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5 years as a Fractional CHRO: 5 lessons we’ve learned about the mental health of employees

May 21, 2024 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

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 […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: burnout, chro, compassionate leadership, diversity, fractional hr, mental health, productivity, wellness, 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

The power of human resources coaching: 3 culture changing phrases we use everyday

July 23, 2023 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

As organizations grow and evolve, so too do the roles and responsibilities of human resources professionals. To navigate the ever-changing landscape of legal and regulatory requirements, along with the demands of a changing workforce, many companies are turning to fractional HR consultants as a cost-effective solution. Coaching from an experienced HR professional can help a […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: culture, leadership development, managing employees, productivity, workforce planning

Embracing Empowered Employees: 3 ways every small business can run like a mature & functioning organization

January 20, 2023 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

Running a small business is hard work. Running a small business like a well-oiled machine? That’s even harder. Although large and mature organizations are not always run with efficiency and regard for their employees, there are many that do it very well. Small-to-midsize businesses can look to some of these better-run companies as an example […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: employee relations, employee retention, hiring employees, leadership development, managing employees, productivity

Are your employees too demanding? How to find common ground with employees who want to work remotely

October 13, 2022 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

In the past few years there has been a shift in power dynamics in the workplace. Employees have become more empowered and willing to assert themselves when it comes to matters of work-life balance and productivity. They are likely to request more feedback and take firmer stances on their work schedules, particularly when it comes […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: employee relations, employee retention, leadership development, managing employees, productivity, 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

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