In this episode, Kerri Roberts, 20+ year HR Pro, tackles the topic of low employee morale including how it happens, strategies to make a positive impact, and specifically what a supervisor or manager can do to improve the employee experience. Tune in to hear: Why employee morale is crucial for the success of small to mid-sized businesses How a lack of recognition, growth opportunities, communication and balance contribute to low employee morale What role supervisors play in boosting morale and practical tips on what they can do to make a difference in the lives of their team members Resources mentioned: Looking for a new daily vitamin? Get GEM: go to dailygem.co and use code GEM-A-KERRIROBERTS for money off your first order. Supercharge your recruiting operations: https://www.producifyx.com/ and tell them Kerri sent you. Books referenced [in Kerri’s Amazon store]: The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace by Gary Chapman and Paul White https://amzn.to/44RZWse Join our weekly newsletter: HR and Operations insights for business professionals: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/contact Women looking to expand professionally and personally: https://www.saltandlightforwomen.com/contact Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightadvisors https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightforwomen https://www.instagram.com/dontwastethechaos 

In this episode, Kerri Roberts, 20+ year HR Pro, is joined by Rebecca Knipp, Founder + CEO of Optimized CFO + Controller Services. They tackle the topics of business financials, the difference between budgeting or business planning, what small business owners need to know when it comes to their money, and much more. Tune in to hear: Common financial pitfalls for small businesses and how to avoid them Effective cash flow management tactics Risks of relying too heavily on external funding or debt financing Resources mentioned: Wanting to connect with Rebecca and her team at Optimized CFO + Controller Services? Visit https://www.optimizedcfo.com/ and be sure and tell them Kerri sent you. Looking for a new daily vitamin? Get GEM: go to dailygem.co and use code GEM-A-KERRIROBERTS for money off your first order. Gearing up for employee performance reviews? Grab our free five-point rating scale: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/five-point-rating-scale  Join our weekly newsletter: HR and Operations insights for business professionals: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/contact Women looking to expand professionally and personally: https://www.saltandlightforwomen.com/contact Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightadvisors https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightforwomen https://www.instagram.com/dontwastethechaos 

In this episode, Kerri Roberts, 20+ year HR Pro, discusses the impact and factors contributing to ineffective leadership. And, for many businesses, ineffective leadership remains one of the top challenges they face. From communication breakdowns to lack of vision, the repercussions of poor leadership can be costly and far-reaching. Kerri also explores why ineffective leadership is a prevalent issue and offers practical strategies for business owners to address it today. Tune in to hear: Why building strong, effective leaders within an organization is crucial for creating a positive and productive work environment where employees thrive and organizations succeed Strategies for addressing ineffective leadership, including how to invest in leadership development, leading by example, clarifying roles and expectations, promoting collaboration and empowerment, and communicating effectively. How ineffective leadership can have significant consequences, including decreased employee morale, stagnant growth and innovation, poor decision-making, and communication breakdowns Resources mentioned: Get candid, confidential reference checks on your potential new hires - reach out to [email protected] for more information and a price quote. Supercharge your recruiting operations: https://www.producifyx.com/ and tell them Kerri sent you Books referenced [in Kerri’s Amazon store]: The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey https://amzn.to/3vFqLT8 Overcoming The Dark Side of Leadership by Gary McIntosh https://amzn.to/3yfwkc8 Join our weekly newsletter: HR and Operations insights for business professionals: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/contact Women looking to expand professionally and personally: https://www.saltandlightforwomen.com/contact Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightadvisors https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightforwomen https://www.instagram.com/dontwastethechaos 

In this episode, Kerri Roberts, 20+ year HR Pro, the challenges faced by HR and payroll departments and how modern software solutions address these challenges. She is joined by Josh Robinson, President and second-generation owner of CheckmateHCM, which is an HR/Payroll Tech company focused on user experience and personalized customer service. Tune in to hear: Why you should consider adding HR/payroll tech if you have even 1 employee How streamlining HR and payroll processes through technology can save time and improve efficiency How visualizations like cost comparisons and overtime cost reports help customers make data driven decisions in their business Resources mentioned: Get candid, confidential reference checks on your potential new hires - reach out to [email protected] for more information and a price quote. Connect with Josh at his team at CheckmateHCM at https://www.checkmatepayroll.com/ and be sure to tell them Kerri sent you! Join our weekly newsletter: • HR and operations insights for business professionals: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/contact• Women looking to expand professionally and personally: https://www.saltandlightforwomen.com/contact Connect on IG:https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightadvisors https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightforwomenhttps://www.instagram.com/dontwastethechaos 

In this episode, Kerri Roberts, 20+ year HR Pro, discusses the topics of negative self-talk and how to combat it. She also addresses how an employer can help support an individual struggling with negative self-talk. Lastly, she dives in to how to determine if your workplace is unhealthy for you and how to handle it.   Tune in to hear: 3 things an organization can do to ensure they have a healthy work culture and environment 5 areas to assess your current workplace to determine if it's healthy or toxic And 5 signs it's time to move on from your current company   Resources mentioned:   Starting an email list? If not, you should! Need a great tool to get you started with beautiful emails that is super simple to use? Check out Flodesk. Right now, they are giving our listeners 50% off their first year which is an amazing deal! To learn more, visit their website at https://flodesk.com/c/KERRIR or use the code KERRIR at checkout.   Gearing up for employee performance reviews? Grab our free five-point rating scale: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/five-point-rating-scale   Join our weekly newsletter: • HR and operations insights for business professionals: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/contact• Women looking to expand professionally and personally: https://www.saltandlightforwomen.com/contact Connect on IG:https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightadvisors https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightforwomenhttps://www.instagram.com/dontwastethechaos 

Miscommunication between employees and managers is a pervasive issue in workplaces. Don't let that be you and your team. Listen in for practical tools you can use to improve in this area today. Tune in to hear: Where miscommunication can stem from What the impact can be And how to improve in this area of your business Resources mentioned: Working on employee performance reviews? Grab your free five point rating scale: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/five-point-rating-scale Get candid, confidential reference checks on your potential new hires - reach out to [email protected] for more info. Join our weekly newsletter: • HR and operations insights for business professionals: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/contact• Women looking to expand professionally and personally: https://www.saltandlightforwomen.com/contact Connect on IG:https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightadvisors https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightforwomenhttps://www.instagram.com/dontwastethechaos 

In this episode, Kerri, a 20+ year HR Pro is joined by Terry Roberts, a top ranked sales producer in the mortgage industry. The two discuss the topics of sales and empathy. Tune in to hear: The different sales tracks an individual can take, including why you would choose to be full commission or base plus variable compensation How to 'bet on yourself' by choosing a sales path where you generate your own business and why that's more lucrative Why empathy is hard to access and why it matters How intentionality in interactions can lead to more sales, greater client satisfaction and long term partnerships If you’d like to connect with Terry, you can find him at mortgagetipdaily.com/ or on social media @mortgagetipdaily Resources mentioned: Try Magicmind, the productivity elixir Kerri swears by: https://magicmind.com/kerriroberts Looking for a new daily vitamin? Get GEM: go to dailygem.co and use code GEM-A-KERRIROBERTS  Join our weekly newsletter: • HR and operations insights for business professionals: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/contact• Women looking to expand professionally and personally: https://www.saltandlightforwomen.com/contact Connect on IG:https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightadvisors https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightforwomenhttps://www.instagram.com/dontwastethechaos 

In this episode, Kerri Roberts, 20+ year HR Pro, is joined by guests Lexi Stiles and Sarah Hudson to discuss recent trends in the employee benefits space, particularly regarding insurance carriers' approaches and strategies. The conversation then shifts to the different benefit plan options, including fully insured, self-funded, and partially self-funded plans, and the advantages and disadvantages of each as well as what type of employers may want to engage with these plan options. Tune in to hear: • Why you should focus on employee benefits education as a cost containment strategy • How to ensure you have a benefits broker who is advocating on your behalf • Techniques on how to enhance your benefits offerings to promote employee engagement, wellness and retention Resources mentioned: Want the team at Salt & Light Advisors to conduct a round of Employee Engagement Surveys for you? We’d be happy to help. Email us at [email protected] for more information. Gearing up for employee performance reviews? Grab our free five-point rating scale: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/five-point-rating-scale Connect with our guests: Lexi Stiles https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexi-stiles-775801124/ Sarah Hudson https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hudson-7bb611123/  Join our weekly newsletter: • HR and operations insights for business professionals: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/contact• Women looking to expand professionally and personally: https://www.saltandlightforwomen.com/contact Connect on IG:https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightadvisors https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightforwomenhttps://www.instagram.com/dontwastethechaos 

In this episode, Kerri Roberts, 20+ year HR Pro, discusses the importance of employee engagement and its impact on productivity, retention, customer experience, innovation, and workplace culture. She emphasizes the need for clear communication, growth and development opportunities, recognition, work-life balance, and a positive work environment to move the needle when it comes to your organization’s employee satisfaction and engagement scores. Tune in to hear: • Why you should begin focusing on employee satisfaction and engagement • How to positively impact your employee’s satisfaction, no matter what the size of your organization Resources mentioned: Want the team at Salt & Light Advisors to conduct a round of Employee Engagement Surveys for you? We’d be happy to help. Email us at [email protected] for more information. Gearing up for employee performance reviews? Grab our free five-point rating scale: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/five-point-rating-scale Books referenced [in Kerri’s Amazon store]: The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey https://amzn.to/3vFqLT8 The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace by Gary Chapman & Paul White https://amzn.to/4aeD5cm  Join our weekly newsletter: • HR and operations insights for business professionals: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/contact• Women looking to expand professionally and personally: https://www.saltandlightforwomen.com/contact Connect on IG:https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightadvisors https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightforwomenhttps://www.instagram.com/dontwastethechaos 

In this episode, Kerri interviews Beth Donaldson, the founder + CEO of SkinBe Med Spa. They discuss Beth's personal narrative of starting a business and overcoming adversity, strategies for longevity and success in the aesthetics industry, trends and innovations, and Kerri's secrets about her personal transformation including what products and services have helped her lose 55 pounds and turn back the hands of time. Tune in to hear: How to make it past that scary 5-year mark in a new start-up What the aesthetics industry is grossing in REV and how you can jump on the train The power of collaborations in any industry The secrets about Kerri’s transformation journey and how she’s turning back the hands of time at 40+ Resources mentioned: Grab your free five-point rating scale: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/five-point-rating-scale  Supercharge your recruiting operations: https://www.producifyx.com/ Connect with Beth at https://bethdonaldson.com/hustle-heart/  Join our weekly newsletter: • HR and operations insights for business professionals: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/contact• Women looking to expand professionally and personally: https://www.saltandlightforwomen.com/contact Connect on IG:https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightadvisors https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightforwomenhttps://www.instagram.com/dontwastethechaos