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How to Terminate an Employee with Respect
I was 24 years old and working as a Human Resource Manager for a large call centre. I had only been in the role about a week when I had to perform my first employee termination. I had trained for [...]
Why You Should Ditch Your Performance Review Process
Ugggh…performance review time again! I must admit, I have been that person that developed and launched that exhausting quarterly review process in your company. You know the one with the long form that you and your Manager complete in advanced [...]
How Parenthood Made Me a Better Leader
Like many parents these days, I became a parent later in life (mid-30s). Most people wait because they want to establish a career or they just haven’t found the right partner yet. For me, I just wasn’t ready and I [...]
5 Reasons Small Companies Need a People Strategy
After a career of working with companies ranging in size from 5 people to 25,000 people there is one thing I have learned – small businesses have different needs. Ask any owner of a start up or other small business [...]
4 People Issues to Watch for During Company Growth
When you think about company growth it is usually all positive thoughts – more customers, more employees, expanded product or service, greater revenue, and hopefully more profit. The most common concerns during rapid growth are the ability to maintain distribution, [...]
8 Steps to Changing Company Culture
Everyday on Linkedin I see inspiring quotes from well know leaders and innovators. They are usually simple statements that serve as a reminder of how we tend to create unnecessary complexity in our lives. The other day I stumbled across one [...]
