HR Strategy

Looking Ahead: HR Trends for 2020

December 10, 2019 by Cassandra Carver 1 Comment

2019 has flown by! Astron wants to thank all of our Astronology® readers for a wonderful 20th anniversary year. As per Astronology® tradition, our last article of the year will be our thoughts on possible HR trends and hot topics for the coming new year.

Nonprofit HR | Complete Overview for Small Organizations

October 15, 2019 by Cassandra Carver Leave a Comment

For nonprofit organizations, human resources should be an essential area of internal operations. Think of it this way — you’re given donations to steward towards a good cause, and your staff and volunteers are the ones who use that support to actually drive your mission forward.

Astronology®: 2020 Compensation Budgeting Forecast Part 2: Incentives, Bonuses, and Variable Compensation

September 17, 2019 by Cassandra Carver Leave a Comment

The design and implementation of variable compensation programs continue to grow throughout 2019 and it appears that this trend will continue into 2020.

HR Consulting Firms for Small Businesses: 15 Leading Experts

September 9, 2019 by Cassandra Carver 2 Comments

Effective human resources policies are probably one of the most important investments that any small business can make in its ability to continue growing!

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Astronology®: 2020 Compensation Budgeting Forecast Part 1: Base Pay Adjustments

September 3, 2019 by Cassandra Carver Leave a Comment

As we move past Labor Day, Astron Solutions is getting more and more requests for information regarding 2020 compensation budgeting. This is part one of a three-part review of 2020 compensation planning projections.

Are Organization Charts Outdated?

May 28, 2019 by Cassandra Carver 2 Comments

During the rampant growth of the Industrial Age, the modern organization chart gave employers structure in a time where real-time communication and collaboration weren’t possible.

How to Choose a Nonprofit Human Resources Consultant

April 10, 2019 by Cassandra Carver 1 Comment

Choosing a human resources consultant for your nonprofit organization can feel like a major step forward. Most young nonprofits work hard to secure a foothold in their communities, so reaching the point where they could benefit from guidance on managing their growing internal operations is a milestone that should be celebrated.