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.

Offer Pay that Keeps Up with the Market to Avoid Bad Turnover

While not the only factor, fair pay reduces turnover risk. We employ seasoned compensation analysts who cannot stress enough the importance of market-based pay to reduce costly turnover. With today’s transparent job market, and laws making it more so, employees know what competitive salaries look like and will jump ship if they feel undervalued.Perception is […]

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Table of Contents For Our Series: Our Ultimate Guide To Reduce Employee Turnover and Increase Retention

If you are looking for a specific topic within Our Ultimate Guide To Employee Turnover, this is the place to find it.  We have put together a comprehensive guide as created by our talented human resource consultants.   No matter what Human Resources consulting topic you need a ssistance with, you can find it from our […]

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Citations and References For Our Series: Our Ultimate Guide To Reduce Employee Turnover and Increase Retention

Sources & References We have put together a massive guide to Human Resources Consulting tips and tricks regarding employee turnover and retention.  Below are the sources for our statistics and factual statements in every article and su-topic.  If you are an HR consultant and you reference our articles or any of the statistics, be sure […]

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Get Onboarding Right and Employee Turnover Will Reduce Itself

Employee Onboarding is Your Best First Step to Stop Turnover Effective onboarding boosts new hire productivity, confidence, connection and satisfaction. This leads to improved retention. The most successful companies onboard over months, not days. Ongoing checkpoints and training help cement roles and where available, assigning a well matched peer mentor creates connection and relationship.Employee Onboarding […]

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Employee Turnover: The Real Reasons Employees Actually Leave

Is the grass really greener?Now that we have gotten over ourselves and our management biases and old wives tales, let’s look at the realities.  We delineated what employers might believe is causing turnover.  According to recent studies and actual surveys, while pay and benefits contribute, the research shows the top reasons people actually leave jobs […]

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Main Causes of Turnover and Institutional Knowledge Loss

Understanding the root causes of turnover is key to preventing it. The top causes include: Lack of career development and advancement opportunities Poor compensation and benefits Minimal training and onboarding Lack of recognition and feedback Poor relationships with manager/leadership Feeling devalued or insignificant Poor work-life balance Lack of autonomy and empowerment Unclear performance expectations Lack […]

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Can an Owner Be Sued for Something a Manager Does?

Unraveling the Concept of Employer’s Agents In the intricate landscape of employment law, a critical question surfaces: Can an owner face legal repercussions for the actions of a manager? This article delves into the concept of “employer’s agents” and explores the legal nuances surrounding managers’ actions, providing valuable insights for business owners seeking clarity on […]

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