company culture Archives

Kimberly Prescott
Blog
September 28, 2026

Your Culture Is Quietly Falling Apart. Here’s How to Rebuild It.

Meetings that used to have some back-and-forth now just get a round of nods. Your best people stop raising their hands for the hard projects. Nobody has quit yet, but something in the room has changed, and you can’t quite put your finger on when it started.

Most owners can feel this before they can name it. And the instinct is usually to treat it like a mood problem: plan a happy hour, send an appreciation email, or hope it passes on its own.

But culture erosion is rarely about mood. It’s about structure. Something in how the business operates day to day has shifted. And until that gets addressed directly, no amount of morale-boosting will hold.

Kimberly Prescott
Blog
June 8, 2026

Fixing Turnover: How HR Consulting Helps You Keep Your Best People

Losing a strong employee costs more than most business owners expect. Once you account for recruiting, onboarding, and lost productivity while the role sits open, replacing someone often runs six months to a year of their salary. For a small business without a dedicated HR function, that kind of cost can be difficult to recover.

The natural response is to look at pay. Maybe a competitor made a better offer, or the market shifted and your salaries didn’t keep pace. That’s a real factor sometimes. But when turnover is a pattern, compensation is rarely the whole story. More often, the issue lives somewhere in the day-to-day experience of working there.

Kimberly Prescott
Blog
September 15, 2025

Why Good Employees Keep Leaving—and What You Can Do About It Now

You’ve hired smart, capable people. They hit the ground running, seem engaged… and then within a year or two, they’re gone. Another exit interview, another polite explanation about “new opportunities.” But something isn’t adding up.

If this pattern feels familiar, you’re not alone. Many organizations are experiencing higher turnover among their strongest contributors, and the reasons often go deeper than salary or benefits. What’s driving them out isn’t always obvious, but once you know what to look for, the patterns start to emerge.

Kimberly Prescott
Blog
August 25, 2025

How to Build a Company Culture That Attracts and Retains Talent

Ask most leaders what makes their company stand out, and you’ll hear some variation of “our people.” It’s a nice sentiment, but it’s not enough. People don’t stick around because of vague ideas. They stay (and join in the first place) because they experience something real, consistent, and clear: culture.

Culture isn’t ping pong tables, free snacks, or summer Fridays. It’s how people treat each other, how decisions are made, and what gets rewarded. If you want to attract and keep strong talent, you need a culture that actually means something – and it starts with defining your core values.

Kimberly Prescott
Blog
May 19, 2025

Toxic Workplace Warning Signs: How to Fix Company Culture Before It’s Too Late

In today’s job market, companies can’t afford to ignore culture. Yet, far too many organizations overlook the early warning signs of a toxic workplace—until employee morale is in free fall, turnover is skyrocketing, and productivity has taken a nosedive.

Toxic cultures don’t happen overnight. They creep in slowly—through unchecked behaviors, inconsistent leadership, and poor communication. The good news? If you know what to look for, you can fix company culture before the damage becomes irreversible.

Kimberly Prescott
Blog
March 10, 2025

The Impact of Employee Wellness on Productivity and Company Culture

Employee wellness covers all aspects of health and wellbeing at work. It includes programs for physical fitness, mental health, nutrition, stress management, and work-life balance. Today’s wellness programs are much more comprehensive than in the past. Companies now see these programs as essential rather than optional.

Workplace wellness has evolved as businesses recognized the connection between employee health and company success. What started as simple fitness benefits has grown into complete programs with dedicated resources. Forward-thinking companies invest in wellness because they see its importance for organizational success and attracting talent.

Kimberly Prescott
Blog
September 30, 2024

How Custom HR Consulting Can Transform Your Company Culture

What defines company culture? It is a blend of values, behaviors, and practices that shape the everyday work environment. These elements influence how employees interact with each other, clients, and leadership. A company’s culture develops organically, but it also reflects the intent of its leadership and the systems in place.

Culture matters more than ever in today’s workplace. It’s not just about free snacks or casual Fridays. It defines whether your team feels valued, supported, and motivated. It can set the tone for how employees collaborate and whether they feel encouraged to innovate. A strong company culture becomes the glue that holds teams together, especially during challenges.

Kimberly Prescott
Blog
August 12, 2024

The Role of Company Culture in Preventing Employee Burnout

Employee burnout has become a ubiquitous issue in the modern workplace, characterized by a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress. A significant factor that can either exacerbate or mitigate this issue is the prevailing company culture. Company culture encompasses the shared values, beliefs, and practices that shape the work environment. A positive company culture is characterized by open communication, mutual respect, collaboration, work-life balance, and recognition of employee contributions.

Conversely, a toxic culture is marked by micromanagement, lack of autonomy, excessive workload, poor communication, and a disregard for employee well-being.

Kimberly Prescott
Blog
June 3, 2024

The Role of Leadership in Workplace Violence Prevention

A staggering 1.3 million nonfatal violent crimes are committed in the workplace every year, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). This can encompass a disturbing range of acts, from verbal threats and intimidation to physical assaults. Workplace violence not only inflicts physical and emotional harm on employees but also disrupts productivity and creates a climate of fear.

However, there’s a beacon of hope in this unsettling scenario: leadership. Leaders can play a pivotal role in shaping workplace culture and creating a safe environment for employees. Their actions and decisions have a profound impact on the way employees interact with each other and handle conflict.

Let’s take a closer look at the role leadership has to play to prevent violence in the workplace.

Kimberly Prescott
Blog
May 27, 2024

Build a Culture of Appreciation with These 3 Tips for Rewarding and Retaining Top Talent

Retaining high-performing employees is a crucial part of the success of any business. And in today’s competitive job market, it can be very difficult for organizations without a solid talent acquisition and retention plan in place. While competitive salaries and benefits are a starting point, fostering a culture of appreciation is equally important. Appreciated employees feel valued, engaged, and more likely to stay with the company. This translates into a more stable workforce, reduced recruitment costs, and a significant boost to the company’s bottom line.