Corporate jargon might sound smart—but it’s often just confusing. This post breaks down why overused phrases can hurt team communication, and what real, human-centered language to use instead.

Politics will come up at work—it’s inevitable. But with clear policies and respectful leadership, your team can stay connected, not divided. Here's how to manage tough conversations without sacrificing culture.

Not all F-words are bad—but in HR, some can be misleading. This blog unpacks common phrases like “not a good fit” and “we’re like family,” and offers healthier, more inclusive ways to lead.

Layoffs don’t have to damage your culture. This guide shows business leaders how to lead with empathy, communicate clearly, and support their teams through change.

Is your small business relying too much on policy—or too little? Discover how leaders can blend rules with results to build a thriving team

Senior HR Business Partner Shannon Curtis, is featured in a Lattice article breaking down differences between biweekly vs semimonthly pay.

A toxic workplace isn’t always about bad bosses—it can also stem from “nice” leadership that lacks boundaries, avoids conflict, or creates e

Learn how to build healthy workplace relationships and set clear boundaries in small businesses. Create a thriving, respectful team in 2025.

Our own Deanna Baumgardner was featured on Authority-Medium Magazine's blog to discuss Navigating Workplace Toxicity to Healthier Space

Get Ahead of the Holiday Hustle and Support Your Team. How to make sure you avoid burnout with your team.

Deanna Baumgardner was interviewed by ValiantCEO Magazine to ask her about her experience, failures and how to build a resilient team.

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As part of this series, Medium interviewed Deanna Baumgardner, President and Owner of Employers Advantage LLC.

Throughout my career, I have found that the best form of coaching is through examples and experiences. There is a unique way to use what...

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Featured by Market Scale, Deanna Baumgardner discussed the over-emphasized position of diversity and inclusion managers. This position...

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Quiet quitting, what is it? What can employers do to avoid it? In this article, Breezy.HR reached out to eight HR professionals to weigh...