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Today we honor Juneteenth, a day of liberation and reflection.

It marks the official end of slavery in the U.S., but also serves as a reminder that our work is far from done.

At TalentWorks Consulting, we recognize that the fight for equity and true freedom continues in our workplaces, in our systems, and in our communities.

We stand with those who continue to advocate for justice, inclusion, and opportunity for all. ✊🏾

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice does not go unnoticed.

As we also welcome the unofficial start to summer, I’m taking a short hiatus to rest and reset. Praying a restful and sunshine filled summer for each of you. 🙏🏽☀️

Business Owners + Org Leaders: If you're thinking about growth (or bracing for hard decisions), your HR strategy needs to align with your business goals.

This month for my email subscribers, I’m sharing practical ways to connect the dots between your 3–5 year vision and the people you’ll need to get there—plus what to do when tough choices like layoffs are on the table.

📩 Check your inbox or DM me for this month’s email series!
📞 Need to talk it through now? Call me: 443-621-3976

I love a good process! Scroll for some tips on a successful policy refresh:

Remember, your policies should feel people-centered, not just policy-centered. Need a roadmap? Let’s chat: https://calendly.com/giahunter/talentworks-hr-office-hours

Updating your policies? Treat it like a project!
🔹 Set clear goals - one update or complete overhaul?
🔹 Identify stakeholders - who needs to approve?
🔹 Prioritize (Red, Yellow, Green) - triage the most critical.
🔹 Hold working sessions - multiple perspectives are a must.
🔹 Build a rollout plan - communicate in a variety of ways.

This approach keeps you organized and accountable.

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Always good to connect, network and support other businesses at the GABCC annual event!

Updating policies? Keep these in mind:
✅ Do:
✔️ Be clear, concise, professional
✔️ Gather employee feedback
✔️ Communicate policy changes effectively
✔️ Review regularly

❌ Don’t:
✖️ Overcomplicate
✖️ Rewrite based on one bad experience
✖️ Use policies to avoid hard conversations

Small changes = Big impacts. Let’s get it right! 💡

📣 It’s almost here!
Join me for a 🌸 Spring Policy Refresh session on April 30th.

💡 Bring up to 3 policies for review
💡 Get expert recommendations
💡 Walk away with clarity + templates

Spots are limited! Book your 1-hour session today: https://calendly.com/giahunter/talentworks-hr-office-hours

Roll call: does your business have these core policies?
✅ Equal Opportunity
✅ Workplace Safety
✅ Time Off & Leave
✅ Workplace Expectations

If not, let’s fix that. And remember, your policies should reflect your culture. For instance, if you want a flexible vibe, then rigid rules won’t work.

Need a hand? I’ve got you: https://calendly.com/giahunter/talentworks-hr-office-hours