Working Smarter
Three Ways to Increase Your Efficiency at Work
You can’t increase the number of hours in the day, but you can use these three ways to increase your efficiency during work hours.
How to Give Feedback to Your Boss
How to deliver perfect performance feedback to your imperfect boss.
Three Good Reasons to Say “No” to Your Boss
Saying “no” to your boss can be the best thing for your career–just say it for the right reasons, in the right way.
College Graduates: Polish Your Professionalism This Summer
Summer EmploymentWorking Smarter
Hey college grads–don’t spend the summer stagnating! These tips will help you get a fantastic start to your fall job.
How to Beat Boredom at Work
Employee WellnessWorking Smarter
Bored at work? You may not be able to change jobs, but making these small changes to your job can help keep you out of the doldrums.
What Networking Is REALLY About
All we hear is “network, network, network.” But do we REALLY know why we do it? Or how? Learn the best people to add to your network now.
Creative Answers to Cliché Interview Questions
Stand out in a good way at your next interview! Try these creative answers to common interview questions.
4 Reasons Why You’re Not Getting Hired
Job seekers need to work harder than ever to overcome the growing disconnect with what hiring managers want.
So You Want to Be a Manager
Our tips for building your skills to become a manager. Do you have what it takes?
How to Tame the Flood in Your Email Inbox
If the sight of that little bold number next to your inbox makes you cringe, you may be suffering from a case of flooded email inbox.
Office Health: Workspace Spring Cleaning
Don’t let clutter conceal your capabilities! Let office spring cleaning create a fresh mindset for the rest of the year.
Outsmart On-the-Job Blues
To advance beyond a job you hate, you have to excel at it. Here’s how.
YES! News
The “better” way to conduct layoffs
Layoffs are hard on everyone. Even as business leaders and HR professionals, layoffs are one of the hardest things we have to do. Regrettably, many of us remember this from the all-too-recent pandemic layoffs. Layoffs are a reality we may soon face again as the threat of recession looms. And while we may not have […]
Resolve conflict like a champ
We’re hard-pressed to say conflict resolution is a fun or glamorous part of a Human Resources or leadership role, but it’s one of the most critical parts. How you mediate conflict impacts employee morale and retention, and also shows your leadership abilities and your willingness to tackle the tough stuff. Your conflict resolution skills can […]
Stop! and hire this candidate
It’s easy to criticize potential hires and spot reasons why we shouldn’t hire them. That one is too arrogant, that one lacks technical skills, and that one knows nothing about the company. Process of elimination, right? But too often we fail to recognize the positive reasons why we should hire someone. Positive flags can be […]
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"Kathi is reliable, knowledgeable, and an excellent communicator. She has always been readily available to help us with all of our immediate needs, from handbooks to policies, and notices. We highly recommend her. A great team player."
"SPMD has been partnering with Kathi for almost 4 years. She is a fantastic partner to our design firm. Her experience, knowledge, professionalism and ability to problem solve is the perfect package to fit our business. Over the years she has helped us navigate many employee situations quickly and re-wrote our Employee Handbook. Kathi is always there in a heartbeat when a situation arises and has the answers and advice we need. We highly recommend Kathi!"
“Kathi provided Senior Human Resources leadership to Orqis Medical for over six years. Her effectiveness is immediate, her contributions substantial, and her ability to integrate into the employee base as a consultant outstanding. I highly recommend Kathi to any company looking for senior management help in the HR arena, without the ability to hire a full-time manager. This is a go-to person for any small, medium, or start-up company.”
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