Dallas technical recruiting and human resources service firm, HumCap, was recently listed as a finalist for the Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award. The award process is meant to recognize “local companies that exemplify ethical business practices.” Past winners of the award have been able to demonstrate a focus on fostering awareness and understanding of the everyday application of ethical practices and have helped foster a more stable and vibrant business environment.

HumCap’s competition for the title consists of:

• 1820 Productions
  
• Agency Entourage
  
• Interstate Batteries
  
• MRP Commercial Cleaning
  
• The Richards Group
  

The nomination process for the award included a thorough write-up detailing the flow of ethical direction from the President, Tad McIntosh, and how it affects the actions of the rest of the company. The cause-and-effect format of the report highlighted how the Dallas technical recruiting and human resources service company’s main values – Integrity, Respect, Excellence and Teamwork – inspire the overall atmosphere and code of ethics.

As a relatively small Dallas technical recruiting and human resources service company in a crowded marketplace, HumCap’s ethical focus has allowed the company to stand out from its competitors.  Especially in an industry generally known for being underhanded in its business dealings, HumCap’s dedication to ethical business practices garnered the appreciation and trust of many clients, allowing the company to rapidly grow in recent years.

View the official announcement at the GDBEA website.

The unfortunate truth is that most businesses lack a proper understanding in the area of safety compliance. Whether they’re a fast growing startup or an established veteran in their industry, many businesses ultimately don’t have the knowledge and experience to establish and regularly maintain their safety code compliance. One simple way a company can ensure that its current safety practices are up-to-date is a Safety Audit.

What is a Safety Audit?

A Safety Audit gauges a workplace’s compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) standards. Through the process, the auditor can understand the effectiveness of a company’s current policies and determine if they have any deficiencies. The ultimate goal of this practice is to identify the causes and minimize the potential of occupational injuries. Among other relevant metrics, this process can affect the number of “recordable injuries”. Through its correct use, a company can better prepare a safer workplace environment for its employees.

What are the benefits?

Safety Audits provide a wide range of benefits to a business. In addition to identifying the strengths and weaknesses of current policies, they also:

• Decrease liability
  
• Demonstrate the company’s commitment to compliance 
  
• Increase employee understanding of environmental and safety regulations
  

Internal vs. External Audits

A company’s first decision after opting to perform an audit is picking between an internal auditor and an external Dallas Human Resources service. While many points of difference exist between the two options, external auditors provide clients with a lot of advantages.

Some advantages of using Dallas Human Resources service auditors are:

• More experience in conducting the audit within a range of industries
  
• Specialized knowledge that is up-to-date with latest legislation and standards
  
• Objective and unbiased analysis and recommendations
  

Conversely, the use of internal HR staff as auditors can incur some potential problems, a few of which are:

• Lack of specialization in Health and Safety 
• Weaker acceptance with shareholders and agencies
• Biased reporting that lacks critical insight and has the potential for errors
  
• Lower priority which may delay the audit entirely
  

An audit by a Dallas Human Resources service provides the efficiency, knowledge and expertise that can result in an effective and informative Safety Audit. Their specialization in the process ensures that the audit will reflect current and objective information.

HumCap is a Dallas Human Resources service firm with an experienced team of consultants ready to help you with all your HR needs. Whether you require safety consulting or fractional HR advisory, contact us today!

HumCap, a Dallas human resources firm, won the Dallas Business Journal’s Healthiest Employers in North Texas award in the Small Business category last week. The awards are organized to promote healthy workplaces that promote beneficial practices such as regular activity and better eating habits. To be nominated for the award, each company had to provide a detailed account of every active wellness initiative currently in place to help employees to improve their lifestyles.

HumCap’s victory in its category is due mostly in part to the comprehensive quality of its wellness program. Starting with simple steps such as providing healthier snack alternatives like fruit and other unprocessed food options, the company provides many opportunities for its employees to eat better. This allows its staff to achieve one of the most important criteria for developing a healthy lifestyle.

Additionally, the Dallas human resources company took the extra steps necessary to make it easier for its staff to remain active by installing a shower in the office bathroom. With the company's proximity to a running trail at its new Plano location, many of the HumCap employees enjoy going out and running the trail during their spare time. The new amenity promotes physical activity before or after work hours or even during lunch by making it convenient for employees to clean up afterwards.

These initial improvements are the effects of HumCap’s President, Tad McIntosh. An experienced triathlete, he leads an extremely active lifestyle and is an advocate of healthy dietary habits. His influence on the company initiated the wellness planning that has since developed into its current stage.

More recently, the Dallas human resources firm has adopted an online wellness portal and regular email program that updates employees with wellness goal outlines that change each quarter. Each email update includes a wealth of information that reminds employees of the simple steps they can take to improve their lifestyles. Additionally, these quarterly topics are always accompanied with specific activities that can earn employees points when completed. Accumulated points can then be returned at the end of the year for prizes.

The entire HumCap office was greatly honored to have received the award. Matt McElyea, HumCap’s Operations Manager, who played a major role in crafting the overall program, was especially enthusiastic about the company's success. As a validation of his efforts, the Dallas Business Journal trophy now stands among the other Dallas human resources company’s achievements.

HumCap recently participated in a Net Promoter Score® survey organized by Inavero. The concise survey, which consists of a few questions along with a numerical rating system, is designed to help companies develop an understanding of customer satisfaction and the related causes along with possible sources of improvement. Based on the net score they provide, responders are placed into three categories – Promoters, Passives, and Detractors.

• Promoters – Respondents who answer a 9 or 10 to the recommend question and will perform as the firm’s strongest allies, promoting it to others.
• Passives – Respondents who answer a 7 or 8 to the recommend questions are indifferent to the firm.
• Detractors – Respondents who answer with a 6 or lower are unlikely to continue working with the firm.