Honest Feedback = Better Teams
Let’s be frank: performance conversations can be tough. Many managers dread delivering critical feedback, fearing confrontation or demotivating their team members. However, avoiding honest feedback does a disservice to everyone.…
HR Priorities in 2025: Navigating a Shifting Landscape
As 2025 continues to unfold, the changes keep on coming, and the world of HR is no exception. That said, several key priorities are emerging that will shape the HR…
Employee Development: 3 Strategic Areas of Focus
Nicol Durant is an organizational development professional with a deep commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. Throughout her career, Nicol has excelled in leadership roles including Senior Strategic Planning…
Servant Leadership
There are more than a few schools of thought regarding how to lead an organization. One appealing methodology does stand out among them: Servant leadership. This management philosophy prioritizes empowering…
Unlocking Potential: The Benefits of Engaging an HR Consultant
The benefits of working with a consultant, especially in the area of human resources, are many. With over 10 years of experience Cisso Bean & Dutch is ready and capable…
Quality Onboarding: 4 Tips for Success
Companies spend a lot of time and effort attracting talent. Unfortunately, they often neglect the employee onboarding experience. This single misstep can be a factor contributing to high turnover rates…
The Indispensable Employee Handbook
An employee handbook is considered one of the most important, if not, the most important document for human resources and businesses alike. The reason why every company doesn’t have one,…
Prepare For Launch
The only thing that stays the same is change, and that’s especially true in the working world. As companies grow, adapt, and adjust, their employees must do the same. As…
Meeting Hiring Challenges in Today’s Market
We see every day from hiring signs and online job listings that companies across the U.S. are hiring, yet the challenge to fill these positions often seem insurmountable. According to…
An Exceptional Boss is a Gift
Boss’s Day is celebrated each year on October 16th. In recognition of current and aspiring great bosses everywhere, we thought it appropriate to repost (with even more updates) our blog…