It is a fact that deadly active-shooter incidents have become almost commonplace in the United States. Therefore, when an incident occurred in a nearby office building it seemed like ‘business as usual’ to the people around. Thankfully no one on the client’s team was hurt, but this close call left many individuals traumatized and will […]
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Toxic Corporate Culture: Solving HR’s Most Dangerous Crisis
A few weeks ago, I stepped into a new client’s office for the first time—badge in hand, excited for a new challenge. As I navigated the maze of cubicles, I overheard a lively conversation about “who’s not pulling their weight.” As I squeezed through a small group of workers clogging the hallway, I heard whispers […]
Leading with Compassion: The Key to Building a Loyal Team
Every so often, something happens in your career that you instantly know will stay with you forever. As someone who coaches leading with compassion as a core principle, you experience one of those rare experiences that doesn’t just mark your professional identity; it validates who you are and quietly reveals the kind of leader you’ve become. One […]
It’s HR Hell Month: 6 Ways to Survive the Holiday Season with Your Sanity Intact
If you’re in human resources, you already know… December is HR Hell Month! A plethora of hard deadlines like payroll reconciliation, helping employees understand Open Enrollment, ensuring FSA funds and remaining benefits are used up, performance reviews, and processing year-end bonuses are all annual requirements on your list. Tack on a variety of arbitrary deadlines […]
Fauxductivity: Recognizing the difference between business and busyness
Picture Seinfeld’s George Costanza working in his office at Yankee Stadium. He’s surrounded by papers, simultaneously taking notes and talking on the phone, yet somehow managing to accomplish nothing of substance. If there were an award for the art of looking busy without actually getting anything done, George would win. He’s not only master of […]
5 years as a Fractional CHRO: 5 lessons we’ve learned about the mental health of employees
June marks an exciting milestone for Flynn Barrett Consulting as we celebrate five amazing years of providing strategic HR consulting services. Before we get there, however, we wanted to call attention to Mental Health Awareness Month during May. We have long been advocates for raising awareness about emotional and psychological well-being, and we feel a […]
