Back-to-school season is an important time for company leadership and managers to be aware of the challenges faced by their employees who are also parents.
“He doesn’t work well with others.” “He has issues dealing with bad news.” “He is a star performer, but he is lacking executive presence.” These
Proof points? Check. Funding? Nailed it. Development? Underway. Team members led? Errr…maybe??? Before you dive too far into the startup or scaling vortex, consider the
Being promoted to lead a team of former peers is an exciting career milestone that can come with some pitfalls. It can be awkward to
Mikaela Kiner kicked off the discussion of the July Seattle HR Collective Meetup on “Managing Remote Teams” by asking the audience how many attendees worked
Years ago, from an outsider’s standpoint, James Pratt appeared to have it all with a successful career, a wife and children. He feels very lucky
In my experience as an individual contributor, manager, executive and founder I have found very few people who excel at asking for, giving, and receiving
Usually you just know when you’re ready to leave a job, but not always. Sometimes it’s more obvious to those around you, including friends, family
It’s commonly believed that the human resource department and finance departments struggle to speak the same language and function together. HR may be more focused
I’ve been thinking again about my favorite section of Flawless Consulting, recognizing common types of client resistance. We all have clients, whether internal or external,
Don’t Let Good Core Values Go Bad While most companies today set core values, they can unfortunately be a double-edged sword. At their best values
From the Law Office of Kira M. Rubel on non-compete agreements: Governor Inslee just signed a bill which seriously curtails employee non-compete agreements. This
Everyone wants a good relationship with their manager, but no one wants to feel like the teacher’s pet. Throughout your career, you’ll work for many
We have all heard more than a few times the importance of salary negotiations. Especially for people who typically get paid less in the workplace
Professional women and their male advocates are constantly looking for ways to increase gender equality and speak out against sexism at work. There’s finally a
Are you a startup founder or executive who’s been put in charge of HR / People Operations? If so, it’s probably your first time overseeing
Culture is what makes your business unique and is the character and personality of your organization. A positive culture impacts satisfaction and happiness in the
Four years after leaving corporate HR to become an entrepreneur, people still ask how I made the transition – professional women, in particular. Some are
I’ve been known as a perpetual over-scheduler for much of my professional life. I’m not sharing this to gain your sympathy, or to impress you.
Like many founders, I’m a strong believer in hiring external consultants when they bring expertise you’re lacking, or a much needed extra pair of hands
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