Author: Joseph Campagna

Joseph Campagna, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is president and owner of My Virtual HR Director, a human resources outsourcing company serving small and medium sized businesses nationwide. My Virtual HR Director provides an executive level HR advisor to companies that can’t afford or can’t justify hiring a fulltime HR professional on staff. With twenty years of experience dedicated to the HR profession, Mr. Campagna has honed his skills as an expert in compliance, talent management and employee relations. Bringing human capital management experience from start-ups, IT and biotechnology companies, employee leasing, and fortune 100 behemoths Mr. Campagna has filled his tool belt through generalist work, executive positions, and consulting opportunities with companies such as ADP, Merrill Lynch, and Johnson & Johnson. As Vice President of HR for biotech company Hemo Concepts, as well as the head of HR for the global IT solutions company, the Galaxy Group, Mr. Campagna created rich and successful organizational development and employee engagement programs. Having worked with a diverse group of companies and clients in a broad spectrum of industries and environments, he brings a unique HR philosophy to every organization he works with. “HR is not the picnic department,” he says “but instead bears the full responsibility and the unlimited potential for a highly productive and efficient workforce. If HR systems are successful, the organization’s revenue should be increased.” From mergers and acquisitions, to IPO’s, to new product development, to divestiture Mr. Campagna has a true business background to support his HR Architecture. Mr. Campagna is certified as a senior professional through both the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The HRCI designation of Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) is an experienced-based examination certification. The SHRM certification is a competency based examination certification. Each is a premier designation in the world of HR and recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management of which Joe is a national member and former chapter president. Mr. Campagna brings decades of helping small and medium sized businesses create HR structures such as employee handbooks, performance systems, talent management, training programs, and employee engagement. He knows how to deliver business results through HR aligned objectives. Nearly 30 years of expertise and HR executive authority combined with a group health insurance license and certifications from the Society for Human Resource management and the Human Resources Certification Institute have given Joseph Campagna the guru status that has earned him leadership roles, board of director roles, and speaking engagements related to human resources.

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HR News: Federal Court Strikes Down 2024 Overtime Rule – Lower Salary Exemption

In a landmark decision that brings welcome flexibility to employers nationwide, a federal court in Texas has invalidated the Biden Administration’s controversial overtime exemption rule. Many HR consultants have been closely monitoring this case, recognizing its significant implications for workforce planning and compensation strategies. This ruling represents a significant victory for businesses struggling with rising […]

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Flexible Work Schedules Explained

What Are Flexible Work Arrangements?Flexible work arrangements are policies, practices or informal arrangements that allow employees to have greater flexibility and control over when, where and how they work. Let’s look at whether they fit your company’s needs…Flexible arrangements move away from the traditional 9-to-5, office-bound schedule to better accommodate employees’ real-life situations and work […]

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Make Work-Life Balance a Real Thing In Order to Stave Off Turnover

All work and no life leads to burnout and high turnover.  After studying work-life balance for over 20 years, I’ve seen firsthand how critical it is to employee wellbeing, corporate stability, and business results. But what does balance really mean, and how does it impact turnover? Work-life balance is about creating sustainable lifestyle rhythms, not […]

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Employee Turnover Conquered With Gamification

Gamification: The Secret to Engaging and Motivating Employees In my previous article, I explored how incentives drive employee behaviors. An emerging technique called “gamification” leverages gaming mechanics to incentivize engagement, productivity, and learning in the workplace. As games motivate players to gain skills, badges, and rewards, gamified work systems can powerfully motivate employees.Decades of gaming […]

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Recognize And Reward Good Employees

Plainly put: you can stop employee turnover and attrition with on-purpose recognition. Recognizing achievements fosters engagement and loyalty. Employee recognition goes far beyond the occasional gift card or plaque. Authentic appreciation that rewards magnificent work should be intrinsic to company culture. Recognition boils down to providing incentives. The key to nailing it is know what […]

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Don’t Let a Toxic Workplace Spread Into Turnover

The saying “people join companies but leave managers” has many applications and often rings true. Toxic managers destroy morale, performance and retention. A toxic worksite refers to a workplace environment where there is a negative or hostile organizational culture fueled by disrespect, mistrust, discrimination, harassment, bullying, and other unethical behaviors. This leads to high levels […]

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The Trust Gap Problem Creating Employee Turnover

  Related to and stemming from transparency is honesty. Employees stay when they see honesty and integrity as company values. Lack of trust in leadership severely damages retention. Telltale signs that your practices are creating a trust gap include: Policy changes or decisions made without explanation Perks taken away without reason or input  Pay or […]

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Transparency is Key to Increase Employee Retention and Reduce Turnover

Transparency and open communication drive employee retention and company success. Time and again, secrecy sparks rumors, distrust, and turnover, while transparency drives understanding and buy-in. Employees who see openness as a core company value are 31% more likely to stay long-term. I have seen it over and over in my long career.  And I have […]

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