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February 13, 2019

Books We Love: Radical Candor

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Five years ago, I was invited to join Borshoff’s ownership group. While I had managed teams and been a “boss” before this point, becoming an owner caused a major shift in my responsibility. Each year I was less involved in “doing the work” and more involved in leading the teams that do the work. As I struggled to focus more on people, one of the best books I could have read was Radical Candor by Kim Scott. Scott taught me what good feedback looks like and how to deliver it effectively. But the real gift is that she taught me what being a boss is really all about.

November 16, 2018

Is Your Employee Handbook Helping (Or Hurting) Your Retention Rate?

3 minute read

It’s hard to recover from a bad first impression. Online daters know this. Job applicants do, too. So why don’t employers?

October 10, 2018

Shared Purpose + Faith In Others = Crushed Goals

3 minute read

I was heading to Portland, OR for Hood to Coast, a 199-mile relay race, when I realized I was flying across the country to do two things that exhaust me – run and meet new people. In addition to running, I was joining 11 strangers for two days, spending many sweaty hours together in a van.

June 26, 2018

Mandatory Training Doesn’t Have to Be Awful. Boost Retention With These Tips.

3 minute read

We’re spending more on training than ever before.

June 19, 2018

Why You Should Arm All Employees with Marketing Messages and Sales Strategies

2 minute read

Aligning a company’s sales strategy across departments is no longer just a good idea, it’s imperative to driving sustainable revenue. It’s crucial to ensure everyone in your organization is working together to create the best customer experience. Removing any disconnect and creating a sense of purpose also creates accountability and improved collaboration.

May 1, 2018

Inclusive Recruiting Will Bring More Women To Your IT Workforce

3 minute read

Historically, women have been an underutilized part of the work force, especially in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). As more women consider fields such as information technology (IT), methods of recruiting and hiring should be examined and modified to make sure they’re effective for a more diverse population.

April 24, 2018

IT Is Not The First Line Of Defense. Employees Are.

3 minute read

Gas. Electricity. Nuclear power. Water. When these vital plants and networks are damaged by storms and natural disasters, lives are disrupted, even lost. Utility companies work hard to maintain their equipment to reduce the amount of impact, but these acts of God aren’t preventable.

April 10, 2018

Why Strong Internal Messaging Is Key To Your HAI Prevention Plan

2 minute read

Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) affect one in 25 patients according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. HAI prevention is one of the most effective ways health care facility managers can improve patient outcomes and decrease costs.

April 3, 2018

Is Your Diversity and Inclusion Program Age-Appropriate?

3 minute read

Aging is an uncomfortable topic that people have struggled to discuss since ancient times. That same discomfort exists in organizational diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, too, and failing to face it head-on may result in age discrimination complaints. While many CEOs experience success with overall D&I programs, a PwC study found only 8 percent of CEOs target age-related D&I in their policies.

March 27, 2018

A Diverse Workforce Demands An Inclusive Workplace Culture

3 minute read

Diversity is incredibly important to a company’s workforce. Not only does it ensure that workforces reflect the populations they draw from, but it also helps drive innovation and supports revenue growth.

Books We Love: Radical Candor

Is Your Employee Handbook Helping (Or Hurting) Your Retention Rate?

Shared Purpose + Faith In Others = Crushed Goals

Mandatory Training Doesn’t Have to Be Awful. Boost Retention With These Tips.

Why You Should Arm All Employees with Marketing Messages and Sales Strategies

Inclusive Recruiting Will Bring More Women To Your IT Workforce

IT Is Not The First Line Of Defense. Employees Are.

Why Strong Internal Messaging Is Key To Your HAI Prevention Plan

Is Your Diversity and Inclusion Program Age-Appropriate?

A Diverse Workforce Demands An Inclusive Workplace Culture

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