As we continue to adapt to the post pandemic environment, many companies' "return to the workplace" approach typically allows for hybrid work.

In order for employees to be successful, employers need to consider this as the norm, and have strategies and protocols in place to support them.
Thanks to the pandemic, we know that a hybrid work environment is highly sought out by people seeking new job opportunities. The Crothers team is poised to support your recruiting and retention efforts.
The Other R&R

As we continue to read and hear about how to attract and retain talent, here's a short list of tips we've tested and researched to help your business in this continually challenging area.

Our workshop, Combat the Great Resignation and Meet the Demands of the New Employee Market (H5), digs deeper into this, providing further insight and tools to achieve greater success.
Retention Measures: 

  • Demonstrate cultural integrity​ 
  • Offer meaningful work
  • Provide training​ 
  • Show empathy​ 
  • Address mental health challenges
  • Practice appreciation
Recruiting Strategies: 

  • Revisit employer value proposition
  • Consider different applicant types
  • Create compelling job postings​ 
  • Rethink qualifications​ 
  • Solicit candidate feedback​
  • Leverage unconventional sources
Meet the team: Karen J. Williams, Senior HR Consultant
Karen draws on over 20 years of HR experience working with businesses both large and small to create impactful HR solutions for clients. She is passionate about the opportunities to support clients' entrepreneurial dreams and help them build a thriving organizational culture.

Among her areas of expertise are cultural alignment, including attraction and retention strategies; best practices on HR program development including compensation design; and developing thriving hybrid work situations.
Says Laura about Karen: "Karen has been a member of the Crothers community since 2019. She's known as the 'juggler' for her nimble ability to provide strategic and thoughtful HR solutions to her clients, while managing the demands of two young sons. Karen's passion for HR and people is a constant, and we love how she doesn't leave any stone unturned. Plus she bakes the best fruit pies!"
READ MORE about Karen, including her inspiring volunteer efforts.
ICYMI: A quick read
Even with the resources to provide remote work opportunities for their employees, most organizations did not offer it as an option until they had to.

With a pandemic-induced shift to remote work - and many workers saying they prefer this new way to work - Senior HR Consultant Karen J. Williams takes a look at the 'new normal.'

Karen writes, "In the end, the hybrid option may offer the most critical way to promote a positive workplace culture through supporting the way that employees prefer to work."

Check out her article for strategies to implement a hybrid workplace that works for everyone.  
Upcoming presentation by a Crothers team member

April 27, 2022:
"Navigating Success in the Workplace"
Panelist: Deb Wijnberg, Lead Consultant
Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber

Deb and the other speakers will address achieving success in the current landscape. Topics for discussion include retaining talent, transitioning back to the office, and addressing remote work, among others.
Grateful to support local organizations

Since our beginnings in 2010, Crothers Consulting has committed to supporting community initiatives. Because of the trust you, our clients, have placed in us, we continue to support these impactful organizations.

Each is doing important work to better the lives of our neighbors. We encourage you to consider supporting the helping organizations in your own community.

For April we are supporting:
  • AWARE NYC: A grass roots non-profit helping women and girls in and around NYC access the feminine hygiene products they need
The Crothers team brings a wealth of knowledge for all things people, leadership and culture. We are happy to offer a complimentary, 30-minute consultation to support you and your organization. Please contact Isabelle Brennan, Director of Client Success, via email or at 201-602-8816.

Stay safe and continue to lead courageously,
201-317-0512
Crothers Consulting, LLC