Jennifer Higgins

Picture this: You've finally found the perfect employee. They're skilled, motivated, and they actually show up on time. Life is good. Then, three months later, they hand in their resignation. Sound familiar? If you're nodding along while silently screaming into your coffee, you're not alone. Retaining employees has become the business equivalent of trying to hold onto sand at Henderson Beach, the tighter you grip, the faster it slips away. But here's the good news: you don't need a massive...

Remote team, three time zones, someone’s still on mute. You don’t need a Silicon Valley budget—just five fast moves. 1) Define it. Share it. Repeat. If you can’t say your culture in one sentence, your team can’t live it. Write your mission, vision, values (for real—write them down) Say them in onboarding and meetings Show them in decisions and shoutouts Keep them visible in your digital workspace Pro tip: Ditch buzzwords. Clear beats clever. 2) Make it safe to speak up People should ask...

Let's be honest, AI is everywhere right now. It's writing emails, answering customer questions, and apparently, it's supposed to revolutionize HR too. And if you're a small business owner here in Destin (or anywhere along the Emerald Coast), you've probably wondered: Should I be using AI for my HR stuff? The short answer? Maybe. The longer answer? It depends on whether you avoid the mistakes we're about to cover. Because here's the thing, AI in HR can be incredibly helpful. But when small...