Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat, worrying about something that’s happening in your business? I think we could all agree that the worry is eased when you know you have the right team. But how do you get the right team, and then how do you keep them? In this episode, you will meet Leslie Jones and get introduced to a tool that almost guarantees, when you do it, a stickier culture.
From Intern to Long-Term Talent – an Interview with Meghan Hovee
Mar 5, 2024 | HR Services, Leadership, News, Podcast, Recruiting
At Turning The Corner, we hear from so many leaders that they can’t find good people to fill their jobs, whether it’s from turnover or growth. One of the things we do is recruiting and as a recruiter in certain fields, we do find that it is hard to find good people. But what if we turn the tables and get a little bit creative and recruit differently? Today’s guest, Meghan Hoovy, has done just that!
Teaching People To Have a Job
Feb 27, 2024 | Find a Job, Leadership, News, Podcast
In my opinion, it’s time to stop complaining about the younger generation and get real about our responsibilities as leaders. At one time in our lives, we were the new people in the workplace. We were the ones who needed to be taught how to have a job and be productive members of an organization.
Pioneering Physical and Emotional Safety In The Workplace – an Interview with Yasmine Mustafa
Feb 20, 2024 | Leadership, News, Podcast
Anyone who starts a company with an idea is going to have a different journey than someone who becomes a CEO through a recruiting effort or because they grew up inside the organization and they got promoted into the role. Our guest today had an amazing idea and turned it into an incredible company.
Fair Pay, Happy Team: Crafting Effective Compensation Plans – with Kendra Prospero
Feb 13, 2024 | Customer Stories, Podcast
By showing employees the money love and recognizing their hard work, businesses can create a culture where people feel appreciated, loyal, and ready to take on the mission ahead.
Retaining Your Team Through the Generations – an Interview with Karen Norheim
Feb 6, 2024 | Customer Stories, Podcast
Too many leaders just accept high turnover as a normal part of doing business. At Turning the Corner, we will argue until we’re exhausted that this is unacceptable. All turnover is expensive, and we need to eliminate it as owners and as business leaders. Our guest on this episode has every reason to have a high turnover rate, as she’s in a tough industry. Yet she maintains a less than 5% employee turnover and has even grown her staff by 25% over the last year.
Onboarding for Long-Term Success – with Kendra Prospero
Feb 2, 2024 | Customer Stories, Podcast
if you have ever struggled with employee turnover and underperforming team members like most leaders do at some point in their careers, you may want to skip the standardized orientation program. There is a better way to ensure employee retention and job performance!
Leading Through Chaos – An Interview with Yi Yang
Jan 25, 2024 | Customer Stories, Podcast
Leading a company and trying to build an amazing culture in the midst of challenges? It can often seem like an impossible task. And guess what advice some of us get when things get tough? “Just crank up the productivity, forget about how your team’s doing.” Seriously? Turns out, that kind of one-track thinking just leads to disengaged and burnt-out folks on your team. And trust me, that’s a recipe for disaster – less work getting done and people jumping ship left and right.
Why Employees Are Unionizing
Jan 16, 2024 | Customer Stories, Podcast
You may have noticed in the media lately that there is a lot of unionization, as well as threats to unionize and even regulation that is being forced upon businesses. Starbucks and Amazon are two companies in the headlines recently for employee unionization in response to what they perceive as unfair working conditions.
Improving Performance Through Positive Culture – an Interview with Anthony Lambatos
Jan 9, 2024 | HR Services, Leadership, Podcast
As a Founder or CEO, you are likely familiar with the challenges of struggling with team performance and company culture. You’re not alone! It is often suggested that implementing more rules and policies will improve team performance, but did you know this approach can actually lead to disengagement and a lack of motivation among team members?
Return to Work – How To Create The Flexibility Great Employees Want
Jan 3, 2024 | HR Services, Leadership, Podcast
Return to Work is a hot topic right now, and it’s shaking things up big time in the work world! If you’re demanding that your employees return back to the office, and you’re not giving your employees some wiggle room and flexibility, you might notice some grumbling and a lack of excitement from your team.
Steering Your Team Towards Success an Interview with Richard Bryan
Dec 27, 2023 | HR Services, Leadership, Podcast
Faced with insurmountable odds, Richard Bryan’s journey offers a surprising twist that transformed a struggling business into a thriving success story. His resilience and strategic vision recovering from a $3.5 million loss, provide profound insights for business leaders navigating similar trials. Discover the unexpected turn of events that led to a remarkable turnaround, and unlock the key strategies for overcoming organizational challenges in your own business. Are you ready to learn how humility, transparency, and strategic vision can pave the way for transformative change?