
Navigating HR Changes and Business Resilience
09/16/24 • 27 min
Welcome to another episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth"! I'm your host, Diane Helbig, and today we have the pleasure of welcoming back a phenomenal guest, Chrissy Myers. Chrissy is the CEO of AUI and Clarity HR and the author of "Reluctantly Resilient." As a third-generation business owner, she is revolutionizing the complexities of benefits and HR for small to medium-sized businesses, while also championing social responsibility through impactful community programs. In this episode, Chrissy shares the most significant changes in HR this year, crucial advice for new business owners, the necessity of an employee handbook, and much more. She also delves into tricky topics like non-compete agreements and salary transparency. Plus, Chrissy gives us a heartfelt look into her book, "Reluctantly Resilient," detailing her journey through personal and professional challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this conversation is packed with invaluable insights. Stay tuned!
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Why Employee Handbooks Matter: "It's really important to kinda give those parameters to people because it it's it's codified in a way that enables you to have conversation so that if an issue does arise, whether it's positive or negative, you have a tool to reference." Chrissy Myers 00:07:39
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Welcome to another episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth"! I'm your host, Diane Helbig, and today we have the pleasure of welcoming back a phenomenal guest, Chrissy Myers. Chrissy is the CEO of AUI and Clarity HR and the author of "Reluctantly Resilient." As a third-generation business owner, she is revolutionizing the complexities of benefits and HR for small to medium-sized businesses, while also championing social responsibility through impactful community programs. In this episode, Chrissy shares the most significant changes in HR this year, crucial advice for new business owners, the necessity of an employee handbook, and much more. She also delves into tricky topics like non-compete agreements and salary transparency. Plus, Chrissy gives us a heartfelt look into her book, "Reluctantly Resilient," detailing her journey through personal and professional challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this conversation is packed with invaluable insights. Stay tuned!
If you are a small business owner or salesperson who struggles with getting the sales results you are looking for, get your copy of Succeed Without Selling today. Learn the importance of Always Be Curious.
Accelerate Your Business Growth is proud to be included on the list of the 45 Best Business Growth Podcasts.
Each episode of this podcast provides insights and education around topics that are important to you as a business owner or leader. The content comes from people who are experts in their fields and who are interested in helping you be more successful. Whether it’s sales challenges, leadership issues, hiring and talent struggles, marketing, seo, branding, time management, customer service, communication, podcasting, social media, cashflow, or publishing, the best and the brightest join the host, Diane Helbig, for a casual conversation. Discover programs, webinars, services, books, and other podcasts you can tap into for fresh ideas. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode and visit Helbig Enterprises to explore the many ways Diane can help you improve your business outcomes and results.
Why Employee Handbooks Matter: "It's really important to kinda give those parameters to people because it it's it's codified in a way that enables you to have conversation so that if an issue does arise, whether it's positive or negative, you have a tool to reference." Chrissy Myers 00:07:39
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Cybersecurity Essentials for Small Businesses
Welcome back to Accelerate Your Business Growth! In today's episode, we're diving into the crucial realm of cybersecurity with our esteemed guest, Jonathan Steele. Jonathan is the founder of Steele Fortress, a top-tier cybersecurity and privacy firm, and a family law attorney based in Chicago. With a wealth of experience in both the legal and tech worlds, Jonathan specializes in helping small businesses protect their data, ensure privacy, and navigate complex legal landscapes. Recognized by Illinois super lawyers and leading lawyers, he combines technological expertise with legal know-how to provide robust strategies that safeguard business assets against evolving cyber threats and privacy regulations.
Join us as we explore the most common cybersecurity dangers facing small businesses today, practical steps to mitigate these risks, and the invaluable role that customer trust plays in cybersecurity. Jonathan also shares affordable tools and resources to enhance your business's protection, and insights on shifting our perception of cybersecurity from a cost to a vital investment. This is an episode packed with actionable advice and eye-opening revelations—you don't want to miss it!
If you are a small business owner or salesperson who struggles with getting the sales results you are looking for, get your copy of Succeed Without Selling today. Learn the importance of Always Be Curious.
Accelerate Your Business Growth is proud to be included on the list of the 45 Best Business Growth Podcasts.
Each episode of this podcast provides insights and education around topics that are important to you as a business owner or leader. The content comes from people who are experts in their fields and who are interested in helping you be more successful. Whether it’s sales challenges, leadership issues, hiring and talent struggles, marketing, seo, branding, time management, customer service, communication, podcasting, social media, cashflow, or publishing, the best and the brightest join the host, Diane Helbig, for a casual conversation. Discover programs, webinars, services, books, and other podcasts you can tap into for fresh ideas. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode and visit Helbig Enterprises to explore the many ways Diane can help you improve your business outcomes and results.
Training Employees to Combat Phishing: "No matter what kind of safeguards you put in place as a business, your weakest link is always going to be, your the human factor." Jonathan Steele 00:02:13
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Mastering Emotional Intelligence
Welcome to another enlightening episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth"! I'm your host, Diane Helbig, and today, we have a special guest, Laura Watson, founder and lead business coach at Venture Coaching International in Calgary, Alberta. With over 25 years of counseling and coaching experience, Laura has mastered the art of bridging complex theories into practical, actionable strategies. In this episode, we dive deep into the crucial topic of emotional mastery in the business environment. Laura shares her insights on how to remain rational and responsive in emotionally triggering situations, a vital skill for both personal and professional growth. Prepare to learn effective techniques to manage your reactions, enhance communication, and foster a more productive work atmosphere.
If you are a small business owner or salesperson who struggles with getting the sales results you are looking for, get your copy of Succeed Without Selling today. Learn the importance of Always Be Curious.
Accelerate Your Business Growth is proud to be included on the list of the 45 Best Business Growth Podcasts.
Each episode of this podcast provides insights and education around topics that are important to you as a business owner or leader. The content comes from people who are experts in their fields and who are interested in helping you be more successful. Whether it’s sales challenges, leadership issues, hiring and talent struggles, marketing, seo, branding, time management, customer service, communication, podcasting, social media, cashflow, or publishing, the best and the brightest join the host, Diane Helbig, for a casual conversation. Discover programs, webinars, services, books, and other podcasts you can tap into for fresh ideas. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode and visit Helbig Enterprises to explore the many ways Diane can help you improve your business outcomes and results.
Understanding Emotional Reactions**: "We have a reaction, based on some sort of belief, or thought that we're having which leads to an automatic behaviour that is not productive, which then circles back to 12 o'clock again to create another sort of event that usually is not productive and round and round and down we down we go." Laura Watson 00:08:03
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