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Use Marketing to Improve Your Human Resources Strategy

Working Smarter

HR and Marketing aren’t as separate as you might guess.


Say “Yes, Please” to E-mail Etiquette

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If your professional e-mails contain textspeak, smiley faces, or more exclamation points than a Batman comic, check out these tips on e-mail etiquette!


The Business Ethics Minefield

HR PoliciesManagement IssuesWorking Smarter

Kaboom! That’s the sound of an employee who just snuck out of work 30 minutes early. Why the ruckus?


How to Get a Head Start in 2013

New BusinessWorking Smarter

Back to work today? How you get a jump-start on 2013.


Failure? Yes, Please!

Working Smarter

“Failure is bad, right…?” you ask. Our answer: absolutely not.


Performance Review Guide for Spell-Check Junkies

Management IssuesWorking Smarter

When it comes to writing performance reviews, you’re probably not threatening to knock the Fifty Shades books off the best-sellers lists.


End Management Frustration—Teach Self-Motivation!

Management IssuesWorking Smarter

Employees content to sit at their desks and foster the status quo? Strengthen your workforce with self-motivation!


Five Ways to Stay Motivated in 2012

Working Smarter

Starting the new year in the doldrums? Don’t get stuck–get motivated!


Improve Your Time Management in the New Year

Working Smarter

When January 1 adds an extra digit to the new year, don’t you wish it also added an extra hour to the day?


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 […]

Client Testimonials

"Kathi has been an extremely reliable, knowledgeable and indispensable resource for our growing business. Anytime we had a difficult issue or needed to refine, replace or upgrade our HR communication, Kathi provided outstanding support and feedback. She is a wonderful person and an outstanding, solution oriented communicator. I can't recommend her enough to businesses who need assistance with HR strategy and support."

"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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