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Adjusting to the new workplace. . . again: 10 ways to help employees find their work-life balance

September 16, 2021 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

Over the past year and a half, many employees have had the benefit of working remotely. Their families have gotten used to them being at home and having them around. Children have gotten used to their parents being home for meals and to help with homework. Spouses have adjusted to having another set of hands […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-19, employee relations, fmla, leadership development, managing employees, workforce planning, working from home

Shaming the unvaccinated: A surefire way to crush engagement and stifle productivity

June 15, 2021 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

With the development of new COVID-19 vaccines, many people felt hopeful for the first time since the pandemic began last year. However, with this newfound hope and positive outlook comes a new workplace challenge: how to react and respond when not everyone in the office chooses to get vaccinated. Deciding which internal rules or which […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-19, employee relations, managing employees, productivity

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

The Leadership Resolution: Counting down the top 10 ways to become a better leader in 2021

December 29, 2020 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

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As we head into 2021, many of us are ready to say adiós to 2020 with renewed hope and promise for the new year. This has certainly been one of the strangest times most of us have ever lived through, and we’ve all faced challenges and turmoil few of us ever expected to face. As […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-19, employee relations, employee retention, leadership development, managing employees, 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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