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In my work as an HR and business management coach, I get to be the person employees open up to when they’re not sure how to approach their boss directly. And let me tell you—your team has some heartfelt, insightful things they wish they could say out loud. The good news? They’ve been honest with me, and I’m here to pass that honesty along to you.

This isn’t about complaints or finger-pointing. It’s about creating stronger connections and better communication between you and your team. Because when employees feel seen, heard, and supported—they do their best work.

So, what do they really want you to know? Let’s dive in.

As a small business leader with big goals, you’re always looking for ways to support your team, enhance business performance, and create a workplace where employees thrive. In 2025, one of the most effective ways to achieve all of this…

As a manager or small business owner, you know the struggle of finding and hiring the right employees. The recruiting process is time-consuming, expensive, and can be overwhelming. But hiring the right people—who bring the right mix of skills, experience,…

Working remotely is not a new phenomenon. Some people have been working from home for decades, and some businesses have a long history of relying on distributed teams, collaborating around the globe. But the pandemic forced employers to adapt quickly,…

With so many changes and challenges in the world and the workplace over the past couple of years, we’ve all been through a lot. From a pandemic to political unrest to The Great Resignation and a looming recession, disruption and…

A culture of accountability is one in which leaders and employees at all levels of an organization demonstrate ownership of their work and operate in a way that prioritizes achieving company objectives with integrity. Team members self-manage, conduct themselves productively, and stay motivated and committed to achieving results. 

Recruiting is never an easy task, and it can be especially challenging for small business leaders. When vying for qualified candidates, you may find yourself not only short on time but also competing against bigger companies with attractive compensation packages,…

Employees play an essential part in the success of any small business. While leadership guides the way, they depend on the skills of individual contributors to carry out their vision. Attracting skilled talent to meet business needs is a top…

In the workplace, relationships matter. Whether you need help accomplishing a task, guidance from a mentor to further your career, or support from a co-worker to overcome a challenge, having people in your corner makes a difference—in your success and…

Small business success is driven by goal setting and action planning. If you want to move your company forward, you need to set targets, take aim, and chart a course to propel the business in the right direction on the…

As the pandemic’s shadow wanes and recovery continues, the workplace has not returned to business as usual, and it doesn’t look like the “normal” we knew pre-pandemic will be returning any time soon, if ever. Vaccines, better medical treatments, and…

Whenever you hire a new employee, you need them to hit the ground running as soon as possible. But successful onboarding has never been an easy process, and with remote work becoming the norm, virtual onboarding poses an even greater…

As a small business owner, your employees are your greatest resource. Just like you can’t have a business without customers, your business can’t thrive without a team to serve those customers, directly or indirectly. With the labor shortages accompanying ongoing…

As small business owners work to recover and rebuild in the wake of the Covid pandemic, many are encountering yet another obstacle: difficulty filling open positions. According to the June 2021 monthly jobs report by the National Federation of Independent…

Perhaps you’ve heard the old adage before: The only thing constant is change. This ancient wisdom applies to all things in life, including business. As small business leaders, we’re reminded of it daily. Although we sometimes long for ‘business as…

Finding and hiring the right people to join your team is imperative to your organization’s success. No matter the size and depth of the talent pool, attracting, identifying, and securing the ideal candidates for your job openings can be a…

“Business as usual” has changed in 2020, hasn’t it?! For many organizations, “business as usual” means that more employees than ever are working from home. Some organizations have assigned employees to work from home indefinitely while others are already back in…

When you learn how to effectively coach an employee, you know what to do and what to say to bring out the best in them. Coaching skills enable you to inspire even those you perceive as “problem” employees to give you their best work. 

Running a small business makes achieving a healthy work/life balance challenging under any circumstances. From keeping your customers and employees happy to keeping the lights on, work responsibilities often creep into personal time. With so many balls to juggle at…

As we continue to weather challenges presented by the pandemic, businesses are struggling to find new ways to operate. In addition to navigating ongoing health threats and overall uncertainty, most people are also dealing with mounting responsibilities and greater anxiety…