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Erin Fitzpatrick
Oct 28, 20232 min read
The Power of Stories in Leadership
In the world of executive leadership, the ability to convey a compelling narrative is an invaluable skill. Stories have a unique power to...
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Mike Dergis
Dec 28, 20222 min read
Getting the most out of your Talent Budget
Given all the different predictions regarding the economy , we are dealing with a lot of uncertainty. With high inflation, a potential...
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Mike Dergis
Dec 28, 20222 min read
Managing Remote Employees
We’re facing a permanent change in the workplace. Work-from-Home (at least hybrid) is here to stay, and many companies will not be...
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Mike Dergis
Dec 28, 20221 min read
Tom Borg's Business Builders Podcast
Mike Dergis recently got to sit down with Tom Borg for Tom's Business Builders Podcast. The topics ranged from why culture is an...
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Mike Dergis
Dec 28, 20221 min read
Business Builder Podcast - Recruiting Talent
Mike Dergis sat down with Tom Borg on his Business Builder podcast series to discuss what companies should be doing now to attract (and...
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Mike Dergis
Dec 28, 20222 min read
Keeping Your Talent From Leaving: Know Your Employees
Employers are facing serious challenges in keeping their talent: The lingering effects of COVID have resulted in a smaller workforce,...
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Kristi Stepp
Dec 28, 20221 min read
How Can You Help Create a Positive Culture at Your Company?
Creating a great company culture is crucial. Effective company cultures can help employee retention, recruiting, and boost productivity....
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Mike Dergis
Dec 28, 20221 min read
How Can Companies Utilize Mentorship Programs in the Back-Office Environment?
It is easy to get tunnel vision regarding your job. However, encouraging your employees to step outside of their comfort zones and...
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Mike Dergis
Dec 28, 20221 min read
The Importance of Keeping Morale High During Transitions
Universally, people want to feel valued. It can be difficult to ensure that team members feel valued during a period of change. Industry...
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Mike Dergis
Dec 28, 20221 min read
Tom Clancy Scenario - What Happens If Everyone Leaves?
A lively discussion based around every HR professional's worst-case scenario - what happens if everyone you planned to promote leaves the...
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Mike Dergis
Dec 28, 20223 min read
Succession Planning - "Bus-proofing your organization"
You buy insurance against a variety of catastrophes that can impact your business. Business Income Insurance, Workers’ Comp Insurance,...
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Kristi Stepp
Dec 28, 20222 min read
Article: High Impact Training on a Shoestring Budget
We have all read articles that show great training increases employee engagement, retention and productivity. We have seen the results of...
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Mike Dergis
Dec 28, 20221 min read
High Impact Training on a Shoestring Budget
Join Kristi Stepp and a panel of experts, together with Delaney McKinley of the Michigan Manufacturers Association as they discuss the...
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Mike Dergis
Dec 28, 20221 min read
Developing new policies and procedures for the blended on-site / remote workforce
In this video excerpt from our recent virtual event on "Leading a Blended Workforce," industry experts Kristi Stepp and Mike Dergis of...
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Mike Dergis
Dec 28, 20221 min read
Coaching Leaders to Managing Employees with Remote Technology
In this video excerpt from our recent virtual event on "Leading a Blended Workforce," industry experts Kristi Stepp of Sigred Solutions...
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Mike Dergis
Dec 28, 20221 min read
Coaching for Culture!
Our partner, Kristi Stepp, spoke with Cheryl Czach of Cheryl Czach Coaching & Consulting, LLC about coaching for culture! What is...
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Mike Dergis
Dec 28, 20221 min read
VIDEO: The importance of onboarding coaching
Onboarding coaching improves new hire success and retention. Hear more from Kristi Stepp and Cheryl Czach. Learn More Get in touch with...
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Mike Dergis
Dec 28, 20221 min read
In the News: Michigan Business Network on Sigred Solutions Engagement Survey
June 1, 2020 Jeffrey Mosher of Michigan Business Network discussed remote workforce challenges with Sigred Solutions Partner Mike Dergis....
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Mike Dergis
Dec 28, 20221 min read
In the News: dBusiness on Sigred Solutions Employee Engagement Survey
May 18, 2020 Tim Keenan and RJ King of dBusiness interview Sigred Partners Kristi Stepp and Mike Dergis on the impact of the pandemic on...
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