ZERORISK HR

08/04/2026

The phone screen interview is a very powerful and simple screening tool. This guide will cover how to conduct the interview and what to ask.

07/13/2026

Employee retention doesn't happen by chance—it’s built through intentional leadership and the right people strategies. This article explores seven practical steps organizations can take to reduce turnover, strengthen employee engagement, and create a workplace where top talent chooses to stay. A valuable read for leaders committed to building high-performing, people-first cultures.

Employee turnover is costly, but it doesn't have to be. Follow these seven steps to reduce turnover.

05/29/2026

A leader is only as effective as the questions they ask. Too many leaders miss this—avoiding tough questions about themselves, their teams, and their organizations. Giving feedback matters, but so does receiving it: candid input fuels self-awareness, leadership growth, stronger teams, and healthier cultures.

How self-aware are you as a leader? Use the Stop-Start-Continue leadership question to get honest perspective from your team and discover ways to strengthen your leadership skills.

05/15/2026

When an employee isn’t the right culture fit, the impact goes beyond performance—it affects morale, collaboration, and retention.

Addressing it early and thoughtfully is key to protecting your team and your organization’s long-term success. This article outlines how to recognize and manage poor culture fit effectively.

Read this article on what action to take at each important step of the process to decide whether to retain or dismiss the employee.

05/01/2026

Effective communication isn’t just about what’s said—it’s about what’s understood.

Misalignment, assumptions, and unclear expectations can quietly derail performance and collaboration. Strong organizations close these gaps by being intentional about how messages are delivered and received.

This article explores practical ways to improve communication and ensure your message actually lands.

Have you ever said "You didn't understand my directions"? Most problems in an organization are the result of people failing to communicate.

04/17/2026

Hiring great talent isn’t luck—it’s a structured process.

Too often, interviews focus on resumes and gut instinct instead of what truly predicts performance. But the most effective hiring teams take a different approach: they define success upfront, ask behavioral questions, and evaluate both capability and culture fit.

Hiring and retaining top talent remains the biggest challenge for many organizations, and success depends on a structured, thoughtful interview process that ensures cultural fit as well as skill alignment. By following a clear, competency-based approach, companies can improve hiring outcomes and bui...