by Mary Beth Barry Most of us have put off having a difficult conversation with an employee who has broken the rules, had poor conduct, or is not meeting performance expectations. The reasons why we do this vary. We could think the issue will go away on its own, that...

by Mary Beth Barry What would you do if you had an educator who refused to follow Church teachings? Recently a friend, who is an educator at a Catholic school, mentioned to me that she has students who request that they be addressed with pronouns contrary to their...

by Mary Beth Barry It’s that time of year when we typically plan our personal goals and it’s also a good idea to incorporate them into our professional world. Goals are a great way to set milestones, help you to prioritize what’s most important to your organization...

photo by Ian Schneider Do your job postings align with your mission?   by Mary Beth Barry   It’s difficult enough to find qualified candidates for your open positions these days. You’re competing against hundreds of other organizations who are also looking...

by Mary Beth Barry It’s that time of year where it is virtually impossible to avoid political discussions in the workplace. Employers may risk reduced productivity from workers, declining customer service and loss of worker focus. Or worse yet, they may have to...