You may have heard, it’s Autism Awareness Month. Some call it Autism Acceptance Month. There are a lot of stereotypes around what Autism means. (Hint… it’s not just little boys obsessed with trains, who have meltdowns and can’t look you in the eye.) A good way to learn more about Autism is from… Autistic people. […]
With so many payroll and benefit providers offering “free HR support included!” in their services, why would a small business pay for the support of a HR Consultant? Good question! Here are my thoughts… Those HR benefits the payroll and benefit companies offer ARE valuable. I’m always happy when my clients have these resources, and […]
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June is Pride Month, and it’s a great time to consider what you are doing to foster a sense of belonging for all employees. Every organization is unique and it’s up to leaders to decide how to incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), in a way that honors your unique workplace. But what if you […]
Oh how we all want to be done with COVID-19 already! Employers need to remember that while we have come a long way… that nasty COVID-19… and not all… but some… of the workplace obligations are still with us. Darn! But don’t despair! Find yourself a good checklist instead! I recommend that my clients use […]
Do you have a culture of appreciation? This week I’ve been starting off my client meetings with a question. “Who in your life are you appreciating right now?” I’ve loved hearing the answers. I’ve also asked how they think their company is at showing appreciation. Seems like the consensus is… there’s room for improvement! Why […]
Do you want your employees to be more engaged at work? To take more ownership and do their jobs to the best of their abilities? Of course you do! Here is a simple way to help support your employees to be the best they can be. Just remember two words, Employee Touchpoints. A touchpoint is […]
I’m always looking for ways to help employees to be successful, and employers to get the work output they need, and to do it in a kind and respectful way. I think this article checks both boxes. If you are looking for a fresh approach to employee discipline, this SHRM article is well worth a […]
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How your company chooses to address the vaccination choice, has a lot to do with your company culture. This article has some good examples of different strategies. There is no right or wrong. It’s just a matter of knowing what is right for your unique company culture. Yes, there is a lot around Covid-19 safety […]
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A highly sensitive person (HSP) is a term for those who are thought to have an increased or deeper central nervous system sensitivity to physical, emotional, or social stimuli. According to Dr. Elaine Aron, clinical research psychologist and author of the national bestseller, The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You, people with […]
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Kindness At Work In this series I will be looking at how to infuse more kindness into the workplace. Last month the question was, “How can I bring more kindness into the workplace?” We started big picture, and I shared The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation as a resource for thinking about the kindness […]
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Autism Acceptance Month
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Jennifer KrugYou may have heard, it’s Autism Awareness Month. Some call it Autism Acceptance Month. There are a lot of stereotypes around what Autism means. (Hint… it’s not just little boys obsessed with trains, who have meltdowns and can’t look you in the eye.) A good way to learn more about Autism is from… Autistic people. […]
Why Hire a HR Consultant?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Jennifer KrugWith so many payroll and benefit providers offering “free HR support included!” in their services, why would a small business pay for the support of a HR Consultant? Good question! Here are my thoughts… Those HR benefits the payroll and benefit companies offer ARE valuable. I’m always happy when my clients have these resources, and […]
Pride Month
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Jennifer KrugJune is Pride Month, and it’s a great time to consider what you are doing to foster a sense of belonging for all employees. Every organization is unique and it’s up to leaders to decide how to incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), in a way that honors your unique workplace. But what if you […]
Changing COVID-19 Workplace Requirements
/0 Comments/in COVID-19 /by Jennifer KrugOh how we all want to be done with COVID-19 already! Employers need to remember that while we have come a long way… that nasty COVID-19… and not all… but some… of the workplace obligations are still with us. Darn! But don’t despair! Find yourself a good checklist instead! I recommend that my clients use […]
Employee Appreciation
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Jennifer KrugDo you have a culture of appreciation? This week I’ve been starting off my client meetings with a question. “Who in your life are you appreciating right now?” I’ve loved hearing the answers. I’ve also asked how they think their company is at showing appreciation. Seems like the consensus is… there’s room for improvement! Why […]
A Simple Approach to Employee Engagement
/0 Comments/in Employee Relations /by Jennifer KrugDo you want your employees to be more engaged at work? To take more ownership and do their jobs to the best of their abilities? Of course you do! Here is a simple way to help support your employees to be the best they can be. Just remember two words, Employee Touchpoints. A touchpoint is […]
A Kinder Approach to Employee Discipline
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Jennifer KrugI’m always looking for ways to help employees to be successful, and employers to get the work output they need, and to do it in a kind and respectful way. I think this article checks both boxes. If you are looking for a fresh approach to employee discipline, this SHRM article is well worth a […]
Align Covid-19 policies with your company culture
/0 Comments/in COVID-19 /by Jennifer KrugHow your company chooses to address the vaccination choice, has a lot to do with your company culture. This article has some good examples of different strategies. There is no right or wrong. It’s just a matter of knowing what is right for your unique company culture. Yes, there is a lot around Covid-19 safety […]
Understanding HSP’s in the Workplace
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Jennifer KrugA highly sensitive person (HSP) is a term for those who are thought to have an increased or deeper central nervous system sensitivity to physical, emotional, or social stimuli. According to Dr. Elaine Aron, clinical research psychologist and author of the national bestseller, The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You, people with […]
Self-Care as a Leadership Competency
/0 Comments/in Kindness at Work /by Jennifer KrugKindness At Work In this series I will be looking at how to infuse more kindness into the workplace. Last month the question was, “How can I bring more kindness into the workplace?” We started big picture, and I shared The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation as a resource for thinking about the kindness […]