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Why is providing feedback so hard?
Having worked for and with various companies over the years, I can tell you that it’s extremely rare to come across a company with a...

Barbara Giesing
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Have You Discussed Video Etiquette?
I’m still surprised after a couple of years of frequent video chats, a lot of companies have yet to address something as simple as what...

Barbara Giesing
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Be a Drama Exterminator
Recently a survey was posted asking individuals to describe what they do in two words. After a moments’ thought, I responded “Drama...

Barbara Giesing
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Next Generation Optimism
I had the privilege of presenting to and working with a group of high school junior and senior students in my area this weekend. It was...

Barbara Giesing
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Happy National Napping Day!
There truly is a day for everything, isn’t there? Of course, the irony (and likely the origin) of this one is that it falls right after...

Barbara Giesing
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Happy International Women's Day!
Today we celebrate women with the theme #EmbraceEquity. One of the quotes utilized in the International Women’s Day campaign is...

Barbara Giesing
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Who are we holding accountable?
In the human resources world, there’s a lot of discussion about accountability. We often talk about holding employees accountable for...

Barbara Giesing
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Can we learn to play nice?
The other day, I was asked how I would explain my business to a five-year-old. After a few minutes of thought, I came up with this: “I...

Barbara Giesing
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Compassion for Pets & People
I looked at the calendar and noticed it was National Love Your Pet Day! It makes me laugh, because anyone observing the “holiday” likely...

Barbara Giesing
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Leading with Heart?
With Valentines Day and American Heart Month top of mind, it’s a good time to think about what this can mean to you and your employees. ...

Barbara Giesing
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Returning to "Normal"?
I’ve been reading about companies returning to “normal” and I have to chuckle to myself. What’s normal? And was it really that great?...

Barbara Giesing
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Are You Recruiting Your Staff?
In case you’ve been asleep, there are lots of discussions about labor shortages these days. I read a poll recently that noted which...

Barbara Giesing
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Dealing with Great Expectations
I’ve read in many different places about (primarily) younger generations of workers wanting to find meaning in work. I believe this is...

Barbara Giesing
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What's Your Word for the Year?
Now is the time of year where many people look to vision boards or words to describe their motivation/inspiration for the next several...

Barbara Giesing
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Are Your Two-Way Communications One-Sided?
Most of us like to think we’re open to ideas/suggestions/criticisms, but that’s not always as clear to your staff as you might think. ...

Barbara Giesing
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Required Postings: Compliance & Risk
It’s the time of year we need to be relooking at annual requirements. Various state, federal and local laws require postings, even for...

Barbara Giesing
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Are your policies outdated?
For companies starting out, policies often come into play when needed, due to specific circumstances. With established companies,...

Barbara Giesing
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What Should You Give Your Staff?
At times during the year, for holidays and special occasions, we often want to express our thanks to our employees thru giving gifts. ...

Barbara Giesing
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Have You Gifted Yourself a 2023 Plan?
As the year gets closer to its end, we automatically think about the various holidays and all the things that go along with them. But...

Barbara Giesing
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Acknowledging Year End Stressors
When winter comes along and the holidays approach, we tend to feel like we’re running on all cylinders, but often the focus is on our...

Barbara Giesing
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