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# The Hayes Approach: The Hayes Approach specializes in fractional or outsourced human resources services for small businesses across the country. We specialize in founder-led, family-owned or non-profit companies. In addition, THA offers leadership coaching and management training to companies of all shapes and size. Reach out to us today to see if we can help you transform your workforce!

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## Posts
- [Kindness in the Workplace](https://thehayesapproach.com/kindness-in-the-workplace/): Finding qualified employees seems harder than ever so the pressure is on us to keep employees motivated, productive and satisfied.  So how do we it?  With the workforce now spanning four generations, that is the big question. One answer is simple, bring back the simple act of kindness.  88% of employees believe that being treated with kindness and respect is critical to their job satisfaction. (SHRM)  But exactly how do we put this simple concept into action and what do we really gain from it?
- [The Top 5 People Mistakes](https://thehayesapproach.com/the-top-5-people-mistakes/): Everyone reading this article handles people issues perfectly – (and is an above average driver). Yet we owe it to our less-perfect, well-intentioned colleagues to share our wisdom in the area of people. To make it a little easier, I’ve captured what I believe are the Top 5 People Mistakes really smart people make in companies every day.
- [The Hayes Approach is the August Small Business of the Month](https://thehayesapproach.com/the-hayes-approach-is-the-august-small-business-of-the-month/): The Hayes Approach Named Greenville Chamber’s August Small Business of the Month, read about it here.
- [Hang Ten and Keep the Plates Spinning](https://thehayesapproach.com/hang-ten-and-keep-the-plates-spinning/): I remember the housing bubble in the late 1990’s – when subprime mortgage refinancing was the key to a debt-free tomorrow and home values were never going to drop. I also remember the financial crisis ten years later – when people found themselves gasping for tiny pockets of air as they drowned in their underwater homes. I suspect I will one day remember events still waiting for us in seven to ten years that will serve to shake us out of the comfort zones we will have established by then from today’s recovery. Believe what you choose about the economy, but the fact is that markets ebb and flow, and the market belonging to housing and its feeder industries is no different. This is fine for economic theorists, but, for those of us in the field, it feels a little like surfing – waiting desperately for that next wave and then hoping to paddle hard enough to get up and stay balanced long enough to get to shore.
- [DIY or Call the Experts?](https://thehayesapproach.com/diy-or-call-the-experts/): One hot HR topic right now involves how much HR infrastructure to build – or whether to build any infrastructure at all. Many small and mid-sized companies are choosing to outsource the entire HR function in hopes of concentrating on revenue generation. Should you?
- [Job Descriptions are the New Black](https://thehayesapproach.com/job-descriptions-are-the-new-black/): This week, top designers met in Paris and New York for Fashion Week – a chance to tell the rest of us which colors and styles we must go buy and which ones we should shun. Which new color will be the chic of the season? The “go to” color for those who want to be in style? The one that fashion magazines and television shows will proclaim as the ‘new black’ – that everyone just has to have?
- [“Link,” “Like,” “Follow,” or Get Out of the Way!](https://thehayesapproach.com/link-like-follow-or-get-out-of-the-way/): Been on Facebook lately? Those who revel in such statistics pronounce that 20% of the world population has been on Facebook in the last 30 days.1 — a percentage that takes a giant leap among the population of employed people in the United States. Newsflash: No matter what your policy, beliefs or firewalls say, social media is impacting your workplace. Are you guiding the flow or getting carried by the current?
- [Are You Still Paying for Apathy?](https://thehayesapproach.com/are-you-still-paying-for-apathy/): Are you buying apathy from your employees? I don’t mean are you “buying” it – as in accepting that employees have a right to be and actually are apathetic about something. I mean, are you buying it – as in paying good money to your employees in exchange for their apathy?
- [Shoe Sizes and Cheese](https://thehayesapproach.com/shoe-sizes-and-cheese/): You have been kidnapped! You stepped outside for air at a New Year’s Eve beach party and friendly pirates grabbed you and carted you off to their ship for a trip around the world. You’re going to be gone for a year – with no computer or cell phone! Egads! What will happen to your company? When you are, at last, released, what will you find the first Monday back?
- [Inconceivable!](https://thehayesapproach.com/inconceivable/): The Princess Bride, one of my favorite movies of all time, contains a wealth of sardonic quotes that appeal to my dry sense of humor. In one scene, the character, Vizzini has discovered that, once again, something he believed could not happen has, in fact, happened.
- [June 2018 Small Business of the Month](https://thehayesapproach.com/june-2018-small-business-of-the-month/): On June 21st, 2018, The Hayes Approach was recognized by the Greenville Chamber for being selected June 2018 Small Business of the Month. Owner Leslie Hayes and her team joined the Chamber to accept on behalf of The Hayes Approach.
- [1/1/2019 – Let Us Help You Get the Best from Your Workforce](https://thehayesapproach.com/1-1-2019-let-us-help-you-get-the-best-from-your-workforce/)
- [Onboarding is Not Orientation](https://thehayesapproach.com/onboarding-is-not-orientation/): You’ve got the signed offer letter so that means your newest hire is a done deal, right? Not so fast! Managers and supervisors often fail to recognize that even after a candidate has accepted a job offer, they are still deciding whether they want to work for that company or not. Jobseekers have a myriad of options to choose from in today’s job market, especially given the low rate of unemployment, making it even more important that companies make new employees feel connected from the start.
- [The Inside Threat: Combatting Workplace Violence](https://thehayesapproach.com/the-inside-threat-combatting-workplace-violence/): Introduction
- [Ice Cream All the Time!](https://thehayesapproach.com/ice-cream-all-the-time/): “Can we eat ice cream all the time?” I asked my mother as a child.  The idea sounded as blissful to my childish ears as the fantasy of working from home has to my adult ones.  I have often dreamed about working from home – in a nice sunny spot with my coffee, my cat and my fuzzy slippers; a fantasy escape while sitting in rush hour traffic or listening to my stomach growl through a meeting.  However, as I now know, ice cream all the time has its downside, and working from home is not all sunshine and fuzzy slippers.
- [Immigrants Eligibility for Unemployment](https://thehayesapproach.com/immigrants-eligibility-for-unemployment/): If you are an employer who has questions about laying off immigrant workers, look no further. The following fact sheet provides a detailed explanation of the law as it relates to immigrants and their eligibility for unemployment compensation.
- [South Carolina Leads the Way in Education and Workforce Data Systems](https://thehayesapproach.com/south-carolina-leads-the-way-in-education-and-workforce-data-systems/): Last summer, I had the privilege to attend the national Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) conference in Detroit. Leaders of several federal agencies cast a vision of vastly improved data systems in the education and workforce development space. Good data undergirds sound policy and can provide our current and emerging workforce with information that will accelerate their path to economic mobility.
- [South Carolina Business Review talks with Leslie Hayes](https://thehayesapproach.com/south-carolina-business-review-talks-with-leslie-hayes/): Artificial intelligence (AI) is said to be the next big factor in improving a company’s productivity. But our next guest says there will always be room for individualized leadership skills training to help company owners and managers improve employee productivity. Mike Switzer interviews Leslie Hayes, founder of The Hayes Approach in Greenville, S.C.
- [Rethinking the Performance Appraisal](https://thehayesapproach.com/rethinking-the-performance-appraisal/): We’ve hit the fall of 2013, and The Season is nearly upon us! No, I don’t mean, football, hunting or even the holidays. I’m talking about (insert drum roll here) Performance Appraisal Season. Someone must love performance appraisals, but I have never met this person. Most entrepreneurs I know despise them and most human resources managers I have worked with see them as a necessary but tedious part of the workplace routine – like flossing for business. A quick search on your favorite engine will turn up no less than 650,000 results, primarily focused on how to make the process less horrible than it is. The question I have is, “Why are we doing this to ourselves?”

## Pages
- [Behavioral Assessments](https://thehayesapproach.com/behavioral-assessments/)
- [Business Coaching](https://thehayesapproach.com/business-coaching/): The Hayes Approach’s Business Coach Certification program helps professionals earn their Registered Corporate Coach™ (RCC™) credential. Accredited by the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches, the program equips participants with advanced coaching skills, focusing on DISC assessments and practical coaching techniques.
- [Project Work](https://thehayesapproach.com/project-work/): InstantHR from The Hayes Approach offers 24/7 compliance support and essential HR resources through a user-friendly platform. It provides quick solutions, annual check-ups, and customizable services, helping businesses manage HR efficiently without full outsourcing.
- [Leadership Development](https://thehayesapproach.com/leadership-development/): Leadership Development at The Hayes Approach helps leaders enhance their skills in strategic focus, communication, and productivity. Our personalized coaching provides a high return on investment, driving better performance for both individuals and teams.
- [Fractional HR](https://thehayesapproach.com/fractional-hr-services/): Fractional HR with The Hayes Approach provides businesses with tailored solutions for managing employee relations, compliance, and HR processes. Our expert team handles everything from regulatory updates and paperwork to personalized assistance, allowing you to focus on growing your business while we manage your HR needs. Whether you need full-service HR support or project-based assistance, we ensure your workforce remains productive, compliant, and engaged.
- [Meet The Team](https://thehayesapproach.com/meet-the-team/): HR Director, MBA, SHRM-CP, RCC™, TDC
- [Blog](https://thehayesapproach.com/blog/): View the latest blog updates from The Hayes Approach, offering experienced HR consulting to businesses across Greenville, SC and beyond.
- [Contact Us](https://thehayesapproach.com/contact-us/): If you’re ready to discover the difference that an experienced HR strategies consultant can make for your company, please contact us at 864-485-0933 today.
- [About Us](https://thehayesapproach.com/hr-strategy-consultant/): Our vision: A world where people are doing what they were created to do in companies succeeding beyond their wildest dreams. Our mission: To transform the world by transforming the workplace.
- [Home](https://thehayesapproach.com/): Complete HR solutions, from compliance to employee management, allowing businesses to focus on growth.
- [Join The Coach’s Road](https://thehayesapproach.com/join-the-coachs-road/): You need your RCC™ credential, and THA is there for you. Currently, THA’s coaching certification program, The Coach's Road™, is accredited by the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches™ to prepare you to achieve this credential.
- [Services](https://thehayesapproach.com/services/): At The Hayes Approach, we offer a full range of HR solutions designed to streamline your operations and empower your team. Whether you need comprehensive Outsourced HR, personalized executive coaching, or quick, on-demand HR support through InstantHR, our services are tailored to meet your unique business needs. Let us handle the HR complexities so you can focus on what truly matters—growing your business.