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All I want for Christmas is NO MORE DEADLINES! Easing the end-of-year HR burden

December 26, 2023 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

As the year comes to a close, many organizations find themselves caught in the chaos of holiday festivities, erratic schedules, and looming project deadlines. The end-of-year and holiday season can be particularly overwhelming for HR teams, who are tasked with managing a myriad of responsibilities. This includes the standard HR burden, plus the normal year-end […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: burnout, compassionate leadership, culture, employee benefits, employee relations, healthcare, managing employees, mental health, open enrollment, processing paperwork, productivity, wellness, workforce planning

Finding Balance in Leadership: Integrating Empathy and Professionalism into the Workplace

December 5, 2023 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

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 […]

Filed Under: HR Stories Tagged With: burnout, compassionate leadership, covid-19, culture, employee relations, leadership development, managing employees, mental health, professionalism

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

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