People Talk

Learnings, information and tips & tricks for anyone to reference who are looking to level up their people & culture strategies.

Lindsay Orr Lindsay Orr

HR Strategies for September

September is a natural transition in the business world, including employees coming and going from our company and schedules shifting to meet family needs. As with any transition in life, there can be some turbulence and I want to take this time to share some tips on how to prepare for potential bumps in the road and make sure there is smooth sailing as you settle into the last few months of the year.

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Lindsay Orr Lindsay Orr

5 Common HR Mistakes (and how to avoid them)

It can be tough to know where to focus your energy, time, and money… you can't do EVERYTHING (even though we may try.)  That's why it's important to focus on the areas that bring the most value and impact to your team. Here are the top 5 mistakes businesses make and how to avoid them…

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Lindsay Orr Lindsay Orr

HR Handbooks aren’t about rules…

A well developed handbook isn't just a document. It's a reflection of your values in action. And when done right, you and your team will feel aligned with the words on the paper -- helping your people feel safer and supported.

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Lindsay Orr Lindsay Orr

How healthy is your team culture?

We talk about culture in business A LOT, but do we really know what is means?  How do we know if ours is good? How do we know how to make it better? Here’s what you should do…

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Lindsay Orr Lindsay Orr

3 Simple Ways to Document Employee Conversations

These will save you later…

When it comes to managing teams, one of the most important (but often overlooked) practices is documenting conversations or concerns. These documentation strategies are what keeps everyone accountable for positive forward movement and protects you if things go sideways.

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