Tech sector eyes job cuts to stem losses: Why layoffs are just one option (and should be a last resort)

By Tommy Felts | March 21, 2023

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Jennifer Libby is a district manager with human resources provider Insperity’s Kansas City office. Click here to read more from this contributor. [divide] Economic turbulence can be daunting for both business owners and their employees. In times of financial uncertainty, layoffs can soar.…

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Transforming a toxic startup can’t happen overnight, but don’t let intimidation kill your culture

By Tommy Felts | January 17, 2023

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Jennifer Libby is a district manager with human resources provider Insperity’s Kansas City office. Click here to read more from this contributor. [divide] Nobody likes a toxic workplace. But if everyone from workers to C-suite executives agrees, why does the toxicity continue to…

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Don’t fixate on the ‘quiet quitting’ trend; focus on poor performers who aren’t even doing the minimum

By Tommy Felts | December 20, 2022

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Jennifer Libby is a district manager with human resources provider Insperity’s Kansas City office. Click here to read more from this contributor. [divide] Employee performance is top of mind for many business owners. Team management has become more challenging as of late with…

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