Top-down and bottom-up approaches to goal setting have unique strengths and weaknesses. The choice between them depends on the nature of the organization, its culture, and the specific objectives it seeks to achieve. A bookend approach often yields the best results.

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Relying solely on policies may not be the best approach. Instead, cultivating a positive workplace culture and strong leadership can often be more effective. We explore when it makes sense for HR or a business to create a policy and when it's more of a culture or leadership issue.

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Reaching the 50-employee mark is an exciting milestone for any business. However, with growth comes responsibility, especially when it comes to human resources (HR) compliance and best practices.

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Deep End Talent Strategies assessed and updated career progression paths, approaches, expectations framework, and corresponding compensation philosophy as this large nonprofit moved into new phase of aggressive growth.

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As a full-service HR firm, we had the internal capabilities to navigate the organization through the reorganization and then to design the competencies and capabilities required for future “Mission Moments.”

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The Deep End team supports OJRV with ongoing HR services. Read how our engagement started with a learning and development and grew from there.

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Supporting people leaders during times of business and economic turmoil is essential to ensure the organization can navigate these challenging times successfully.

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Here's a quick guide to walk you through how to create your customized script including how things have evolved since the pandemic.

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Why are so many Americans quitting their jobs? And what can be done to stop this "turnover tsunami?" This blog post will answer those questions with some tips on how to stem the tide of the Great Resignation before it takes over your workforce!

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The current research data shows a trend that human resources outsourcing is expected to reach $43.8 billion globally by the year 2024.

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This week marks the first anniversary of Deep End Talent Strategies (DETS), and what a year it’s been! The traditional first-anniversary gift is paper to symbolize writing a new chapter in life. I am proud to have written a new chapter in my personal and professional life and helped many others do the same. I set out to create a business that bridges the gap between employers and employees, providing HR consulting services to small and growing businesses AND career services to individuals in transition. People I know and trust gave well-meaning advice like, “If you chase two rabbits, you won’t catch either” and “You need to choose-you can’t successfully service the B2B and B2C worlds.” Anyone who knows me for more than a minute will attest to the fact that all you must do is tell me I cannot do something, and it is game on! Despite some well-meaning but misplaced caution and a global pandemic, I also had unwavering love and support from my husband, family, friends, and colleagues. Reflecting on this first year has been a lot of fun.

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