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Finding a way forward: How to bring two sides together when they’re butting heads

September 21, 2020 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

We find ourselves living in a time when many groups have clearly established themselves on opposing sides of important issues. Our country has had enough of COVID and a variety of other social issues have become prominent in our minds and on our streets. Leaders of these groups are outspoken, resolute, and in many cases, […]

Filed Under: Current Events Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID-19, employee relations, managing employees, mediation, unemployment, working from home

Zoom meeting etiquette: 10 ways to boost employee professionalism on video calls

August 12, 2020 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

zoom meeting etiquette of your employees

In today’s work from home era, Zoom meetings have replaced in-person meetings with colleagues, coworkers, and clients. While most employees understand office etiquette, Zoom meeting etiquette has been uncharted territory for many. We’ve all been on those Zoom calls where someone was walking around doing chores or lying in bed. Every once in a while […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID-19, managing employees, professionalism, video meetings, working from home, Zoom

Getting back to work: Combating employee disengagement in the workplace

July 3, 2020 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

employee disengagement

As we start to adjust to our new normal in the workplace, there is another virus looming in many companies called “employee disengagement.” The statistics on employment are staggering. Behind each one there is a story for WHY the employee became disengaged. Many employees are returning to an office setting for the first time in […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID-19, employee relations, employee retention, managing employees, workforce planning

How to pivot in a pandemic: 3 keys to finding a new job quickly

June 5, 2020 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

finding a new job in healthcare

Nobody knows exactly what our future will look like or when our new normal will get here and unemployment rates are at levels we’ve never seen before. As a result, anxiety for job seekers is also at an all-time high. So, the question is, what’s the key to finding a new job quickly? In the […]

Filed Under: Current Events Tagged With: career development, coronavirus, COVID-19, interviewing, job search, linkedin, resume writing

How to nurse your employees back from the challenges of COVID-19

May 7, 2020 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

nursing employees back from COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult time for both employers and employees. As both an HR professional and a nurse, I know firsthand how important it is to take special considerations when supporting our employees, both now and as the economy reopens. The future is still unknown, but what we do know is that […]

Filed Under: Current Events Tagged With: benefits, coronavirus, COVID-19, staffing, wellness, working from home

How do you handle tough workforce decisions during a crisis like COVID-19?

April 3, 2020 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

Manager Considering Difficult Workforce Decisions

This has been an incredibly challenging time for business leaders. We’re all faced with ever-changing staffing needs and very difficult workforce decisions. As business slows and employees continue to be quarantined, your business is undoubtedly trying to figure out what to do next.  You’ve been hearing about other companies laying people off, cutting hours, and […]

Filed Under: Current Events Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID-19, furloughs, layoffs, staffing, unemployment

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