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Life-Work Fit: Because Life Deserves the Front Seat
For too long, we’ve been stuck thinking about “work-life balance” as if work is the driver and life is just along for the ride. But what if we flipped...
Pay Decisions Matter: Manage Risk and Optimize Talent
When it comes to employee pay, decisions may feel like a high-stakes game of chess. It’s not just about what’s on the paycheck—it’s about strategy,...
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...