Recognizing that women are leaving corporate work environments at record numbers, it’s important for leaders to focus on retention strategies that engage all employees and deliver what they want, not what has been done in the past. I think of the leadership book by Marshall Goldsmith, “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There”, whereContinue reading “Are Your Employees in it for the Long-Term? Retention Strategies that Withstand the Test of Time…and Value”
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2021 – Just When You Thought You Could Sleep at Night: What’s on the Legislative Docket and Business Strategies to Consider
In the wake of the U.S. Presidential Inauguration this week, it’s a good time to consider the potential legislative impacts to our businesses. Considering these impacts early in the year allows you time and resource allocation (or perhaps reallocation) to optimize the positive impacts to your business and reduce the negative ones. Whether you haveContinue reading “2021 – Just When You Thought You Could Sleep at Night: What’s on the Legislative Docket and Business Strategies to Consider”
Losing key talent…does it keep you awake at night?
Recruiting talent in this climate has its challenges, don’t lose new hires by not establishing and maintaining solid relationships. Even though the candidate may have just accepted, use the time before they start to start connecting. By reaching out to check in with them, gifting them company logo items, taking time to personalize their workspaceContinue reading “Losing key talent…does it keep you awake at night?”
2021 Challenge: Keeping Key Talent
While retaining talent has been a recurring theme for many companies across several years, it has never been more critical than now. The recent release of the “Women in the Workplace 2020” report by McKinsey and LeanIn identified that one in four women are considering downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce due to Covid-19.Continue reading “2021 Challenge: Keeping Key Talent”
Inclusion Before Diversity
With the increase in focus on equality and inclusion, many employers are struggling to ensure that their Diversity programs are meaningful and beneficial to the organization. Attracting and retaining talent in today’s climate is critical. Here are a few tips to focus your attention on areas that will exponentially raise the caliber of your programsContinue reading “Inclusion Before Diversity”
Losing key talent…does it keep you awake at night?
Recruiting talent in this climate has its challenges, don’t lose new hires by not establishing and maintaining solid relationships. Even though the candidate may have just accepted, use the time before they start to start connecting. By reaching out to check in with them, sending company logo items, taking time to personalize their workspace (regardlessContinue reading “Losing key talent…does it keep you awake at night?”
Strategy: Keeping the Value Proposition at the Forefront
When we were first asked to “Work from Home” to flatten the Covid infection curve, we were all optimistic that it would be a short-lived work impact. Now, nearly six months from that momentous occasion, most of us are still working from home and traveling much less than we did prior to Covid19. I thinkContinue reading “Strategy: Keeping the Value Proposition at the Forefront”
Inclusion and Diversity
9/11/2020 While I’ve been directly involved in Inclusion & Diversity work since the 90’s, I have to sadly acknowledge that it seems to have taken a big step backwards in recent years. Why is this? I truly believe that the challenge is in people putting differences first and inclusion is an afterthought. In the workContinue reading “Inclusion and Diversity”
How to Recruit and Retain Employees in a Time of Challenge
As we enter our second month of shelter in place in Minnesota following the order that took effect on Friday, March 27 to stay at home by Governor Walz, I am certain that we’ll get through this latest challenge in the Covid19 situation but there may be significant business casualties in the wake of it.Continue reading “How to Recruit and Retain Employees in a Time of Challenge”
Our Work World and Expectations Have Dramatically Shifted
As we approach the month milestone for the “Work from Home” order from our local governors as well as national government leaders, there is an enormous amount of appreciation for all of the insights and direct experience that we have gained in the virtual work world. While many of us may feel like remote workContinue reading “Our Work World and Expectations Have Dramatically Shifted”
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