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The Power of Employee Recognition: Unlocking Potential and Boosting Performance
Recognition can have a profound impact on workplace culture. In this post, I explore the remarkable power of employee recognition and...
Julie Hixson Suijk
Jul 10, 20232 min read
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Embracing Diversity: Building an Inclusive Workplace
Fostering diversity in the workplace is crucial for success in today's globalized world. By valuing and celebrating differences,...
Julie Hixson Suijk
May 23, 20232 min read
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The Dreaded Afternoon Slump
The afternoon slump is a common occurrence for many of us. As the day progresses, it's not uncommon to experience a decrease in energy...
Julie Hixson Suijk
May 17, 20231 min read
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Customizing Employee Benefit Programs
Customizing employee benefit programs is crucial for any business looking to attract, retain, and motivate top talent. Today's job market...
Julie Hixson Suijk
May 16, 20231 min read
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Shaping Culture - It's Every Leaders Responsibility
Leadership plays a crucial role in shaping organizational culture and driving behavior change at scale. Leaders set the tone for the...
Julie Hixson Suijk
May 8, 20232 min read
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Reimagining Your Career After a Layoff
Recently, it seems like the headlines are filled with news about organizations laying off segments of their workforce. Losing a job due...
Julie Hixson Suijk
May 2, 20232 min read
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Inspire to Elevate
Each April is Limb Difference and Loss Awareness Month and celebrated as a time to recognize those living with limb loss and limb...
Julie Hixson Suijk
Apr 26, 20231 min read
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Rethinking Life and Work?
Those of you that have followed my LinkedIn or website blog posts, Blue Notes, over the past few months know that I recently handed over...
julie6811
Apr 21, 20233 min read
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The Power of Surprise
I recently received a small gift in the mail from a friend. It wasn’t my birthday or our friendiversary or any other holiday. It was...
Julie Hixson Suijk
Apr 17, 20232 min read
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The Role Leaders Play in Building Resilience
Leaders can play a vital role in helping their employees build resilience at work by implementing the following strategies: Encourage a...
Julie Hixson Suijk
Apr 10, 20231 min read
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The "global human energy crisis"
This is a great read in Fast Company from the Chief People Officer at Microsoft on the "global human energy crisis."...
Julie Hixson Suijk
Apr 3, 20232 min read
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Employee Retention: Five Principles to Help Teams Thrive
According to a recent McKinsey report, people are quitting because they are not feeling valued and are not feeling a sense of belonging....
Julie Hixson Suijk
Jun 1, 20221 min read
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The Great Pause by Leslie Weirich
This really hit home with me…it’s personal. And a reminder that words matter - take the time to choose them carefully. Read full message...
Julie Hixson Suijk
May 15, 20221 min read
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Empathy Contributes to Positive Outcomes of Stress
Stress is impacting our mental health, personal lives, performance, turnover and customer experience. In this Forbes article, we learn...
Julie Hixson Suijk
May 1, 20221 min read
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