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Dear Toby: HR Advice Column - Sick Time Fiasco
Welcome to our column, Dear Toby. We take real life HR questions and give real HR advice. Have a question or topic you'd love covered in...
Destree Godwin
Apr 24, 20253 min read
The Top 5 Ways to Scale Your Business Using Fractional HR (Without Losing Your Mind)
Let’s be real—growing a business is both exhilarating and overwhelming. There’s a lot to juggle: hiring, policies, performance issues,...
Destree Godwin
Apr 23, 20253 min read
Top 5 Signs Your 'Contractor' Is Actually an Employee—and How Misclassifying Could Put Your Company at Risk
Hiring independent contractors can be a great way to bring in expertise without the overhead of a full-time employee. But what if that...
Destree Godwin
Apr 8, 20252 min read
Dear Toby: HR Advice Column - Social Media Situation
Welcome to our column, Dear Toby. We take real life HR questions and give real HR advice. Have a question or topic you'd love covered in...
Destree Godwin
Mar 24, 20252 min read
Top 6 Pitfalls to Avoid When Creating an Incentive Program
Incentive programs are meant to drive performance, boost morale, and keep employees engaged. But when they go wrong? Well, let’s just say...
Destree Godwin
Mar 21, 20253 min read
5 Things You Need to Know About Employee Engagement Surveys (That Actually Make a Difference)
Employee engagement surveys get a bad rap. Maybe it’s because people assume they’re just another HR exercise, or maybe it’s because some...
Destree Godwin
Feb 28, 20252 min read
Dear Toby : HR Advice Column - Workplace Tension
Welcome to our column, Dear Toby. We take real life HR questions and give real HR advice. Have a question or topic you'd love covered in...
Destree Godwin
Feb 20, 20252 min read
Case Study: Change Management Leadership Improves Onboarding Satisfaction
Client: National Not-for-profit Industry: Emergency and health services Employees: Over 3000 The Challenge A large...
Destree Godwin
Feb 5, 20252 min read
5 Signs Your Business Needs a Strategic Plan (and How to Start)
Running a small business is no small feat. Between juggling daily operations, managing employees, and serving customers, it’s easy to get...
Destree Godwin
Feb 3, 20253 min read
Dear Toby : HR Advice Column - Disengaged Employees
Welcome to our column, Dear Toby. We take real life HR questions and give real HR advice. Have a question or topic you'd love covered in...
Destree Godwin
Jan 27, 20253 min read
Case Study: Fractional HR Transformation
Addressing High Turnover and Underperformance Client: Small Professional Services Firm Industry: Professional Services Employees: ...
Destree Godwin
Jan 25, 20252 min read
Dear Toby : HR Advice Column
Welcome to our column, Dear Toby. We take real life HR questions and give real HR advice. Have a question or topic you'd love covered in...
Destree Godwin
Jan 25, 20252 min read
Case Study: Strategic Benefits Management Unlocks $20k+ in Annual Savings
Discover how strategic benefits management unlocked over $20k in annual savings for a small business, without compromising quality.
Destree Godwin
Jan 10, 20252 min read
Creating Positive Company Culture on a Small Budget: A Guide for Professionals
In today's fast-paced business world, fostering a positive company culture is essential for success. It not only improves employee morale...
Destree Godwin
Dec 10, 20245 min read
Small Business HR Metrics: What to Measure and How to Do It
In the realm of small business operations, Human Resources (HR) metrics are invaluable tools for assessing the health and effectiveness...
Destree Godwin
Oct 29, 20243 min read
Resistance to Change: What it Looks Like and How to Recognize it Mini-Series Part 4
This is part 4 of a 4 Part Mini-Series On Resistance to Change: What it Looks Like and How to Recognize it. Implementing change in any...
Destree Godwin
Oct 22, 20243 min read
Resistance to Change: What it Looks Like and How to Recognize it Mini-Series Part 3
This is part 3 of a 4 Part Mini-Series On Resistance to Change: What it Looks Like and How to Recognize it. Implementing change in any...
Destree Godwin
Oct 15, 20244 min read
Resistance to Change: What it Looks Like and How to Recognize it Mini-Series Part 2
This is part 2 of a 4 Part Mini-Series On Resistance to Change: What it Looks Like and How to Recognize it. Implementing change in any...
Destree Godwin
Oct 8, 20243 min read
Resistance to Change: What it Looks Like and How to Recognize it Mini-Series Part 1
This post is part 1 of a 4 Part Mini-Series On Resistance to Change: What it Looks Like and How to Recognize it. Implementing change in...
Destree Godwin
Oct 1, 20243 min read
Mastering Conflict Resolution in Business and Life
In a world where interactions are inevitable, conflicts often arise. From the boardroom to the living room, knowing how to navigate...
Destree Godwin
Sep 24, 20243 min read
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