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Exploring the Urgent Issue of Employee Retention: Is Loyalty a Thing of the Past?

In this podcast episode, we’ll explore employee retention.

Hi, How’s it going?

What are your opinions on the changing employee and company loyalty trend and its impact on company behavior?

Employees used to be more loyal to companies. This shift in loyalty may be due to a perceived lack of company not being loyal back.

There’s a growing perception that companies need to show more empathy towards their staff, treat them well, and support them in front of others.

Layoffs and retail store closures are happening to people who have worked for companies for decades, and employees who are more recent and making less money appear to keep their jobs.

What are your opinions on the changing employee and company loyalty trend and its impact on company behavior?

Let’s explore this together.

What do you think are the primary reasons people are not staying in companies for their entire careers or lifetimes as they have in the past?

Is it?

  • Lack of positive recognition and feeling undervalued.
  • Businesses not offering pensions or laying off staff before they reach their retirement date for a pension?
  • Lack of growth opportunities, passed over for promotion by a colleague who needs a better work ethic.
  • Working with less, excessive workload, and career burnout.
  • A toxic work environment or frustration with their manager or company work culture, mission, or values.
  • Management tolerates lousy behavior and the terrible work ethic of staff.
  • Policies change, workload changes, or job duties change.
  • Low pay or no raises in years.
  • Lack of clear direction or training for the job position.

Employees who don’t feel safe will start looking for something new.

Turnover and training new staff can be costly to the company’s bottom line, and what about losing knowledge, experience, and customers?

Customers tend to stay as repeat customers when they feel appreciated and have built a good relationship with an employee within the company.

Are there other ways to cut costs, see what’s working and what’s not, and try new strategies other than eliminating positions or closing stores?

There may be no other alternative. Have different strategies been considered? Hopefully, yes, and it was the last option.

Some companies have maintained loyalty. What do you think are some of the factors for this?

Employee loyalty and retention may have a combination of factors, many of which revolve around how employees feel about their work environment, the organization’s culture, and the value placed on them as individuals.

Today’s podcast Affirmation
I strive to maintain employee retention!

If you are struggling with the daily grind and feel alone, a leadership, life, and work-life balance coach like me can help you overcome those everyday challenges and continue moving forward to where you want to be.

If you would like to learn more about working with me for coaching services, go to my website: www.CoachingforInspirationwithPatti.com/coaching

I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic. If you would like me to explore another topic, please comment.

Did you find this helpful? If so, please share this podcast with others!

Until next time when we meet again!

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Destined for Success Podcast – Patti Oskvarek Work-Life Balance and Becoming a Better Leader / DFS 309

I was on the Destined for Success Podcast, and I had a wonderful conversation about leadership and work-life balance with Jennifer Takagi, founder of Takagi Consulting.

Click to listen to the podcast episode Destined for Success Podcast – Patti Oskvarek Work-Life Balance and Becoming a Better Leader / DFS 309.

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to develop your intuitive and leadership skills to achieve the highest success. Listen as we help you learn to be the person people want to go and grow with.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How to consider your management style and its impact
  • Pay attention at group meetings – look for the signs
  • Be self-aware!

To learn more about Jennifer Takagi, founder of Takagi Consulting:

Official Website: http://www.takagiconsulting.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takagiconsulting/

Facebook: facebook.com/takagiconsulting

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What is Coffee Badging?

Hi, 😀

I posted about “Coffee Badging” on my Coaching for Inspiration with Patti’s Facebook Page and received different perspectives.

Your thoughts and perspectives on this topic are incredibly valuable. I would love to hear them.

What does this term mean?
Coffee badging” is a workplace trend that describes when employees go to the office to show their presence while maintaining flexibility and working remotely. Employees might “coffee badge” by showing up to the office to get coffee or attend a meeting, then leave to work from home for the rest of the day. The term is a response to return-to-office mandates that require employees to be physically present. It also allows employees to maintain the flexibility they’ve enjoyed during remote work.

You can go to the link in the below to read the post and share your thoughts. 🦋 ~ Patti

Coaching for Inspiration with Patti Facebook Page:

Here’s the link to the post on coffee badging:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/TtBzWH8WSdXJBMY2/

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Exploring the Impact a Manager and Supervisor Have on Their Employees

This podcast episode explores managers’ and supervisors’ impact on their employees.

Click to watch the video of Episode 33 Exploring the Impact a Manager and Supervisor Have on Their Employees.

Have you ever taken a moment to reflect on your impact as a manager or supervisor?

Self-reflection is not just a tool for personal growth but a powerful way to empower yourself and for the well-being of your team.

I recently came across this powerful quote: ‘Your manager has more impact on your mental health than your therapist or doctor. Having a good boss can change your life. ~ Unknown.’

When you hear this quote, does it resonate with your experiences as a manager or supervisor?

What thoughts or memories does this quote bring up for you?

Throughout my career, I’ve had bosses who have influenced me positively and negatively. For instance, a manager who recognized my hard work and promoted me, boosting my confidence and my career path. On the other hand, a supervisor constantly criticized me, leading to people-pleasing behaviors. I couldn’t help but relate to the message.

What about you?

As managers and supervisors, our decisions and actions profoundly impact others, often more than we realize. We must understand and acknowledge this responsibility. I know throughout my career, the decisions I made impacted myself, the employees, and the work environment, whether positive or negative. I made decisions with strategies and thought about how it would affect all of us. Sometimes, you think you made a good decision and later realize you didn’t; that happens, but I learned valuable lessons throughout those years.

People often criticize Managers and Supervisors without understanding the dilemmas, the reasoning behind the decisions, or the compromises and negotiations required to maintain a business or corporate setting.

Let’s explore:

*Be aware of changes in your staff’s behaviors, such as increased absenteeism, decreased productivity, or other behavioral changes.

*Show empathy and provide support during challenging times, personally and professionally.

*You can significantly enhance job satisfaction by providing opportunities for personal development, growth, and advancement.

*It’s a powerful way to show compassion and investment in your employees’ well-being.

*Encouraging flexible working hours, remote work options, and taking time off.

*Provide coaching, feedback, and training opportunities.

*Address conflicts in the workplace through listening and good communication with each other.

Creating a safe and positive workplace is not just a pleasant environment but a must for any manager or supervisor. It’s a commitment to your team’s well-being and a powerful way to inspire and motivate them. Such a workplace can transform chaos into calm, create harmony, and increase productivity, job satisfaction, employee retention, and good communication within team relationships.

Today’s podcast Affirmation

I am a good leader!

If you are struggling with the daily grind and feel alone, a leadership and work-life balance coach like me can provide guidance and support. I can help you navigate those everyday challenges, improve your leadership skills, and maintain a healthy work-life balance so you can continue moving to where you want to be.

If you would like to learn more about working with me for coaching services, go to my website: www.CoachingforInspirationwithPatti.com/coaching

Did you find this helpful? If so, please share this podcast with others who might benefit. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Until next time when we meet again!

I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic. If you would like me to explore another topic, please comment.

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Authentically Elisa Podcast – Episode 16 – Becoming a Better Leader with Patti Oskvarek

Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to be interviewed on The Authentically Elisa: Unmasking Your True Self podcast, hosted by my friend and fellow coach, Elisa Boogaerts. 

Click to listen Authentically Elisa Podcast – Episode 16 – Becoming a Better Leader with Patti Oskvarek.

Authentically, Elisa is a podcast dedicated to inspiring stories of transformation, expert insights, and practical tips for embracing authenticity in both personal and professional life. Elisa is a fantastic host, and I thoroughly enjoyed our discussion.

Please tune in to my episode and share it with anyone else you feel could benefit from it. While you’re there, check out a few other episodes. I also encourage you to leave a review and subscribe to the show.

Thank you for your continued support, and I hope you enjoy listening to the episode as much as I enjoyed recording it.

Thanks again! ~ Patti

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Exploring the Causes of Work-Life Imbalance

In this podcast episode we will explore the causes of work-life imbalance.

Click to listen to Exploring the Causes of Work-Life Imbalance.

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where work seems to be taking over your personal life?

Let’s explore the reasons for this work-life imbalance.

Whether you’re a manager, supervisor, employee, freelancer, entrepreneur, or business owner, the struggle with work-life balance is real. It’s not just about job titles; it’s about unmanageable workloads, deadlines, and unproductive meetings that spill over into personal time.

Reflect on what you want in your life and what you need to remove to achieve balance at work and in your personal life, and start putting it into action. 

After reflecting, what are some of your work-life balance imbalances?

If you have any thoughts, experiences, or questions, I would love to hear about them. Your insights could be invaluable to others navigating this journey with us. Feel free to share in the comments section below as we support each other in achieving work-life balance in this busy world.

Today’s Affirmation:

I am achieving Work-Life Balance, and it’s good for my soul and family!

If you want more in life than work, consider scheduling a Work-Life Balance Coaching Session with Patti. In these sessions, I will provide personalized guidance and support to your specific situation, helping you find a personal life again and open up a world of possibilities for a more fulfilling life. 

If you would like to learn more about working with me for coaching services, go to my website: www.CoachingforInspirationwithPatti.com/coaching

Did you find this helpful? If so, please share this podcast with others! 

Until next time when we meet again!

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Thinking Outside Of The Box ~  Inspired Readings For Creative Living ~ Patti Oskvarek was a Guest on the Soul Alchemy W/Indigo Jaguar YouTube Channel

I was a guest on Soul Alchemy w/Indigo Jaguar, Heather Johnson’s YouTube Channel for Thinking Outside of the Box—Inspired Readings For Creative Living. It was a great conversation with Heather and her audience.

Click to watch Thinking Outside of the Box ~ Inspiring Readings For Creative Living.

I shared my journey to becoming a Leadership and Work-Life Balance Coach and Reiki Master, my Coaching Style, Work-Life Balance Affirmation Cards, and so much more.

Thank you, Heather for having me on Soul Alchemy W/Indigo Jaguar. 🙂

Please check out Heather’s Channel  @SoulAlchemyIndigoJaguar7323 

Thank you, for so much for watching, please like and subscribe to my YouTube Channel – @coachingforinsp

#worklifebalance #affirmationcards #leadershipcoaching #Worklifebalancecoaching #youtube #thinkingoutsidethebox #SoulAlchemyW/Indigo Jaguar

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Take the Leap Podcast with Colleen Biggs – Episode # 142 – Vision, Balance, and Leadership with Featured Guest Patti Oskvarek

Check out my interview on the Take the Leap podcast with Colleen Biggs. We dove into the topic of Vision, Balance, and Leadership, and I gave valuable insight on immediately taking the Leap in your life!

I also shared about my Optimal Work-Life Balance Workbook Program.

Click to listen to the podcast interview:

I invite you to tune in to watch the video on YouTube:

  

Thank so much for listening or watching.

Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Visible – Design your life by taking the Leap ~ Colleen Biggs

#ShowUp #taketheleap #womeninspiringwomen #podcastinterviews #applepodcast 

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How to Become a Better Leader without dropping all the “spinning plates” LEAP Community Member Monday Spotlight with Patti Oskvarek


I took the LEAP and was a spotlight guest on the LEAP Community Monday Spotlight with Colleen Biggs. I shared about leadership, work-life balance, and more.

To watch the video click here:

It was inspiring talking to Colleen and sharing with her and the LEAP community about my coaching journey and how to become a better leader without dropping all the “spinning plates” and work-life balance.

Are you interested in taking the LEAP?

Check out why Colleen Biggs is so passionate about Taking the Leap and the ladies she serves!

#ShowUp #taketheleap #womeninspiringwomen 

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Exploring Holiday Time for a Manager and Supervisor at Work

Click to listen to podcast Episode 27 Exploring Holiday Time for a Manager and Supervisor at work.

Hi, Managers and Supervisors

How’s it going?

Holiday Time is coming. Are you prepared as a Manager and Supervisor?

For a manager and supervisor, this can be a stressful time keeping the business running at maximum speed or at all. 

Holidays have a lot of personal stress and often affect the work environment. What do I mean? It can be distracting and can lower productivity in the workplace. Some people become less productive at work during the holiday season and lose motivation. Productivity may be lower because managers and staff are on leave from the office, and workflow slows down.

While the holidays for some are to unwind and unplug while away from the office for others, the work still goes on and can be stressful trying to juggle home life and work life.

All your staff may want the same time off, and you may have to refuse leave requests. The people denied leave may be angry and upset and don’t want to be there, and morale goes down and some even call in sick, which makes the workplace unbearable for those still there.

How do you handle these situations as a Manager and Supervisor?

Do you have a plan of action to ease the circumstance, or are you flying by the seat of your pants, or do you even care?

What are some ways to prepare and ease the anxiety for you and your staff?

  1. Do you rotate Holiday leave time with the staff? If someone takes off one Holiday, they work the other Holidays. Then, they take another Holiday the following year but not the one they got the previous year. 
  2. Or does the team sit down and determine together what Holidays they get off?
  3. What about you? Do you take time off during the holidays? Do you plan to take time off and not just physically be there but mentally and emotionally as well? 

Preparing well in advance with your staff who is taking time off and what holidays you are taking off – gives everyone a sense of commitment and understanding, and everyone can prepare with their family and friends. 

In the month of October, I would start to develop the Holiday Vacation Leave plan with my staff. I remember how stressful ensuring we had enough staff coverage during the holiday weeks was. Until I came up with Holiday Leave Action plans early in the year so everyone knew who was working and who was not during the October – December season. 

During the Holiday season, avoid bringing work home so you can enjoy your time away from work and include yourself in the holiday rotation plan. Many managers and supervisors don’t take any leave time during the Holidays, which is unfair to you and your family. 

Time to reflect: What is your Holiday Leave Time plan for you and your employees?

Today’s podcast Affirmation

I am prepared for the Holidays at work!

Question: Do you feel that work and personal life compete with your attention?

I would love your thoughts on this topic, and if there is a topic you would like me to explore, please leave a comment. 

If you are struggling with the daily grind and feel alone, a leadership and work-life balance coach like me will help you work through those everyday challenges to continue moving forward to where you want to be. 

Did you find this helpful? If so, please share this podcast with others! 

Until next time when we meet again!

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