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Unlimited PTO is Bullsh*t: Why so many companies get it so wrong

September 7, 2023 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

Unlimited PTO may sound like a dream come true for many employees. Who wouldn’t like the freedom to take as much time off as they need, whenever they want? It has been a continuously growing trend for companies to offer Unlimited Paid Time Off, in an effort to attract top talent. To be a leader […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: employee benefits, employee relations, employee retention, managing employees, staffing, talent acquisition, workforce planning

This is the most important tool you have to retain your best employees

May 11, 2023 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

Last week, we heard a story about a soon-to-be college graduate who majored in communications but was eager to gain any kind of experience he could. He was selected for an internship at a product design company despite having no prior knowledge or experience in the field. So, what can an intern teach us about how […]

Filed Under: HR Stories Tagged With: employee feedback, employee relations, employee retention, leadership development, staffing

Employees are not expendable resources: Maybe we should treat them like humans

March 23, 2023 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

As we move towards a workforce that’s becoming more and more automated, it’s important to remember that employees should be viewed as more than just replaceable cogs in the wheel of your business. Employees are real people with families, hobbies, and lives beyond the company where they work. Perhaps we need to reevaluate our values […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: employee relations, employee retention, leadership development, managing employees, staffing, workforce planning

Why your people are “quiet quitting”: The massive disconnect between employees and employers in 2022

September 21, 2022 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

Employees want to feel valued and appreciated. They want to know that their work is meaningful and that they both have, and contribute value to, the company. They also want to be compensated fairly, and to have opportunities for growth and development. However, employers are often more focused on the bottom line than on their […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: employee relations, leadership development, managing employees, staffing, workforce planning

Ghosting Goes Both Ways: 5 ways to stop job candidates from ghosting

August 14, 2022 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

Does this sound familiar? Your company is hiring and you’ve posted your job opening on all the sites. Right away you receive a great resumé and cover note that check all the boxes! You immediately reach out, exchange a few messages and set up an interview. When the scheduled time arrives, you sign onto Zoom […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: employee relations, hiring employees, managing employees, staffing, workforce planning

When Tragedy Strikes: How to triage and address the needs of your employees

June 12, 2022 by Kerry Flynn Barrett

When tragedy strikes, it can be difficult to know how to help our employees. As leaders, many of us feel like we want to do something, but we’re not sure what to do and how to fit it into the workplace setting. In order to be able to support our employees during times of tragedy, […]

Filed Under: HR Strategies Tagged With: employee relations, employee retention, leadership development, managing employees, staffing, workforce planning

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