Oklahoma State Question 820, Marijuana Legalization Initiative is on the Oklahoma ballot March 7th 2023. “Is my business ready for this challenge in an already scarce workforce?” is the question the mainstream business owner is asking themselves today as they see the advertisements for this initiative. While we cannot answer that question for everyone, however, we...

I bet you are. It’s a pretty buzzy term. But here is the deal, it REALLY is important. In fact, I think it is critical to effective leadership. So, for your sanity, and readability, I’ll keep it short. If you’ve read any Kristi’s Korners, or anything I write, for that matter, you know it is...

Spring is on its way and along with that comes new growth.  The flowers are peeking up through the ground and new life is blossoming.  Opportunities abound for growth in your career as well.  To kick off your search for opportunities, it’s important to start with a great resume. There are three things important areas...

Mental health continues to be a major focus as we progress into 2023. With burnout, anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions on the rise, it is imperative that employers have a plan in place to assist employees when the need arises. Leaders are often uncertain how to navigate these areas because, typically, the direction...

The pandemic brought us a lot of experiences no one saw coming.  One of those was the large number of employers making the move to  telecommuting for their employees. Of late, we’re beginning to see big name employers like Apple, Goldman Sachs, and now Disney making the move back to in office requirements.  Those companies...

The Search & Recruitment team at The People Perspective has some great tips to help anyone who is looking for a new opportunity. First, go to your states Employment Security Commission’s website or their social media platforms for great information on jobs, job fairs and information for unemployed individuals. They are a great resource and...

Microsoft Corp. recently joined the growing list of employers such as Adobe Inc., Netflix Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. who are moving from limited paid time off to unlimited PTO. While only 6% of employers in 2022 offered unlimited leave, according to a 2022 employee benefits survey by the SHRM, the high-profile additions are...

Support for a four-day workweek is growing in the U.K, and could be on the horizon in the US. The idea of the four-day workweek has been gaining popularity in recent years, especially given the shift in work schedules and locations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, more companies in the U.S. are testing out...

As we enter the new year, setting those New Year’s resolutions, employee goals, and development plans remember, Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and a Personal Development Plans (PDP) are often thought to be the same, although both focus on performance improvement, the purpose for each is very different. Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a tool used...

It’s 2023! Happy New Year! I hope your year is off to an amazing start and that 2023 holds for you all that you desire and deserve. If I were to get out my Kristi(l) Ball (see what I did there), below are some of the trends I predict we might see in the year...