When is the last time you dealt with burnout?  What about your team?  I’m hearing more and more about people dealing with stress that is leading to burnout.  I don’t know if it is a consequence of the pandemic, economic uncertainty, financial pressures, the housing market, or some combination thereof, but it is real.  I recently saw this article in HBR and really liked the two-minute checkup.  It’s quick and easy and accurate.  You can use it multiple times throughout the year and your team will benefit from this tool.  Give it a try and let me know your results.
How are you at delivering difficult conversations to your team? It’s never easy, but sometimes we make it much worse than it has to be. This month’s second article gives some great examples of what not to do. If you watch the TV show Succession, you’ll definitely recognize some of these tactics. Don’t be like the Roy family!

Were you aware that “more than 25 million people quit their jobs in the second half of 2021?”
As we all struggle with the labor shortage, focusing on the staff we have needs to be a top priority. I’ve included one article this month that has some great ideas on how to retain talent. Making it a more engaged environment will make a huge difference.

Are you struggling with staffing challenges right now? Who isn’t! Do you know what your staff is looking for in this new age of employment? I’ve included a terrific article that looks at what your team members might be looking for, and it goes beyond just flexibility.