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Day: June 22, 2022

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The skills crisis isn`t getting better if we don`t talk to each other.

That`s what Uncomfortable Conversations was all about - getting employers, employees, students, and educators in the same room to actually talk about all the things being said about - but not to each other.

We appreciate everyone who came out to have that conversation, and a big thank you to @lakemichigan_cu for partnering with us to make it possible.

Calculate how much turnover is costing you at the link in bio.

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The skills crisis isn't getting better if we don't talk to each other. That's what Uncomfortable Conversations was all about - getting employers, employees, students, and educators in the same room to actually talk about all the things being said about - but not to each other.We appreciate everyone who came out to have that conversation, and a big thank you to @lakemichigan_cu for partnering with us to make it possible.Calculate how much turnover is costing you at the link in bio.

When your people lack skills like critical thinking or problem-solving, everyone pays. Businesses lose time, productivity, and money every time someone doesn`t work out.

That`s why we need to address all parts of the crisis, and to remember, we`re dealing with people, not a (work)force.

See how much turnover is costing you at the link in bio.

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When your people lack skills like critical thinking or problem-solving, everyone pays. Businesses lose time, productivity, and money every time someone doesn't work out.That's why we need to address all parts of the crisis, and to remember, we're dealing with people, not a (work)force.See how much turnover is costing you at the link in bio.

Happy Birthday to our fearless leader who sails the train (if you know, you know). Your never-ending strength and compassion keeps us all going. We hope your day is filled with even more dogs than this picture, and a pomegranate margarita (that Josh made you).

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Happy Birthday to our fearless leader who sails the train (if you know, you know). Your never-ending strength and compassion keeps us all going. We hope your day is filled with even more dogs than this picture, and a pomegranate margarita (that Josh made you).

It`s not about who you know, it`s about who knows you.

Kim recently talked to the @barry.chamber.eda Administrative Professionals Luncheon about Big Deal Energy™ and what it means to own what makes you weird, because that`s what makes you memorable.

We`re hosting workshops starting in June. Trust us, they`re going to be a blast.
Register at the link in bio.

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It's not about who you know, it's about who knows you. Kim recently talked to the @barry.chamber.eda Administrative Professionals Luncheon about Big Deal Energy™ and what it means to own what makes you weird, because that's what makes you memorable.We're hosting workshops starting in June. Trust us, they're going to be a blast.Register at the link in bio.

Companies investing in skills development programs retain 58% more employees. Mentorship programs specifically increase retention by 38%. - World Economic Forum / LinkedIn Learning

The cost of doing nothing is one we can`t afford. Calculate what turnover costs you at the link in bio.

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Companies investing in skills development programs retain 58% more employees. Mentorship programs specifically increase retention by 38%. - World Economic Forum / LinkedIn LearningThe cost of doing nothing is one we can't afford. Calculate what turnover costs you at the link in bio.

Skill gaps cost more than turnover. When your team lacks critical thinking and communication, you become the default solution for every problem, pulled away from growth and strategy to handle what employees should be able to figure out on their own.

That`s exactly what Kim talked to buisiness owners about the Michigan Celebrates Small Business Summit, and "not hiring" isn`t the answer.

We created 8THIRTYFOUR Skills Survival School as the fix; it`s an integrated approach, because it has to be. Calculate what turnover is costing you at the link in bio.

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Skill gaps cost more than turnover. When your team lacks critical thinking and communication, you become the default solution for every problem, pulled away from growth and strategy to handle what employees should be able to figure out on their own.That's exactly what Kim talked to buisiness owners about the Michigan Celebrates Small Business Summit, and "not hiring" isn't the answer. We created 8THIRTYFOUR Skills Survival School as the fix; it's an integrated approach, because it has to be. Calculate what turnover is costing you at the link in bio.

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