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Space-Age Time Management Skills

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You would think by 2017, we’d have super-smart robots doing our work for us, like in The Jetsons or WALL-E.


5 Tips to Become More Efficient

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If your pile of projects never seems to get any smaller, you might not be channeling your efforts efficiently.


Four Tips to Stay Motivated When Working From Home

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Get yourself an office and some real clothes.


How to Put Off Procrastination

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We all do it—divert our attention to places it doesn’t need to be, like when we click through Aunt Sherry’s vacation photos instead of answer that email from Jeff in Finance. Sometimes we put entire projects in front of more important tasks, simply to avoid something difficult or unpleasant. Yes, we all procrastinate. But how […]


5 Reasons to Shop for a New Boss

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If your boss gives you encouragement, advice, recognition, and constructive feedback delivered without judgment—stay in your job forever, because you’ve found a gem! But seriously, lucky is the employee who gets along with and works well with their boss; not all bosses have such great (or even good) management skills. Things can get tough quickly […]


5 Work Habits That Can Hurt Your Reputation

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Other people’s perception of you shapes your chances for success at work. These five habits will hurt you!


So You Think You Can Quit: 5 People to Talk to First

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You’re going to quit your job, saddle up, and ride for greener pastures. Whoa, there–talk to these folks first.


How to Artfully Decline Extra Work

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Saying no at work can be empowering but scary!


How to Survive Your Bad Boss

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Who knew: A bad boss provides opportunities for you to grow!


4 Ways to Improve Your Work-Life Balance

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is it really possible to achieve that ideal balance—to have it all?


3 Tips to Help You Find the Perfect Mentor

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Your boss is not always the best choice to help steer your career.


5 Things Never to Say at Work

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It’s easy to say something emotional, defensive, or downright negative when you’re under stress.


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 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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