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Mastering the Employee Retention Game: Keeping Your Team Happy
In today's ever-evolving work environment, retaining your team members can sometimes feel like trying to keep a bunch of energetic puppies in line. But...
Pay Equity: A Lesson in Advocating for Fair Compensation
We often hear about pay equity issues in the workplace, but it's a different story when you find yourself in the midst of one. A few years ago, I was...
Drive Work Goals at Mid-Year
It’s already August! I don’t know about you, but this year is absolutely flying by. It seems like yesterday I was sitting down with my team to...
Good Leaders Exhibit These Competencies
Last week my client mentioned a study by the Workforce Institute at UKG that found managers have a greater influence on employee mental health than...
Manage High Performers by Building Strengths
I went axe throwing for the first time recently. It was a great experience and I learned all about how to throw an axe. There are two ways to throw the...
Your Career Path: Lattice vs. Ladder
I'm sure you've read the same articles I have that show employees want continual development and growth opportunities. It's a trend that has only grown...
Work Motivation: A View from Each Generation
As a Gen Xer, it’s been interesting to me to watch the Boomers and the Millennials, the generations on either side of me. For the most part,...
Recruiting: If You Communicate, They Will Come
When you recruit someone, you are creating an impression – of yourself and the organization you represent. Whether or not this person is hired, an...
Spring Cleaning for your HR Closet!
It doesn’t happen often, but when I get motivated to clean and organize, watch out! Last weekend I was inspired to clean out the linen closet. You...
Help Wanted! Interview Questions for Seasonal Workers
Because seasonal employees are only with us for a short time, it can be tempting to short-cut the interview process. And while it may make sense to...