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Your Employee Needs a Leave of Absence - How Do You Respond?


Let’s face it—when an employee comes to you asking for a leave of absence, it’s not usually because they’ve won the lottery and are off to a private...

Amy's 8 Tips for More Effective Meetings


So, I just sat through a meeting about—wait for it—how to have better meetings. Yup that’s right, the irony was thick, and coffee was thin. But instead...

Exit Interview Questions that Actually Matter


Exit interviews might seem like a formality—after all, the employee is already on their way out. So why should you bother listening? The truth is, a...

From City Streets to Rural Roots: Why I Love Working at Co-ops


As someone who grew up in the city, working with agricultural cooperatives was never part of my career plan. Honestly, I didn’t even know what a co-op...

Politics in the Office - Where's the Line?


Earlier this month, I joined the throngs of people at the Minnesota State Fair. While munching on mini donuts, I noticed a crowd gathering near the...

5 Signs of a Horrible Boss (and How to Fix It)


As the saying goes, employees join organizations - and leave managers. Bad managers have a significant negative impact on employee engagement and...

Leave Management: Effective Communication Matters


Navigating the tricky waters of communication as part of leave management requires a balance of empathy, clarity, and planning. Unfortunately, it may...

Gaining Perspective: The Art of Zooming Out


Melanie, a longtime friend of mine, grapples with generalized anxiety disorder, and through years of effort, she's learned to identify triggers and...

Navigating Pay Equity: Bridging the Gap in Your Cooperative


In the swirling vortex of workplace dynamics, few issues stir the pot quite like who gets what slice of the financial pie. Afterall, it’s not just...

The Art of Role Clarity: Less Confusion = More Productivity


In the bustling arena of modern workplaces, there exists a dance as intricate as the Tango, as demanding as a Tetris marathon, and often as confusing...

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