce another Value Package. Value Packages are comprised of a small number of popular, grouped policies offered at substantial discount. The example below is focused on “Larger Businesses,” and similar packages are available for Small and Medium sized companies. This Value Package price is $65. That…

07 Oct 25

Assuring Success of Newly Minted Professionals

In this issue I will cover a few simple techniques for success. There is wisdom in being interested in those around us, showing respect, and asking for input. These simple concepts take years for some to develop, and others never get it. Once learned, usage can make anyone’s job easier.…

23 Sep 25

Preparing for Layoffs

Ah, the holiday season. Parties with people you go down the other Home Depot aisle to avoid, digging around in the junk drawer to find three AAA’s when your kid’s toy requires four, and wondering whether layoffs in the new year will go well. If you are in senior leadership…

09 Sep 25

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence, or AI is here to stay. Twenty-five percent of C-suites executives already use it. Employees are routinely using it, too, whether we know it or not. To address this reality, communicating a policy on AI is imperative. Issuing a policy is also a Best Practice because it promotes…

26 Aug 25

The Case for Certification

Being new to the company and seeing lots of raw talent, during a meeting I asked the SVPHR about HR certification support. Rather than answer directly, she punted the question to the VPHR of Operations. With all the pomposity and at least some of the physical characteristics of actor Sydney…

12 Aug 25

Ten Steps in Preparation of Meetings with Executives

Sitting down to start the meeting, the CEO laid a Colt .45 Peacemaker in front of himself. Executives sitting in their customary spots around the polished conference table of the of the multi-billion dollar Oil and Gas related manufacturer sat frozen. After making eye contact with each of them, he…

01 Jul 25

After-Action Analysis

Early in my HR career, a mentor saw that I was stressing over what should have been a simple task. “You get one point for developing a project from scratch and two points for building on what has already been done,” he said. I learned that to execute any assignment,…

01 Jul 25

KeystoneHR Newsletter Index – 2024 to Date

KeystoneHR Presidents Letters – Index 2024 to Date The following were published via KeystoneHR.com, Mailchimp, and LinkedIn. By free subscription to KeystoneHR, you can receive future such letters as they are published. 1. KeystoneHR Best Practices List for 2024 (03/10/24) 2. How to Expertly Write HR Policies in 7 Bullet-Points…

16 Jun 25

Identifying and Managing Hi-Potentials

High-Potential (Hi-Pos) employees, like cream, often rise to the top. Its likely you know several in your field of vision, but do you know them all? If you agree measurement is the first step in improvement, it makes sense to formalize your process for not only identifying Hi-Pos, but also…

03 Jun 25

Medium Business Value Package

KeystoneHR is happy to announce another Value Package. Value Packages are comprised of a small number of popular, grouped policies offered at substantial discount. The example below is focused on “Medium-Sized Business,” and similar packages are available for Small and Larger sized companies. This Value Package price is $75. That…