The rising need for financial and mental health services. By Nicole Hack Today’s employees are navigating unprecedented financial and mental health stressors. Economic pressures and societal shifts significantly affect employee well-being and productivity, and many look to their employers for solutions, creating a pivotal opportunity for organizations to enhance their … [Read more...] about Supporting Employees Under Pressure
Human Resources
When Pay Conversations Get Real, Lead with Curiosity, Not Control
Compensation discussions are a chance to ensure employees feel seen, heard, and valued. By Anne Lackey The moment your employees start comparing notes about their pay is the moment your compensation strategy truly gets tested. It happens. Whether triggered by new state laws requiring compensation ranges in job postings or through hushed conversations in break rooms, pay … [Read more...] about When Pay Conversations Get Real, Lead with Curiosity, Not Control
Boosting Workplace Morale
The power of celebrating small wins By Lisa Ryan, CSP Let’s dive into a topic that might surprise you a bit: celebrating at work. You might think, “Work is for, well, work, right?” But here’s a fun fact: throwing in a little celebration here and there can make the work we do even better. It’s like adding a sprinkle of magic to the daily grind. Why Bother … [Read more...] about Boosting Workplace Morale
18 Great Check-In Questions
A cheat sheet for leaders who care about conversations that matter By Jason Lauritsen The check-in conversation is the key to retaining and engaging employees at work. It’s also the key to building better, stronger relationships in all areas of your life. The key to a great check-in conversation is a great question that invites a conversation that matters. A great … [Read more...] about 18 Great Check-In Questions
What Does Work-Life Balance Really Mean?
By Janet Frank, Ph.D., A-CFHC, NBC-HWC, PFACBoard Certified Health and Wellness Coach Here's the truth: "Work-life balance" is a myth. If balance meant equal time for everything, we'd spend eight hours working, eight hours sleeping, and eight hours doing everything else. But that's not how life works, especially not for business owners like you. In reality, success often … [Read more...] about What Does Work-Life Balance Really Mean?