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Embracing Empowered Employees: 3 ways every small business can run like a mature & functioning organization

January 20, 2023 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

Running a small business is hard work. Running a small business like a well-oiled machine? That’s even harder. Although large and mature organizations are not always run with efficiency and regard for their employees, there are many that do it very well. Small-to-midsize businesses can look to some of these better-run companies as an example […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: employee relations, employee retention, hiring employees, leadership development, managing employees

Commit to Your People and They Will Commit to You: 5 Authentic Ways to Thrive as a Leader in 2023

December 31, 2022 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

Good relationships with your employees are one of the most valuable assets that you have as a manager and will help you thrive as a leader. Strong working relationships promote company success, longevity, and can mitigate burnout. These relationships don’t happen overnight; they require maintenance and implementation of new strategies, as well as an attitude […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: employee relations, employee retention, leadership development, managing employees, workforce planning

Don’t burn your bridges with potential boomerang employees: How you handle worker resignations will always come back around

November 14, 2022 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

Does this story sound familiar? Employee: I’m giving my two weeks notice.Employer: What? How can you do this to us? We had a whole career path planned out for you!Employee: Well, nobody told me about it… I was recently told the story of a hybrid employee who was dissatisfied with the career trajectory of her […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: employee relations, employee retention, leadership development, managing employees, workforce planning

Are your employees too demanding? How to find common ground with employees who want to work remotely

October 13, 2022 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

In the past few years there has been a shift in power dynamics in the workplace. Employees have become more empowered and willing to assert themselves when it comes to matters of work-life balance and productivity. They are likely to request more feedback and take firmer stances on their work schedules, particularly when it comes […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: employee relations, employee retention, leadership development, managing employees, workforce planning, working from home

Why your people are “quiet quitting”: The massive disconnect between employees and employers in 2022

September 21, 2022 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

Employees want to feel valued and appreciated. They want to know that their work is meaningful and that they both have, and contribute value to, the company. They also want to be compensated fairly, and to have opportunities for growth and development. However, employers are often more focused on the bottom line than on their […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: employee relations, leadership development, managing employees, staffing, workforce planning

Ghosting Goes Both Ways: 5 ways to stop job candidates from ghosting

August 14, 2022 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

Does this sound familiar? Your company is hiring and you’ve posted your job opening on all the sites. Right away you receive a great resumé and cover note that check all the boxes! You immediately reach out, exchange a few messages and set up an interview. When the scheduled time arrives, you sign onto Zoom […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: employee relations, hiring employees, managing employees, staffing, workforce planning

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  • Embracing Empowered Employees: 3 ways every small business can run like a mature & functioning organization
  • Commit to Your People and They Will Commit to You: 5 Authentic Ways to Thrive as a Leader in 2023
  • Don’t burn your bridges with potential boomerang employees: How you handle worker resignations will always come back around
  • Are your employees too demanding? How to find common ground with employees who want to work remotely
  • Why your people are “quiet quitting”: The massive disconnect between employees and employers in 2022

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