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How High-Performing Companies Create Clarity and Accountability
This article helps readers to know how high-performing teams create clarity and accountability.
Leslie Speas
3 days ago3 min read


Why Your Managers Avoid Accountability
Discover why your managers avoid accountability and how to address this.
Leslie Speas
3 days ago3 min read


When Growing Companies Need HR (7 Warning Signs)
This article provides guidance around when growing companies need HR support.
Leslie Speas
3 days ago3 min read


The Real Cost of Losing a Great Employee (And Signs They May Be Leaving)
When a top performer leaves, most companies focus on the cost of replacing them.
But the real damage usually shows up somewhere else — in morale, workload, client relationships, and team momentum.
In this article, I break down the real cost of losing great employees and some of the early signs someone may be getting ready to walk out the door.
Leslie Speas
6 days ago3 min read


😀Clarity Is Kinder Than Niceness
This post shares the distinction between being kind and being nice. And that clarity is the kind approach.
Leslie Speas
Feb 242 min read


🤝Belonging Isn't Squishy, It's Strategic
Business leaders sometimes roll their eyes at the word belonging . I get it. It sounds soft, emotional, and hard to measure. When employees do not feel like they belong, they disengage. They protect themselves, stop raising ideas, and stop going the extra mile. And eventually, they leave. Research consistently shows that employees who feel a strong sense of belonging are 50% less likely to leave. Highly engaged teams also greatly outperform peers in productivity and profitabi
Leslie Speas
Feb 193 min read


🌱 If They Can't Grow, They'll Go
Today’s workforce is very clear about one thing: They want to grow. Whether that means building new skills, earning more responsibility, moving into leadership, or simply getting better at what they do. People want to feel like their time in your organization is an investment in their future. This is where the Growth & Career Development category of the Employee Experience Blueprint comes in. 🧭What Growth & Career Development Means in the Employee Experience Growth isn’t o
Leslie Speas
Feb 123 min read


How to Set Clear Expectations (Without Being a Jerk)
Setting clear expectation is foundational to a sound performance management process. Learn how here!
Leslie Speas
Jan 301 min read


🏚️Renovating Performance Management🏚️
This post is about performance management, why and how it is broken, and how to fix it.
Leslie Speas
Jan 223 min read


Accountability: The Missing Piece of the Employee Experience
Performance and accountability are critical elements to a positive employee experience.
Leslie Speas
Jan 152 min read


✨ Clarity: The Hidden Engine of Employee Experience
This post shares why clarity and alignment are so important as part of the employee experience.
Leslie Speas
Jan 83 min read


Stop Posting Your Values-And Start Using Them
Core values should be one of the most powerful tools a company has. They’re the beliefs and behaviors that guide how you hire, lead, make decisions, and hold people accountable. In a healthy culture, values act as a compass, shaping everything from strategy to everyday interactions. But here’s the honest truth: Most organizations either don’t have core values… or they aren’t using them. As an HR Consultant, I often walk into companies where the values are framed on a wall, bu
Leslie Speas
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Stop the January Turnover Spike: Act Now!
Every year, like clockwork, January becomes new job season . People reflect over the holidays… reevaluate their careers… and decide whether they want to stay or make a fresh start. Even though the job market has shifted, you STILL want to keep your best talent and ensure that they are engaged and productive. And here’s the part most leaders don’t realize: 👉 Employees don’t decide to leave in January. They decide in November and December — and act in January. The good news is
Leslie Speas
Nov 14, 20252 min read


Spill the BEANs: A Better Way to Give Constructive Feedback
Giving constructive feedback can be tricky. Even when your intentions are good, the conversation can quickly go sideways. That’s why it helps to have a plan. A structure. Something that keeps the discussion focused on solutions rather than emotions. One of my favorite tools for this is the BEAN Model . It’s simple, practical, and helps you prepare for a successful feedback conversation The BEAN Model for Constructive Feedback Here’s how it works: B – Describe the Behavior Be
Leslie Speas
Nov 7, 20252 min read


The Power of a Simple Thank You
It may be cliché, but I always think of November as the season of gratitude. This week, I’m focusing on how gratitude isn’t just a nice-to-have sentiment but a key ingredient in boosting employee retention and engagement. William James said, “ The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated. ” I believe this to be true. People won’t stay with your organization or bring their best if they don’t feel valued and appreciated. The Reality According to Quan
Leslie Speas
Oct 30, 20253 min read


Quiet Cracking: The Silent Threat to Retention
We’ve had Quiet Quitting and Quiet Firing —but now there’s a new “quiet” trend making waves in the workplace: Quiet Cracking . So, what’s the deal with all this quiet stuff? The Rise of the “Quiet” Trends Quiet Quitting - It started with Quiet Quitting in the COVID era, when employees disengage and do just enough to get by. Not because they’re lazy, but because they feel overworked, underpaid, or disconnected from purpose. Quiet Firing - Then came Quiet Firing , when leade
Leslie Speas
Oct 23, 20253 min read


🧟♀️Are Your Performance Reviews SCARY? Discover a better way!
Are your performance reviews scary? Are you HAUNTED by the ghost of past performance reviews? Performance reviews are one of the most dreaded activities in any organization. For many people, the annual performance review ranks right up there with going to the dentist — uncomfortable, stressful, and something you put off as long as possible. Apologies to all the dentists out there! It's about time to embark on 'performance review season' in many organizations. Can I get a col
Leslie Speas
Oct 14, 20253 min read


Why Stay Interviews Could Be Your Secret Weapon for Retention
Retaining and engaging talent continues to be a top pain point for most organizations. One of the best ways to address it is by listening...
Leslie Speas
Oct 3, 20252 min read


The Top 6 HR Hot Messes (and How to Extinguish Them) 🔥💩
Business is simple… until people get involved. Then suddenly you’re not just running a business—you’re dealing with drama, cleaning up...
Leslie Speas
Oct 1, 20252 min read


STOP with the Bad Hires: Get the Right People on the Bus
Have you ever made a bad hire? If so, you know it can drain time, energy, and morale from your team. And it's also quite expensive!...
Leslie Speas
Sep 23, 20252 min read
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