Morning Network Fun!

Yesterday Goenner Consulting, LLC had the privilege to host the Princeton Chamber of Commerce morning network event at the PACC office in Princeton, Minnesota.

Over the past year we have been working with business leaders on TO DOs in 2022. We have had so much fun on the projects that business leaders gave us that were stuck on the bottom of their list.

Over the summer our consulting practice’s services expanded when Faith became an agent for Colonial Life. Faith learned a lot about the pressure of business leaders in recruiting and retaining quality employees as many items on the bottom of TO DO lists had to do with recruiting quality employees. The voluntary employee benefits and the education provided to employees from Colonial Life can be a no cost option for business owners to make their business competitive for high-demand employees.

Take some time to reflect on the following three questions from 2022. Find someone to share your answers with or feel free to send us an email at [email protected].

1. What is something you did that was unexpected?
2. What is still on the bottom of your TO DO list?
3. What is something you did that changed the direction of your business?

In 2023, lets talk employee. We are going to discuss HOT TOPICS for workplaces and their employees. Faith Goenner will partner with business owners to retain and recruit quality employees.

HOT TOPICS OF THE EMPLOYEE IN 2023 BY GOENNER CONSULTING, LLC

• The return of apprentice training (on-the-job training).
  • ​​​​We have heard a lot of job seekers asking what do they need to know before getting hired and what training will be offered for the position. Make sure to put time into determining your commitment to on-the-job-training to build confidence in quality employees who may be looking for a new career opportunity.
• The reality of employees of what an illness and/or unexpected accident can do on hourly employment where the paycheck isn’t guaranteed.
  • ​The pandemic allowed all employees to know what it looks like when you aren't able to get to work due to illness or a potential of illness. For most of the labor force in the United States they are hourly workers and if they don't work they don't get paid. Do the math, if you are a $15/hr employee and are out unexpectedly for two weeks or longer and don't get paid, this will be a financial burden. Review your employee benefits to see how you are supporting your employees through the unexpected inability to work.
• Flexible work locations (remote vs. in-person).
  • ​Most employees dream of working-from-home. As business leaders you can identify roles that could be done at home, but be cautious, not all employees are quality remote workers. Look for entrepreneurial, taking initiative and self-driven skills for remote workers. Also for any remote position, on-boarding should be done on-site whenever possible and you may consider remote is earned after successful probation. 
• Mental health support of employees will be different and become important to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
  • ​Mental health in the workplace looks different after a pandemic and the increase of violence in our society. As business leaders make sure you are addressing safety and health in your workplace. Some examples are having emergency plans developed; policies that address the importance of employee wellness and offer programs that support safety and wellness. Negotiate employee benefits to offer mental health services without cost.
• Being creative about hiring skills and experience.
  • ​Resumes are a great first round to see an applicants education and work history but don't use this for the only way you engage applicants. Recruiting events are a great way for you to meet the person behind the resume. Through in-person or even phone conversations, you can see their personality and how they present themselves. What are the core values and skills you need? How can you develop employees within your business to engage and grow quality employees with potential?

Start now to think about how you will make 2023 the year of the employee!

We would love an opportunity to talk to you about your business and how we could help. Send us an email at [email protected].