WhitneySmith Company

WhitneySmith Company For 30 years, we have been partnering with clients as a trusted advisor to provide strategic and tac

Since 1989, we have been partnering with clients to provide strategic and tactical solutions to HR needs. As your trusted advisor, we will work for the success of your company by providing support across various human resources disciplines including employee relations, audits/investigations, compensation, affirmative action plans, recruitment, performance management systems, benefits, as well as s

afety assistance and training. In the event it is necessary, we also offer human resources-related litigation support. Further we have a complete line of traditional and electronic employment-related forms and products designed to meet your organization's documentation needs and ensure compliance with all federal regulations and state laws. Through either a one-time project or a long-term collaborative partnership, our firm is dedicated to helping clients establish practices and policies, manage human resources issues, and mitigate risk through cost effective and thoughtful solutions. Our commitment to client satisfaction has established our reputation as a leading provider of human resources consulting services. From small organizations to nationally recognized businesses, WhitneySmith Company is committed to providing and executing strategies that will support the overall human resources goals of our clients.

“Black women are nine times more likely to receive non-actionable feedback at work, a new study found, highlighting the ...
06/16/2022

“Black women are nine times more likely to receive non-actionable feedback at work, a new study found, highlighting the bias that exists in the performance review process and a potential factor in their career advancement and earnings.”

A new study found that Black women are nine times more likely to receive non-actionable feedback at work. Such biases in the performance review process has the potential to negatively impact one's career advancement and earnings.

"Read their body language and eye contact – if they're unable to answer the question confidently, and they lose focus or...
05/25/2022

"Read their body language and eye contact – if they're unable to answer the question confidently, and they lose focus or redirect the conversation, that's a huge sign the office culture isn't great and will result in [you] searching for new opportunities in the first six months," Walters continued. "It may be best to look for employment elsewhere if they can’t share how the business respects and values their team members."

Here are 10 of the best questions to ask potential employers during a job interview – straight from career experts.

“Part of the reason for the persistent and glaring inequality of women in high-level leadership positions is compounded ...
04/13/2022

“Part of the reason for the persistent and glaring inequality of women in high-level leadership positions is compounded not only by the systemic and structural problems they face—which are further exacerbated for women of color—but also by the lack of honest conversation or meaningful resources to help women understand and navigate these challenges and know they are not alone in facing them.”

Janet Foutty, executive chair of the board of Deloitte U.S. and co-author of the new book Arrive and Thrive, talks about ways women can thrive in their lives and careers, the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and much more.

“Simply hiring more diverse staff won’t fix our diversity problem. If your work environment isn’t inclusive and your bus...
03/13/2022

“Simply hiring more diverse staff won’t fix our diversity problem. If your work environment isn’t inclusive and your business practices are inequitable, then diverse talent is unlikely to stick around.”

Want to build a more diverse workforce? Here's a guide for attracting applicants, ensuring candidates are assessed fairly, and other best practices.

Big announcement! WhitneySmith Company, a provider of HR advisory services, has joined Higginbotham, an insurance, finan...
02/18/2022

Big announcement! WhitneySmith Company, a provider of HR advisory services, has joined Higginbotham, an insurance, financial and HR services firm ranked as the 20th largest independent broker in the U.S. The two Fort Worth, Texas-based firms, which have partnered to provide HR services to Higginbotham’s employer clients for 30 years, have now formally combined forces. WhitneySmith Company will expand the service capacity of Higginbotham’s HR Services division while giving WhitneySmith Company the ability to offer insurance services to its clients.

Click below to read the full press release:
https://www.higginbotham.com/articles/higginbotham-and-whitneysmith-company-combine-insurance-and-hr-service-operations/

FORT WORTH, Texas (Feb. 15, 2022) — WhitneySmith Company, a provider of HR advisory services, has joined Higginbotham, an insurance, financial and HR services firm ranked as the 20th largest independent broker in the U.S. The two Fort Worth, Texas-based

You’re Invited! The 2022 Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Employee Benefits Survey is now open for participation. Visit our w...
02/11/2022

You’re Invited! The 2022 Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Employee Benefits Survey is now open for participation. Visit our website to get started:

https://whitneysmithco.com/surveys/

WhitneySmith Company conducts annual compensation and benefits surveys for our local Tarrant County and D/FW labor market. These surveys are considered a premier source of compensation data and are supported by the local business and non-profit community. We also conduct customized surveys of compen...

“The new year ushered in new laws in states and cities across the U.S. requiring companies to post salary ranges on jobs...
01/31/2022

“The new year ushered in new laws in states and cities across the U.S. requiring companies to post salary ranges on jobs, refrain from asking about job candidates’ salary history, and more…”

The new year ushered in new laws in states and cities across the U.S. requiring companies to post salary ranges on jobs, refrain from asking about job candidates’ salary history, and more. Christine Hendrickson, vice president of strategic initiatives at Syndio, a tech company that helps employers...

"Employers want people who are quick on their feet and are comfortable resolving conflicts with unique solutions," McCas...
01/26/2022

"Employers want people who are quick on their feet and are comfortable resolving conflicts with unique solutions," McCaskill says. Ahead of an interview, Salemi recommends thinking of at least one situation where you took the lead and solved a problem using creativity and critical thinking.”

About 58% of employers said finding candidates with the right skills has been their biggest challenge during the coronavirus pandemic in a new Monster report.

“The U.S. clocked 4.5 million worker resignations in November, the highest quit rate on record. As the economy continues...
01/21/2022

“The U.S. clocked 4.5 million worker resignations in November, the highest quit rate on record. As the economy continues to bounce back, workers are feeling empowered to seek new opportunities, knowing that they are more in demand than ever.”

With plenty of companies hiring, workers are quitting their jobs in droves and starting their own ventures. “I refuse to accept a position that’s just a position.”

“Even if an organization hires more women and people of color, it won’t be able to retain them without a culture that pr...
01/18/2022

“Even if an organization hires more women and people of color, it won’t be able to retain them without a culture that provides equity, opportunity, and a deeply rooted sense of belonging.”

Despite setbacks, real progress on diversity is being made by companies across the U.S.

On January 13, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division published Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) No. 2022-...
01/14/2022

On January 13, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division published Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) No. 2022-1 clarifying the requirements of Executive Order (EO) 14026 that increases the hourly minimum wage for certain federal contractors to $15 effective January 30, 2022.

Read more on our website:

https://whitneysmithco.com/field-assistance-bulletin-no-2022-1-on-minimum-wage-executive-order-14026/

Article from Unites States Department of Labor: On January 13, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division published Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) No. 2022-1 clarifying the requirements of Executive Order (EO) 14026 that increases the hourly minimum wage for certain federal contracto...

“As digital transformation and automation sweep virtually every industry, employers have filled many entry-level technic...
01/13/2022

“As digital transformation and automation sweep virtually every industry, employers have filled many entry-level technical tasks with software. Now, they’re prioritizing employees who can work well on a team, problem-solve creatively, and multitask.”

Your next boss will look for you to demonstrate these attributes during your interview.

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301 Commerce Street, Ste 1950
Fort Worth, TX
76102

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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