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The “Working Manager” Tightrope: Balancing Output and Talent

The transition from Individual Contributor (IC) to management is rarely a clean break. In today’s lean organizations, the “pure” manager is a vanishing breed. Most new leaders find themselves in the role of the Working Manager—tasked with delivering their own high-level technical output while simultaneously being responsible for the growth, performance, and engagement of a…

In small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the departure of a key leader isn’t just a HR “to-do”—it’s a potential existential crisis. Unlike large corporations with deep benches, SMBs often operate with “single-point-of-failure” roles. To ensure your business doesn’t just survive but thrives during a transition, you need more than a name on a piece of…

Health Care Benefits for Small and Medium Employers – Which Approach is Right for You?

Over the last few days, I posted some entries about alternative approaches to health care benefits for small and medium-sized employers. This post is to provide an overview of the two key options and their respective pros and cons. If you’re a small to mid-sized business owner, you’ve probably realized that traditional group health insurance…

What is a QSEHRA and Why Should My Small Business Consider It as an Alternative to Traditional Health Insurance?

Whether you’re a local coffee shop in Groton or a growing tech firm in Stamford, providing health insurance in Connecticut can be a daunting financial hurdle. Traditional group plans often come with high premiums and rigid structures that don’t fit every small business’ needs or budget. This is where the Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement…

Managing the Squeeze: How SMBs Can Beat Rising Health Care Costs in 2026

For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the start of a new year often brings a familiar, unwelcome guest: the double-digit health insurance renewal notice. With average employer health costs projected to surpass $17,000 per employee in 2026, many business owners feel trapped between offering competitive benefits and maintaining a healthy bottom line. The good news?…

Employment Law Changes Taking Effect in Q1 2026 — What Employers Need to Know, 2026

As we close out 2025 and move into the first quarter of 2026, employers operating across multiple Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states are facing a significant wave of employment law updates that will impact compliance, payroll, benefits administration, and workplace policies. From minimum wage increases to paid leave expansions and pay transparency obligations, this post breaks…

Better Together: A Practical Guide to Building Real Collaboration at Work

High-performing teams don’t “click” by accident. They’re designed—through clear norms, shared tools, and leadership behaviors that make it safe to ask questions, share ideas, and challenge assumptions. Here’s a playbook business owners and leaders can use to raise the bar on collaboration without slowing execution. Start with clarity people can rally around Make meetings smaller,…

Managing Performance Review Conversations: A Guide for Managers

For many organizations, that time is of year is rapidly approaching – the annual performance review. The phrase “performance conversation” often brings a sense of dread to managers. However, reframing your mindset from judge to coach can transform these challenging situations into opportunities for development and growth. Shift your perspective. A performance review should be…

In today’s fast-paced, complex work environment, a manager’s plate is always full. From strategic planning to putting out daily fires, the demands can feel endless. But what if one of the most powerful tools for improving both your team’s performance and your own isn’t about doing more, but about doing less? Welcome to the world…

Enjoy this great article from the Predictive Index about how to build a Talent Management Strategy for your business. Please contact me for more information or if you want to discuss how we can build a Talent Strategy for your business. https://www.predictiveindex.com/blog/talent-management-strategy/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=cp-pi&utm_content=network-news

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