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A Blog with Actionable HR & Leadership Tools to Help You Increase Employee Engagement and HR Compliance.


Onboarding Employees in a Virtual Era
Starting a new job during a global pandemic can add a whole new level of stress; after all, you only get one chance to make a first...

Taryn Johnson-Kline
Dec 9, 20205 min read


Why are My Employees Leaving? The Benefits of Exit Interviews conducted by a Third-Party
It is important to ask why your employees are leaving, to strengthen your employee brand, stay up to date on benefit and compensation...

Taryn Johnson-Kline
Dec 3, 20203 min read


Thinking outside your Screen to Stay Connected
I recently was working with a small group of employees onsite. We practiced 6 feet distancing while wearing our masks. We met for an...

Taryn Johnson-Kline
Nov 30, 20203 min read


Your Personal Brand & LinkedIn
Your Profile Don't forget your professional photo. Complete your education, add a comprehensive list of your past positions, and be sure...

Taryn Johnson-Kline
Nov 24, 20202 min read


Five Ways for Employees to Work Better from Home
I recall, thinking in March of 2020, working from home would be temporary – a few weeks, a month or two. Now we’re closing in on a year,...

Taryn Johnson-Kline
Nov 16, 20204 min read


What to ask in pulse surveys - Strategies for uncertain times
Ever hear of a pulse survey? A pulse survey is a short set of questions that should be focused on a single topic. Ideally, it should take...

Taryn Johnson-Kline
Oct 7, 20203 min read


Do Something! Tips on where to start your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan
We find ourselves amidst a pivotal and revolutionary time in our country’s history. Many organizations are wondering what steps are...

Taryn Johnson-Kline
Oct 1, 20203 min read


How employers are preparing for Workplace Issues Arising from External Demonstration and Rallies?
No workplace is protected from the effects of external protests on employee relations, including those regarding political candidates,...

Taryn Johnson-Kline
Jul 29, 20203 min read


Do your employees feel safe speaking up?
Individuals and organizations right now, are asking themselves how we can make our workplaces more diverse, equity and inclusion. ...

Taryn Johnson-Kline
Jul 13, 20203 min read


We're "ZOOMed" out. We're exhausted. We're uncomfortable. Is it time for Radical Candor?
“Balancing between caring personally and challenging colleagues directly during the pandemic is more important than ever, as many...

Taryn Johnson-Kline
Jun 12, 20203 min read


Are you prepared for a re-emergence of COVID-19?
With nearly two weeks under our belt in “phase one” reopening in many counties and states, one may start to feel like we are returning to...

Taryn Johnson-Kline
Jun 9, 20203 min read


How to Ace a Virtual Interview
Video interviews are becoming a routine part of recruitment, but they can be daunting, especially if you have never experienced one...

Taryn Johnson-Kline
Jun 9, 20203 min read


The Five Ways to Find a Balanced Well-Being in the Workplace
The topic of well-being is getting a lot of attention right now. Living in this new world, where practically everything is shut down,...

Taryn Johnson-Kline
Jun 9, 20202 min read


Recommended COVID-19 Websites
Recommended 5 COVID-19 Websites for Human Resources Professionals With many legislative changes occurring over the last month, here are...

Taryn Johnson-Kline
Jun 9, 20201 min read


Interviewing in a COVID-19 World
While many companies are temporarily closed, many have put hiring on hold, but for some businesses, it is business as normal. Companies...

Taryn Johnson-Kline
Jun 9, 20201 min read


Can you screen employees returning to work?
Yes. General, inquiries about an employee’s health (such as taking one’s temperature) would not be allowed, but the Equal Employment...

Taryn Johnson-Kline
Jun 9, 20202 min read


My Five Healthy Habits for Working from Home
It is easy to romanticize the concept of working from home, believe me, I did ten-months ago. Until now when many of us realize it is not...

Taryn Johnson-Kline
Jun 9, 20202 min read


Why Launch Now?
When launching my consulting firm in 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, I was experiencing a lot of professional change. I resigned from...

Taryn Johnson-Kline
Jun 9, 20202 min read
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