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Why Good Employees Quit: 10 Detrimental Behaviors of Bad Bosses

February 25, 2026 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

Why Good Employees Quit

There are lots of reasons why good employees quit. Pretty high on the list: a horrible boss. We’re not talking about the caricature from movies—we mean the real managers and executives who do subtle but unbearable things on a regular basis. The ones who don’t see themselves clearly and have no idea the effect they […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: burnout, compassionate leadership, culture, emotional intelligence, employee feedback, employee relations, employee retention, inclusivity, leadership development, managing employees, mental health, personal development, professional growth, professionalism, staffing, workplace conflict

Gratitude in Leadership: Building Culture When Resolutions Start to Fail

January 8, 2026 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

About a week into every new year, an all-too-familiar custom starts to unfold. The buzz around New Year’s resolutions begins to fade. According to one study, 43% of people don’t believe their resolutions will last beyond January. For individuals, some well-intentioned (and often unrealistic) habits begin to slip. For organizations, company goals may still be […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: compassionate leadership, culture, employee feedback, employee relations, inclusivity, leadership development, managing employees, personal development, productivity, professional growth

The HR Holiday Guide: 10 Keys to a Joyful Workplace Culture

November 3, 2025 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

With Halloween decorations barely boxed up, somehow it’s already time to talk about the holidays again. Thanksgiving is around the corner, and soon offices everywhere will be buzzing with talk of PTO, year-end deadlines, and holiday plans. For HR teams and company leaders, this season opens up a unique opportunity to show appreciation, reinforce culture, […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: bonuses, compassionate leadership, culture, dei, diversity, employee feedback, holiday parties, inclusivity, managing employees, professional growth

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