Dave Rietsema
Dave Rietsema, CEO and founder, orchestrates every aspect of the company. Having started as a one-man team, Dave has navigated all the twists and turns of entrepreneurship. His journey, which began with panic attacks and uncertainty, has evolved into a story of resilience, growth, and success. Now Dave has over 20 years of HR experience!
Dave is recognized as an expert in the field of HR Management, he is both PHR and SHRM-CP certified and he regularly shares professional insights on LinkedIn. He has an MBA in HR management, demonstrating his expertise in the technical and operational aspects of HR management.
In addition to leading Matchr, Dave also contributes to HR best practices through his articles. He has written about topics like selecting the best HRIS software for businesses. He is also active on social media platforms such as Instagram.
Recently, Dave has shared insights on handling the labor shortage and promoting remote work. He believes that offering remote work can help businesses attract and retain great talent, as many jobs have been proven to be effectively done remotely.
Dave’s latest posts
The Power of Employee Appreciation
Employee appreciation plays a vital role in employee morale, productivity, and retention. While properly compensating employees is important for all of those things, showing that…
The Importance of Effective New Employee Onboarding
Effective new employee onboarding is crucial for setting up new hires for success, fostering employee engagement, and improving long-term retention. HR professionals play a key…
Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health is increasingly being recognized as a major factor in employee morale, engagement, and productivity. Employees who are stressed out or experiencing burnout may…
Independent Contractor Agreements
In today’s work environment, independent contractor agreements play a major role in defining the relationship between companies and their contracted workers. For human resource professionals,…
Discrimination in the Workplace
Workplace discrimination is an ongoing issue in the U.S. and remains a significant barrier to fair employment. Employment discrimination occurs when a person is treated…
How Employers Can Build Employee Engagement During Open Enrollment
Finding a Compatible HRIS for Your Technical Culture
Advising Leadership on Trust Can Solve Top HR Issues
How Personal Experiences Form Our Beliefs
How to Use Election Season to Teach Tolerance and Respect
Tackling Burnout to Transform the HR Role
What happens when work becomes too important? Too overwhelming? Too unmanageable? If you’ve asked these questions, you might be part of the 98% who have…
Key Functions of Human Resources
HR is typically associated with professionals interviewing candidates or conducting employee training. However, there is a lot more to this role. Over the years, it…