There’s no doubt leadership can feel lonely at times. In this Business Talk Library episode with Terrell A Turner, CPA, we talk about how business ownership and leadership can feel lonely at times, but that with peer support and professional development tools, leading is also one of the biggest ever personal growth opportunities.

Who is responsible for setting boundaries at work? As we continue into this world of working remotely and hybrid work (working remotely some of the time + working from the office some of the time), boundaries are more important than ever. Read this for who is responsible for setting boundaries and how to set boundaries to increase employee retention.

Were you in a leadership position back in 2008? If so, you likely remember what it was like during the "great recession." And, you may also remember how challenging it was to recruit and retain quality employees after the economy started to improve. We are facing similar circumstances now as we emerge from the pandemic. Don’t lose your employees to the upcoming “turnover tsunami.” Prevent employee turnover through these 5 HR strategies.

Have you become the accidental HR Manager for your business? So many business owners become the accidental HR Manager when they’d rather be focusing on the work they love doing. Check out this video for 5 HR tips to solve common HR issues that arise for small businesses. Plus stay tuned for Free HR Resources at the end of the video.

Do any of these leadership mistakes sound familiar to you? They do to me! Delivering difficult performance feedback is a skill. And like any skill it takes time to develop. It also takes ongoing training and practice. As a leader, I've made all 3 of these mistakes when delivering difficult performance feedback to an employee. What was the cost? Broken trust with my employee and increased risk to my company.

Do you struggle with giving your employees difficult performance feedback? Are you uncertain of what to do or say when an employee has a performance issue? You are not alone! This interactive (not boring) leadership webinar will give you the roadmap and tools you need to feel more confident and effective during difficult employee performance discussions.

Are you looking for ways to build more employee engagement and connection while working from home? Check out this blog post for one effective way to start building a less lonely and more productive remote workplace culture.

Year-end is always a popular time for the government to release federal compliance updates and new laws that impact employers. December 2020 was no exception. In fact, with COVID and upcoming Presidential transition, the amount of changes to employment law that employers are facing seems unprecedented. Do you need a quick list of the most important recent HR Compliance updates? Look no further!

Making sure a Nonprofit's mission and values are at the forefront of the employee experience, not just the client experience, is critical to a Nonprofit's overall success in carrying out their mission. Check out this episode of the Nonprofit Radio Show to learn best practices for investing in Nonprofit HR.

If you are anything like me, you tend to gloss over your accomplishments and move right into “goal setting mode” every new year.Before you move into "goal setting mode" for 2021, consider these small, but impactful ways to celebrate your accomplishments and to recognize the accomplishments of your employees:

Are you a busy leader who is responsible for doing ALL THE THINGS? Between leading employees, providing client services, and managing the day-to-day, you might be worried something has fallen off your "must-do" list Check out this Year-End HR Checklist that includes payroll, benefits, and HR tasks to be sure to complete with your year-end wrap-up.

Are you having trouble coming up with holiday gift ideas for your employees? Check out this employee holiday gift guide from Skye HR Consulting, LLC.

Are you new to recruiting and leading remote teams? Are you looking for best practices on how to recruit and retain the best remote employees? Watch this video for leadership best practices from recruitment and HR experts, Raine Lunke and Skye Mercer.

As if staying on top of leading your team during a Presidential Election and global pandemic were not enough, there have also been several updates to federal legal requirements and guidance over the past several weeks. Here are the recent legal updates that are most important from an HR perspective.

Stressful times call for emotional support. If you are a leader who is feeling stressed-out, and need emotional support right now, here are a couple of ideas that will take no more than 1 hour at a time.

In this video, Nonprofit Educator Nancy Bacon sits down with HR Consultant Skye Mercer to answer some of the HR questions that leaders are facing.

Virtual performance feedback discussions can still be productive with your remote employees. Read this for 5 best practices for giving performance feedback to your remote employees.

Free 2-Day Masterclass on How to Successfully Find a Job During COVID. Watch this for real-life actionable job search tips, including the #1 thing you need to find your next job, how to find a job on the “hidden job market,” networking strategies, resume tips, leveraging LinkedIn, and how important it is to keep the search fun.

Let’s face it. Handbooks are very important, but they are also often very boring to read. But how do you cover this important information in your handbook, and also make the handbook a document that employees actually want to read? In this article from the Society for HR Management (SHRM), I discuss ideas to make your handbook stand out to your employees, including adding non-traditional design elements to your handbook that engage and inspire the employee-reader.

Watch this video to learn more about: 1) How allowing staff to control their own schedules can reduce burnout and boost productivity, 2) Leveraging technology for connection and collaboration, 3) Shifting from measuring performance based on attendance to measuring performance based on outcomes, 4) Using “Virtual Co-Working” to keep employees connected and engaged.