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People-First Leadership: What Health Crises Reveal About Your Culture

May 6, 2026 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

A health crisis has a way of exposing what a workplace is actually made of. When someone is sick, recovering, or holding their life together through a serious disruption, they need their organization to meet them there — not expect them to keep pace with it. This is where a people-first leadership approach can demonstrate […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: burnout, compassionate leadership, culture, emotional intelligence, employee benefits, employee relations, employee retention, fmla, healthcare, labor laws, managing employees, mental health, wellness, workforce planning, workplace conflict

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

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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