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Patrick Proctor

Senior Writer & Expert on Business Operations
Introduction
About Me

Patrick Proctor is a human resources and people operations expert with SHRM-SCP certification and an MBA in business management. He has spent nearly 20 years leading HR for organizations of varying sizes, some international. He advises on regulatory compliance, workforce management, aligning strategic business objectives with human capital initiatives and more.

At business.com, Proctor covers a range of HR topics, including compensation packages, stay interviews, job rotation, employment verification and more.

Proctor is passionate about helping businesses establish employee-centric workplace cultures that increase team member satisfaction while also maintaining cost efficiency and improving ROI. He also enjoys integrating distributed teams and developing the next generation of leadership. He has written about workplace issues for publications like Entrepreneur and sits on the boards of advisors for people management company ChangeEngine and UC Santa Barbara’s Professional and Continuing Education program.

Experience
Chief People Officer | Chief Human Resources Officer | VP of People at Mission Control
March 2023 - Present
Education
Marylhurst University
MBA`
Business Management
George Fox University
MA
Counseling Psychology
Patrick's Activity
The Benefits Stay Interviews Can Bring Your Company - thumbnail
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The Benefits Stay Interviews Can Bring Your Company
Learn how to conduct a stay interview, see sample questions and find out the benefits.
Updated November 08, 2023
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Understanding HR Reporting
Looking at key data points on your employees and workforce is a crucial task of any HR department. Here is how HR reporting can help.
Updated October 11, 2023
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Understanding and Utilizing Total Compensation Packages
Determining total employee compensation is critical to keeping employees happy and attracting top job candidates. Here is how to calculate it.
Updated November 06, 2023
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How to Prevent Nepotism in the Workplace
Workplace nepotism can have a destructive impact on any organization, yet it remains surprisingly common. Learn to recognize and prevent nepotism.
Updated November 26, 2024
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The Benefits of Employee Job Rotations
When done correctly, job rotation programs can add a lot of benefits to your business. Here is how to implement one.
Updated November 02, 2023
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What Is Employment Verification?
Employment verifications play an important role in the hiring process. Here is how to conduct one.
Updated November 02, 2023
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What Is a Criminal Background Check?
This guide introduces the concept of criminal background checks and why employers might use one when recruiting and hiring new employees.
Updated November 06, 2023
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Understanding How Staffing Agencies Work
Staffing agencies are a great way to find temporary workers. See if this is right for your business.
Updated July 05, 2024