Harnessing the Power of the Gig Economy: How Skilled Freelancers Can Boost Your Business Growth
The gig economy has made it easier than ever for skilled professionals to lease their talents out rather than settle in for forty years at one company. The freelancer gets the freedom of not being tied down to any single desk for too long, but what’s in it for the employer? In a world where […]
Unlocking the Power of DEI: Building Better Programs for Business and People
Diversity and inclusion programs have moved into the mainstream. According to the global management consulting firm McKinsey & Co., some $8 billion is spent annually on diversity training in the U.S., and positions dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have quadrupled in the past five years. Unfortunately, these[...]
6 Simple Ways to Encourage Employee Wellness: Key Strategies and Benefits
Your employees are your main key to success. Healthy, happy employees are much more productive and can help your business thrive in competitive markets. That’s why employee wellness initiatives are so important. Companies that value wellness have lower rates of absenteeism, too. This is particularly important if you work i[...]
Training and Managing Recent Graduates: Strategies for Maximizing Class of 2023’s Success in the Workforce
This summer, millions of college graduates will enter the workforce. Like every class, the Class of 2023 will bring unique skills and face unique challenges in their early careers. To maximize the benefit of new grads to business and support their career development, employers should implement the best practices for training and[...]
Entrepreneur of 2023 Finalist — Jennifer Henderson
For Jennifer Henderson, starting TiLT in 2017 was personal. “I spent 15 years in corporate America, always working for Fortune 500 companies in an operational role,” says Henderson, 42. “In the early years of my professional career, I also went through seven years of in vitro fertilization with my husband, trying to get pr[...]
Managing Summer PTO — 4 Easy Tips
For employees, summer is an opportunity to use their hard-earned paid time off (PTO). Employers can support employees in taking PTO, but they also need to keep in mind the impact on business. When too many team members are out at once, that can hinder collaboration and decrease productivity. Fortunately, with proper planning, ma[...]
Batten Down the Hatches: Fine Tune Your Small Business Plan for Any Economic Environment
In recognition of the more than 33 million small businesses in the U.S., we are sharing helpful best practices to fine-tune your small business plan to weather economic shifts. Responsibly manage your business debt Interest rate changes have significant impacts on business lending. To effectively manage your debt, consider the[...]
What is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO)? — Understanding the Benefits of Co-Employment
Imagine an employee who receives their very first paycheck from their employer. Everything is to be expected, except one small discrepancy. To their confusion, the business listed on the check is not the name of their employer. What is the explanation? For the 15% of small businesses with 10 to 99 employees, the answer may [&hel[...]
Fractional Executives: A Growing Trend in Colorado
Fractional services are a growing trend around the country. In fact, this expert fractional services trend has grown from $1.5 billion in 2020 to $2 billion this year, attracting thousands of new participants. I founded Vannin Chief of Staff in Denver, Co., a team of consultants, who support the Chief of Staff/Chief Operating Of[...]
You’ve Heard of ‘Quiet Quitting,’ but What About ‘Quiet Leadership?’
HR leaders may be aware of quiet quitting, but there’s one cause of quiet quitting that’s going unrecognized: quiet leadership. Among other factors, quiet leadership can cause employees to disengage and quiet quit. Unlike active managers who follow and support the day-to-day activities of their team, quiet leaders ha[...]
Navigating the New Era of Employee Engagement — Everything You Need to Know
Employee engagement is always important to keep a business running smoothly and successfully. In the time of The Great Resignation and “quiet quitting,” leaders must get creative. More attention must be paid to employee needs from pay to overall quality of life. READ: 6 Ways to Find New Employees During the “Great Resignat[...]
Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace: 5 Benefits of Hiring Neurodiverse Talent
Employment and the labor market are weird right now, right? Statistics demonstrate that only 62% of the labor force is participating. In Colorado, there are two jobs for every person looking for a job. Yet, companies everywhere are reporting a labor shortage and a lack of qualified applicants. In the skilled trades, only two ind[...]