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Your Next Meeting Could Be Original

By BMeier | Attract & Retain Talent | 0 comment | 24 May, 2022 | 0

If you’re company has staff meetings, you know all too well how quickly these regular meetings can become boring, unproductive, and a real drag on employee morale. The good news is that with a little creativity, you can transform your typical meetings into original, exciting events that deliver real results for your business. Here’s someRead more

How to Answer That First Interview Question: “Tell Me About Yourself”

By BMeier | Attract & Retain Talent | 0 comment | 23 May, 2022 | 0

The common interview question, “Tell me about yourself” feels like it should be easy to answer. You’re the expert on yourself, after all. But all too often, this question, though intended to be a conversation starter, feels ultra stressful and can even paralyze job seekers. Don’t worry. If you know that “Tell me about yourself”Read more

4 Ways to Lead With Compassion

By BMeier | Attract & Retain Talent | 0 comment | 17 May, 2022 | 0

How do you genuinely inspire and motivate your team? In the age of “the Great Resignation,” good leadership stands out. Managers and business owners who think that they’re charismatic and influential leaders may need to take a moment to reflect on their effectiveness. Leading with compassion may be the key to connecting with employees onRead more

Leaders Adapt; Managers Rely On Experience

By BMeier | Attract & Retain Talent | 0 comment | 10 May, 2022 | 0

Leaders are innovative and show their strength during times of chaos or difficulty. They think outside the box and seek creative solutions for unusual circumstances. On the other hand, managers tend to follow tried-and-true approaches to challenges and rely on their past experience to solve problems. Leaders offer innovative decision-making, while managers may be resistantRead more

Mayo Clinic Health System – Expert Care.Every Day.For Life.

By BMeier | Members | 0 comment | 7 May, 2022 | 0

As part of a system of sites in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa, Mayo Clinic Health System in Owatonna serves the community through routine, preventive and specialized care services, wellness support and community engagement. Our collaboration with Mayo Clinic connects you with the most trusted, specialty care in the U.S. We bring the most recognized medicalRead more

Which business stage are you in?

By BMeier | Champion A Strong Economy | 0 comment | 3 May, 2022 | 0

Every business goes through similar stages, no matter which industry it operates in. Knowing what stage your company is in can help guide you in focusing your efforts on the right activities for your current situation. Here’s an overview of the primary stages of any business. Stage 1: Development This stage actually takes place beforeRead more

Where to find your next key employee

By BMeier | Attract & Retain Talent | 0 comment | 26 April, 2022 | 0

If your business were a car, your key employees would be the engine. These are your superstars, the heavy hitters who apply their talents and skill sets in their positions and generate massive results every time. As most managers already know, however, the reason why key employees are so in-demand is precisely because they don’tRead more

Interview Your Employees So They Stay

By BMeier | Attract & Retain Talent | 0 comment | 19 April, 2022 | 1

The Great Resignation is spurring a rash of hiring bonuses, better perks, and aggressive recruitment. You’ve probably heard of or are engaging in focused talent retention – but have you tried the “stay interview?” The opposite of an exit interview, a stay interview is a semi-formal conversation with your top talent about why they stayRead more

What Happened to Supporting Businesses Impacted by Covid Shutdowns?

By BMeier | Champion A Strong Economy | 0 comment | 15 April, 2022 | 0

When Covid was at its height, and businesses were being shut down by state government there was a promise to make them whole.  Government grant programs popped up to support business-grants that were competitive and had to be applied for. The promise was that those who most needed the support would receive it.  Local peopleRead more

Do This Before The Great Resignation Becomes The Great Revolt

By BMeier | Attract & Retain Talent | 0 comment | 12 April, 2022 | 1

Walk down the street outside your business and you’ll probably see at least one “Help Wanted” sign – and you likely have one of your own up, too. The Great Resignation is turning into the Great Revolt, as workers are leaving jobs in droves – or organizing, striking, and otherwise rebelling due to poor workplaceRead more

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