Ann Dugstad, MBA

Creating a Thriving Workplace: Do’s and Don’ts for Exceptional Leadership

DO’S & DON’TS FOR EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP Creating a workplace where employees feel unified, engaged, and satisfied is the hallmark of exceptional leadership. As a leader, your actions set the tone for the organization’s culture and success. A Tale of Two Workplaces – Insights from Ann Dugstad In one of my past roles, the “Boss” was […]

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Recognizing and Addressing Burnout: A Guide for Employers and Employees

Recognizing and Addressing Burnout Have you ever reached a point where the thought of quitting feels like the only option? Our Founder & Principal Consultant, Ann Dugstad, has over 34+ years of work experience, she has worked in roles that became almost unbearable—jobs she once enjoyed but grew to dread. Sound familiar? It took some

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1099 Contractor to W2 Employee Transitions

1099 Contractor to W2 Employee Transitions Are you ready to transition 1099 contractors to W2 employees? Here is a great way to determine the mandates that are recommended per state guidelines.  Being a small business owner, you might find it necessary to change the status of your independent contractors to W-2 employees. This transition offers

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The Negative Impacts of Micromanagement

The Negative Impacts of Micromanagement Do you ever hear your employees state, “If I could only do my job without someone constantly talking about examples of micromanagement at work?” I did some research on micromanagement, or “helicopter bosses,” because this experience is very recent to me with a previous position I held. Micromanagement stifles creativity and

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Remote Workforce Best Practices for Culture

Remote Workforce Best Practices for Culture The coronavirus pandemic has made the remote work environment commonplace in many industries. But the benefits of telework also bring new challenges for culture compliance. Issues with their company culture! We see high turnover because your once highly sought after culture has become disconnected due to no longer sitting

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