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All of our writings in one place just for you. Why? Because we like you. We really, really like you.
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Surviving the Skills Crisis
April 22, 2026 -
Fixing the Gap Between the Degree and the Job
April 16, 2026
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).
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.
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.
Women are redefining success on their own terms. They`re leaving corporate America and starting businesses, where they can determine their own career trajectory.
It`s why Kim started 8THIRTYFOUR nearly 20 years ago.
Own your own power and take what you deserve. Our first Big Deal Energy™ Workshop is on June 23. Link in bio.
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It’s happy hour with a purpose. We pour drinks and tackle the hard subjects without a filter. We dive into small business issues, Kim’s ever-growing dog pack, the dumpster fire state of the world, social issues, and why women get sh*t done.
We bring the real talk with a twist, a lime, and a shot of tequila.