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Healthcare worker burnout: How to help the heroes on our frontlines

November 17, 2020 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

Burnout is a real challenge for employers in all settings, but especially for employers and employees in the healthcare setting during a pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about new challenges for medical employees, increasing the likelihood of healthcare worker burnout.  Burnout can manifest in different ways, from irritability to lack of interest and compassion […]

Filed Under: Current Events Tagged With: burnout, coronavirus, COVID-19, employee relations, employee retention, healthcare, leadership development, managing employees

Burnout in the workplace: The harsh reality and what employers can do to help

October 29, 2020 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

To many, the idea of employee burnout is a myth. It’s merely an excuse for those who can’t live up to the expectations of others. But in 2020, burnout in the workplace has become very real. It’s quickly become an idea that managers fear while employees power through, ignoring the tell-tale signs. Officially, burnout is […]

Filed Under: Current Events Tagged With: burnout, coronavirus, COVID-19, employee relations, employee retention, leadership development, working from home

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

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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  • The Leadership Resolution: Counting down the top 10 ways to become a better leader in 2021
  • Healthcare worker burnout: How to help the heroes on our frontlines
  • Burnout in the workplace: The harsh reality and what employers can do to help
  • Finding a way forward: How to bring two sides together when they’re butting heads
  • Zoom meeting etiquette: 10 ways to boost employee professionalism on video calls

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