In today’s workplace, it’s no secret that things are pretty stressful. Businesses are dealing with high inflation, steep costs of living, and opinions clashing across generations. Add in lingering Covid-related anxieties, the approaching holiday season, and global and political conflicts and you’ve got a perfect storm. Leaders are stuck in the middle, trying to manage […]
HR Stories
Reading the Room: The Superpower of the Emotionally Intelligent
In the evolving landscape of leadership and Human Resources, emotional intelligence (EI) has emerged as a pivotal concept. EI isn’t just about acknowledging feelings, though – it’s about understanding and harnessing emotions to build more profound connections, encourage collaboration, and foster effective leadership. At Flynn Barrett Consulting, we believe that mastering emotional intelligence is not […]
Dealing with ungrateful employees: 5 management styles we need to talk about
Managing a team of employees can be a complex and challenging task, even for the most talented and experienced managers. But dealing with ungrateful employees can add a whole new dimension to a manager’s role, and something most are not well equipped to do well. Although understanding the root causes of an employee’s bad attitude […]
This is the most important tool you have to retain your best employees
Last week, we heard a story about a soon-to-be college graduate who majored in communications but was eager to gain any kind of experience he could. He was selected for an internship at a product design company despite having no prior knowledge or experience in the field. So, what can an intern teach us about how […]
Inside the life of a Fractional CHRO: 3 ways a strategic HR consultant can help
I was recently asked by a colleague, “So, what exactly does a strategic HR consultant do?” It got me thinking… I realized that sometimes I get so caught up in the details of how I help organizations, that I tend to skip over the big picture of what I actually do. So, if you found […]
It’s the Wild West in the Workplace: Overcoming resentment among divided colleagues
Over the past year and a half, the workplace has changed dramatically. Now, with some employees working from home, some in the office, and some in a hybrid capacity, it’s hard to know who is doing what, where they are, how they’re doing, and how to engage with everyone effectively. The workplace has become like […]
