For years, the annual performance appraisal/review has been a staple of the workplace. Once a year, managers sit down with employees, review goals, discuss accomplishments and challenges, and assign a rating. Almost no one enjoys this experience. In today’s workplace,...
You’ve spent decades building a successful company. You know what it took—the risks, sleepless nights, loyal employees, long-standing clients, and countless decisions no one else ever saw. Naturally, you want a buyer to recognize that value and to make sure your team...
When business owners prepare to transfer their companies—whether to family members, key employees or an outside buyer—most of the planning revolves around You – the owner. And maybe your leadership team. That makes sense. There are financial decisions to make,...
It is summer in Wisconsin! Regardless of where you are located, Paid Time Off (PTO) is one of the most valued employee benefits. It is also the season of employees using the most paid time off and can be a catalyst for an Owner to revisit their PTO policy. Two of the...
It’s summer here in Wisconsin. Long-awaited summer plans are in motion. For employees, paid time off is one of the most visible and valued parts of an employee benefits program. For employers, one key design question is whether to offer a single paid time off policy...
You’re not lying awake at 2:00 a.m. thinking… “I really should work on my succession plan.” You’re thinking… “I can’t keep doing this forever.” “What happens if I get hit by a bus?” “I...
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept reserved for tech companies and innovation labs. It is already embedded in many workplaces through scheduling tools, meeting summaries, recruiting software, data analysis platforms, customer service systems, and...
Most business owners spend years imagining “someday.” “Someday” you’ll take the trip. Someday you’ll spend more time with your family. Someday you’ll sleep through the night without worrying about payroll, where your next sale...
As summer rolls in, the workplace naturally shifts—vacation calendars fill up, energy feels lighter, and routines become a bit more flexible. While this seasonal change can be refreshing, it also creates a real opportunity: strengthening connection across the...
Coach Amy Atherton does the bulk of the succession-related work here at ActionCOACH, and she’s noticing a disconcerting trend: Owners think you have an exit strategy through one of your employees or family members; maybe you had a conversation about it at some...
