Sam Clyde Schroeder, Vice President, Sales & Marketing | ERC
Sam Clyde Schroeder serves as ERC's Vice President, Sales & Marketing.| ERC
Sam Clyde Schroeder serves as ERC's Vice President, Sales & Marketing.| ERC
Meet Austin Merk, President of Universal Oil, a nearly 150-year-old, 100% employee-owned organization. Universal Oil is a distributor of fuels and industrial lubricants serving customers across construction, manufacturing, and transportation, right here in Cleveland. In this episode, Austin shares what it looks like when a new leader takes the helm of a long-standing company and ... Read more| ERC
Level up your organization's supervisors with Supervisory Training. See a real ERC trainer in action and access the full training program outline today.| ERC
Samantha Vance is Manager of Surveys & Research at ERC.| ERC
ERC's Fractional HR Support assists with day-to-day HR management and administration for a fraction of the cost of a full-time HR professional.| ERC
Allison Kenney, PHR, SHRM-CP is ERC's Director, Membership & HR Services.| ERC
Although resumes are a valuable addition to the hiring process, it is advised that employers still use employment applications because they can provide legal and practical advantages. Some companies even reject resumes and require all job candidates to complete the company’s application. | ERC
Get answers to your compensation questions with our 30-minute consulting session. Make sure your pay practices are competitive, fair, and compliant.| ERC
When employees move into supervisory roles, it’s common to realize they need new skills to lead effectively. Supervisors may be navigating the shift from peer to manager, learning how to communicate expectations, or figuring out how to handle conflict constructively. Here’s how to explore supervisor training options that fit your organization’s goals and resources. For ... Read more The post The Best Supervisor Training Programs for Your Organization in 2026 appeared first on ERC.| ERC
What if your DEI work came with a revenue target, developed your next leaders, and grew the business at the same time? Kevin Clayton, Executive Vice President & Chief Impact and Equity Officer at the Cleveland Cavaliers, joins host Sam Clyde Schroeder to show how DEI has become a core business strategy. Kevin breaks down ... Read more The post Kevin Clayton (Chief Impact & Equity Officer, Cleveland Cavaliers): Diversity, Drive & Donovan Mitchell appeared first on ERC.| ERC
For companies approaching or surpassing the 50-employee mark, HR quickly becomes more complex. You’re now facing requirements like the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and more detailed compliance reporting. If you don’t have an in-house HR leader, you’re probably contemplating your next step. (Check out our article comparing internal, ... Read more The post PEO vs. Fractional HR: Which is Right for Your Growing Company? appeared first on ERC.| ERC
Is stress really the enemy at work, or is it the strength training your team needs to grow? In this episode, Dr. Lisa Damour, psychologist, bestselling author, and co-host of the Ask Lisa podcast, explains why stress is natural, why recovery matters more than trying to remove stress, and how leaders can spot problems early ... Read more The post Lisa Damour, PhD (Psychologist & Author): Defining Mental Health, Embracing Good Stress & Lessons from “Inside Out” appeared first on ERC.| ERC
Before Dave Banyard became CEO of MasterBrand, the largest residential cabinet manufacturer in North America, he spent over a decade flying F/A-18s for the U.S. Navy. When Dave joined us on our podcast, What’s Up at Work?, he shared some of the most refreshingly honest leadership lessons we’ve heard in a while. Dave’s insights apply ... Read more The post 6 Leadership Lessons from a Fighter Pilot-Turned-CEO You Haven’t Heard Before appeared first on ERC.| ERC
Competitive pay isn’t just about numbers—it helps you hire top-tier candidates faster, reduce churn-related expenses, and avoid the hidden costs of disengaged employees. In our conversation with compensation expert Susan Pyles, a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience, we discussed some practical strategies for building a solid compensation program. Defining Competitive Pay Competitive ... Read more The post Competitive Pay: How to Build a Fair Compensation Program appeared ...| ERC
Not sure if you need internal, outsourced, or fractional HR? We break down the pros, cons, and use cases of each model to help you choose.| ERC
ERC Cleveland OH helps organizations create great workplaces by offering HR resources, training for employees & managers & consulting services.| ERC
Discover employee job compensation, benefits, wages, and salary survey data for thousands of jobs in Northeast Ohio and nationally.| ERC
Nicole Doria is Senior Compensation Consultant at ERC.| ERC
Check out ERC's Blog for ERC news & updates and for recruiting & hiring tips, HR updates, employee engagement tips and much more!| ERC
ERC offers credentialed training programs that can be used to fulfill Ohio TechCred grants. Learn more about our popular offerings.| ERC
Nada Djordjevich provides performance improvement, instructional design, and facilitation solutions to organizations.| ERC
Damon has authored original training materials in the areas of leadership, coaching, team building, problem-solving, and risk management.| ERC
Chris Powers has extensive experience in training and development, keynote speaking, and more.| ERC
Check out ERC training courses. We offer custom training programs & courses to organizations at our Training Center, at your location or virtually.| ERC
In this episode of What’s Up at Work?, host Sam Clyde Schroeder sits down with Jessica Jung, President of Oswald Companies, to talk about her path to leading one of ... Read more| ERC
There’s a side of military leadership most people never see—one built on trust, delegation, and learning through failure. Dave Banyard brings those lessons straight into his position as CEO. In ... Read more| ERC
Struggling with compensation analysis? Learn when to DIY and when to hire an expert—plus tips for avoiding costly pay data mistakes.| ERC
We offer comprehensive compensation consulting services, market pricing, benefits plans, salary structure development consulting & more.| ERC
TechCred provides employers with Ohio-based employees funding for training. Employers can get up to $2k per Ohio-based employee or new hire.| ERC
This emotional intelligence training helps leaders effectively recognize and manage their emotions and the emotions of their employees.| ERC
Participants will learn strategies for delivering feedback, creating accountability throughout their team, and coaching team members.| ERC
Tom Ault is Senior Solutions Consultant & Trainer at ERC.| ERC
Ohio TechCred: How Ohio Employers Can Get Up to $180,000 for Upskilling Employees| ERC
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Jessica Jung (President, Oswald Companies): Magnetic Culture, Game-Changing Insurance & Superpowers| ERC
Sam Clyde Schroeder talks with Matt Dailey of Royal Chemical to talk about his transition from investment banker to manufacturing executive.| ERC
Kristin Warzocha, President and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank talks about building an award-winning culture in Northeast Ohio.| ERC
Learn how to make employee training actually stick. Hear from Scott Allen, PhD, on using real projects to turn learning into measurable results.| ERC
ERC is a leading provider of supervisor training & leadership development. We offer training & skill development for supervisors, mid-level managers, and leaders.| ERC
31 practical employee engagement ideas: real ideas around leadership, flexible work, and recognition for a more engageed team.| ERC
Join host Sam Clyde Schroeder as she sits down with Scott Allen, PhD—a leadership consultant, educator, keynote speaker, and podcast host.| ERC
Can you grow a business without losing what makes it great? Scaling doesn’t have to mean sacrificing culture. The key is prioritizing people, connections, and the values that got you ... Read more| ERC
How often should you review employee compensation? We give specific recommendations and considerations to stay competitive and compliant.| ERC
You know how challenging it can be to develop a compensation strategy that continuously attracts and retains the talent you need. By learning from the approaches used by top-performing organizations, ... Read more| ERC
Matt Dailey: Due Diligence, Discipline and the Magic of a Midday Stretch| ERC
Recruiting expert Blake Babcock of Staffing Solutions Enterprises talks about how to cut hiring costs and build a stronger team with proactive recruiting.| ERC
Hear CEO Josh Marx explain practical ways companies can empower employees to share ideas that can reshape your workplace.| ERC
Read why Brian Macias, CEO of Embrace Pet Insurance, questions whether remote work might be hurting your team—and learn how to build a balanced work model.| ERC
ERC’s workplace culture surveys measure employees’ perceptions about your culture, work environment, leadership, and communication.| ERC
Josh Marx shares how bringing an “employee-first” mindset has fueled major expansions, and why it’s worth investing in your people.| ERC
What skills do supervisors need to have to be successful? We researched and identified the top 10 skills for supervisors. Here's what they are...| ERC
Hire & retain talent, increase job satisfaction, improve productivity, & improve business success with professional training & development.| ERC
How engaged and committed are your employees? Employee Engagement Surveys assess their level of engagement or commitment to an organization.| ERC
Employee Engagement Initiatives that Have the Most Impact: 31 Ideas to Try| ERC
Learn the top employee engagement trends shaping workplaces in 2025. Learn practical ways to keep your teams motivated and ready for the future.| ERC
Learn how to choose the right employee engagement tool, from engagement surveys to pulse surveys to eNPS.| ERC
A simple, two-question eNPS survey can help you track employee engagement. Learn what it is and how to implement it.| ERC
Susan Pyles is Vice President, Talent Solutions at ERC.| ERC
Types of sources to use, frequency of market studies, handling employee questions about fairness, et| ERC
Learn how to effectively train individual contributors transitioning into manager or supervisory roles by addressing common challenges.| ERC
ERC compensation expert explains how a clear compensation philosophy helps attract and retain talent by aligning pay with your values.| ERC
With five—and sometimes even six—generations now working side by side, today’s workplace has become more complex than ever. From Traditionalists to Generation Z, each group brings unique perspectives, values, and ... Read more| ERC
We walk you through the August 2023 Form I-9 updates, the new requirements, and how to avoid compliance risks, fines, and penalties.| ERC
ERC is excited to launch a redesigned portal and HR Resources Hub in mid-October. Read this article for more details.| ERC
ERC compensation expert Nicole Doria, CCP provides three steps to help build a strong compensation foundation.| ERC
We’re sharing some of the most common compensation mistakes we’ve seen, along with solutions to create a more effective compensation plan.| ERC
