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To Be or Not to Be Authentic at Work: Finding the Middle Ground

December 1, 2025 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

From time to time, we all find ourselves caught between two seemingly opposing perspectives: Be authentic at work or conform to the culture around you. Neither approach is entirely right or wrong — but between them lies a wide spectrum of nuanced choices and very real consequences. On one end of that spectrum, we hear […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: career development, compassionate leadership, culture, dei, diversity, emotional intelligence, employee feedback, hiring employees, interviewing, leadership development, managing employees, mental health, politics, productivity, professionalism, workplace conflict, zoom

Leading with Empathy: Why the Best Bosses Care the Most

August 4, 2025 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, great leaders are separating themselves from the pack. With hybrid work schedules, AI colleagues, increased employee stress, and cultural differences reshaping expectations, the most successful managers are those leading with empathy, humanity, and genuine interest in their people. This isn’t a soft strategy — it’s a powerful tool. Compassionate leadership […]

Filed Under: HR Stories Tagged With: career development, compassionate leadership, culture, employee feedback, employee relations, employee retention, leadership development, managing employees, personal development, politics, productivity, professional growth

AI in HR: 5 Core Duties That Still Demand a Human Touch

April 30, 2025 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

I recently attended an HR conference expecting the usual lineup of DEI panels, compliance workshops, and leadership keynotes. To my dismay, the DEI sessions had pretty much been dropped. What wasn’t dropped, however, was the use of AI in HR. I am not exaggerating when I say that almost every single session revolved around AI […]

Filed Under: Current Events Tagged With: ai, career development, compassionate leadership, dei, emotional intelligence, employee relations, labor laws, leadership development, managing employees, personal development, productivity, professional growth, workplace conflict

Time for a Strategic Goal Makeover: Continue, Do More, Start, Stop

January 15, 2025 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

Business Goal-Setting Framework: Continue, Do More, Start, Stop

It’s that time of year when New Year’s resolutions start to fade — but your business goals don’t have to follow suit. Now’s the perfect moment to reassess and refocus. And if this all feels like déjà vu, it might be time to try a fresh approach: Continue, Do More, Start, Stop. Over the past […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: career development, covid-19, fractional hr, leadership development, personal development, productivity, professional growth, professionalism, small business, workforce planning

So you failed your resolution: It’s time for a more sustainable path to self-improvement

February 1, 2024 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

As we step into February already, it’s time to check in on those New Year’s resolutions we all set. If you’re still going strong, awesome! Keep up the good work! If you failed your resolution, keep reading… For those of us who might have hit a bump or two in our pursuit of perfection, don’t […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: career development, leadership development, managing employees, professionalism, wellness

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

June 5, 2020 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

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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

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