Many of my clients have made, or are facing, the tough decision to downsize. My clients’ experience reflects the current state of the labor market. Forbes reports that layoffs are up 46% from August and … Read More
Tips for Managing Remote Teams
A year and a half into the Coronavirus pandemic, many organizations are still experiencing a state of constant change and transition that we expected to last only a couple of months. Organizations are evolving their … Read More
A Holiday Reading List: Reflections for Leaders
In a year where many things came to a halt, I wonder how I haven’t made a bigger dent in my reading list. Book recommendations continue to be added as I hear snippets that spark … Read More
In Case You Need to Hear It … Thank you!
In a year marked by difficulty and crisis, we enter this season of thanks with a deeper understanding of what matters most and a heightened appreciation for the power of connection. Across industries and geographies, the message from employees in survey after survey has been clear: leaders and organizations have stepped up. Your teams see it and are expressing thanks for how they have been supported.
Newmeasures, LLC Nationally Certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
Newmeasures, LLC is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). The certification validates that the business is 51% owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women – or, in the case of Newmeasures, is 100%, fully owned and operated by women!
We Need People Leaders to Support Employee Well-Being
It’s no secret that managers play a critical role in fostering employee engagement, team morale, and well-being. Often easier said than done even in normal modes of operation, supporting employees in the current state of … Read More
How Do You Lead in Times of Chaos?
One of my core values as a leader is authenticity. I have always tried to be transparent and open with my team, no matter the circumstances. I’m finding this particularly challenging during the COVID-19 crisis, … Read More
Missing the Water Cooler? 10 Creative Ideas for Virtual Team Connection
The last few weeks have been about figuring out the changing landscape of work, as COVID-19 has required many employees to shift from being onsite to working remotely. And while there may still be logistics … Read More
Phases of Crisis – Employee Experience Matters!
What a whirlwind the past several weeks have been. As an HR leader, you may feel flooded by articles about Covid-19 and strategies for responding to the coronavirus. You also may feel like you can’t … Read More
Can the coronavirus connect us?
As COVID-19 continues to spread there is a palatable sense of uncertainty, disbelief and anxiety. As an external consultant, it has been fascinating for me to connect with clients across many diverse industries and discuss … Read More