Human Resources

With major concerns over inflation and gas prices still not abating and the threat of a recession looming, it would be wise to figure out what you can do to prepare your business for whatever may come by re-evaluating current…

Lexicon, Inc. is promoting Danna Gauntt to vice president of human resources. A nearly 30-year veteran of the company, she will oversee the department responsible for staffing the 1,800-plus employee organization.   The Lexicon family of companies provides a wide…

Smiley Technologies recently announced the hiring of Marc Haynes as its Chief People Officer. Within this role, Haynes will oversee all functions related to Human Resources as well as creating and cultivating programs to support and enhance the company’s culture…

Crystal Kohanke has been named the senior vice president and chief people officer for Arkansas Children’s. In this role, Kohanke will lead Arkansas Children’s human resources division, which encompasses two children’s hospitals, a statewide network of clinics, a philanthrophic foundation…

“Building a great team is the lifeblood of any startup, and finding great talent is one of the hardest and costliest tasks any CEO will ever face.” – Jay Samit “Turnover costs are too high; we have to retain our…

CHI St. Vincent has named a new vice president of human resources. The health system has hired Qualenta Forrest to oversee its HR division. In her new role, Forrest will be tasked with the strategic leadership of the human resources…

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a new vice chancellor for human resources. Jeff Risinger, Ph.D., MBA, has been promoted to vice chancellor for human resources after serving as associate vice chancellor for human resources since 2014.…

While it is not apparent that many seemingly innocuous, routine human resources functions implicate the practice of law, common day-to-day compliance tasks like handling aspects of unemployment benefits appeals and responding to writs of garnishment present unique liability for unsuspecting…

At a time when the cost of basic commodities like eggs and milk continue to rise, many Americans complain that salary increases remain stagnant. In fact, according to research conducted by benefits consulting firm Towers Watson and human resources consulting…