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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: Current Events Tagged With: culture, employee relations, leadership development, managing employees, staffing, workforce planning

A Holiday Survival Guide

November 23, 2021 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

The holidays are a time of celebration, joy, and family. They are also a time of stress for many people who have to deal with long workdays, Christmas shopping, cooking holiday meals, attending kids’ plays and school concerts, catching the flu or other illnesses during this cold season . . . the list goes on. […]

Filed Under: Current Events Tagged With: employee relations, leadership development, managing employees

Time to bring your employees back into the office? 3 things every successful organization will consider

April 2, 2021 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

Over the past few months, many companies have been faced with the decision about whether or not to bring their employees back into the office and what that will look like at the organizational level. This decision has been weighing heavily on the minds of many leaders as they strive to decide what is best […]

Filed Under: Current Events Tagged With: compassionate leadership, coronavirus, covid-19, employee relations, employee retention

Women account for 100% of recent jobs lost: Here’s 5 ways to empower women in the workplace

February 26, 2021 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

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According to a recent study, every job lost in December of 2020 belonged to a woman. The idea that men are the breadwinners is still very prevalent in our society, but why? We are at a point in time where the greatest organizations and leaders will see this as an opportunity to be a champion for gender diversity and equality in the workplace and they will be rewarded for it.

Filed Under: Current Events Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-19, diversity, employee relations, employee retention, hiring employees, managing employees, workforce planning

4 ways to instantly become a more compassionate leader remotely or in person

January 27, 2021 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

The last year has been full of struggles and challenges for all of us both personally and in the workplace. We’ve all learned a great deal about ourselves that will help us through the pandemic — life lessons that will stick with us far beyond. For those of us in leadership roles, we’ve learned just […]

Filed Under: Current Events Tagged With: compassionate leadership, employee relations, leadership development, managing employees, productivity, workforce planning, working from home

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

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