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We learned this week that we made the Inc 5000 list again this year, moving up to #3396! (from #3486 last year)! We grew 105%, thanks to our amazing team!! Swift HR… [Read More](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/swift-hr-solutions-is-again-on-the-inc.-5000-annual-list-of-americas-fastest-growing-private-companies) Aug 12 ## [Conducting Effective Meetings (It’s Not Impossible)](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/conducting-effective-meetings-its-not-impossible) By [Swift HR Solutions Team](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/author/swift-hr-solutions-team) | [Leadership](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/leadership), [Planning](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/planning), [Meetings](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/meetings) | [No Comments](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/conducting-effective-meetings-its-not-impossible#comments-listing) Every business professional has had the experience of sitting through a terrible meeting. Meetings called without notice, meetings that never end, meetings that have no agenda, meetings that go off… [Read More](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/conducting-effective-meetings-its-not-impossible) Jul 15 ## [Are you Ready for an HR Leader?](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/are-you-ready-for-an-hr-leader) By [Kendra Fuller, SPHR, SHRM-SCP](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/author/kendra-fuller-sphr-shrm-scp) | [Leadership](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/leadership), [Director of HR](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/director-of-hr) | [No Comments](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/are-you-ready-for-an-hr-leader#comments-listing) Search “HR to Staff ratio” and you’ll find all kinds of formulas and assertions about when you need to staff a human resources function. Do you do this for finance, business development, product… [Read More](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/are-you-ready-for-an-hr-leader) Jun 11 ## [Fearless, they say “I Quit” – How Serious is the Need for Employee Engagement?](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/fearless-they-say-i-quit-how-serious-is-the-need-for-employee-engagement) By [Swift HR Solutions Team](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/author/swift-hr-solutions-team) | [Leadership](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/leadership), [Recruiting](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/recruiting), [Interview](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/interview), [Planning](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/planning) | [No Comments](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/fearless-they-say-i-quit-how-serious-is-the-need-for-employee-engagement#comments-listing) During recent conversations many have shared how left their jobs without another job already arranged. Some quit and then enrolled in a bootcamp to gain more skills in technology hoping for the best… [Read More](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/fearless-they-say-i-quit-how-serious-is-the-need-for-employee-engagement) Apr 24 ## [Should employees be disciplined if they post something wrong on social media?](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/should-employees-be-disciplined-if-they-post-something-wrong-on-social-media) By [Kendra Fuller, SPHR, SHRM-SCP](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/author/kendra-fuller-sphr-shrm-scp) | [Leadership](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/leadership), [Company Culture](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/company-culture), [Discipline](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/discipline) | [No Comments](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/should-employees-be-disciplined-if-they-post-something-wrong-on-social-media#comments-listing) Questions about social media and the Internet were not a consideration 10 years ago. In the new world of media and technology, companies are often in defense mode. With the power of publishing in the… [Read More](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/should-employees-be-disciplined-if-they-post-something-wrong-on-social-media) Apr 08 ## [Shannon Swift Interview - Podcasting with Smashing Brands](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/shannon-swift-interview-podcasting-with-smashing-brands) By [Swift HR Solutions Team](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/author/swift-hr-solutions-team) | [News](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/news), [Interview](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/interview) | [1 Comments](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/shannon-swift-interview-podcasting-with-smashing-brands#comments-listing) Alec Mountain from Smashing Brands recently interviewed Shannon Swift, the founder of Swift HR Solutions. Shannon also serves as the current Seattle chapter president of Entrepreneurs' Organization,… [Read More](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/shannon-swift-interview-podcasting-with-smashing-brands) Mar 27 ## [Swift HR Solutions Celebrates a Happy 15th Anniversary!](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/swift-hr-solutions-celebrates-a-happy-15th-anniversary) By [Swift HR Solutions Team](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/author/swift-hr-solutions-team) | [Success Story](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/success-story), [News](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/news) | [2 Comments](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/swift-hr-solutions-celebrates-a-happy-15th-anniversary#comments-listing) Fifteen years ago, Swift HR Solutions was born (a month after Facebook). As with many who start a business, Shannon Swift might have been considered irrationally optimistic. Looking back, she had… [Read More](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/swift-hr-solutions-celebrates-a-happy-15th-anniversary) Feb 28 ## [How Giving Feedback Transforms Leaders](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/how-giving-feedback-transforms-leaders) By [Melanie Vargas](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/author/melanie-vargas) | [Leadership](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/leadership), [Feedback](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/feedback), [Book Review](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/book-review) | [No Comments](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/how-giving-feedback-transforms-leaders#comments-listing) This year, I started an amazing journey. I began my education at Hudson Institute’s coaching certification program. I am fascinated by how we transform as individuals. It is the primary reason that… [Read More](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/how-giving-feedback-transforms-leaders) Feb 08 ## [Training for New Managers – the Cure for Future Bad Bosses](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/training-for-new-managers-the-cure-for-future-bad-bosses) By [Melanie Vargas](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/author/melanie-vargas) | [Leadership](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/leadership), [Management](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/management), [Training](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/training), [Development](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/development) | [No Comments](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/training-for-new-managers-the-cure-for-future-bad-bosses#comments-listing) Employees are often promoted to management because they have the technical skills to be successful in their position. Subsequently, they are not given the tools to be effective in their new role.… [Read More](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/training-for-new-managers-the-cure-for-future-bad-bosses) Jan 25 ## [Teamwork – 5 Things I Learned in the Operating Room](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/teamwork-5-things-i-learned-in-the-operating-room) By [Kendra Fuller, SPHR, SHRM-SCP](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/author/kendra-fuller-sphr-shrm-scp) | [Leadership](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/leadership), [Teamwork](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/teamwork), [Communication](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/communication), [Mentoring](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/tag/mentoring) | [2 Comments](https://learn.swifthrsolutions.com/articles/teamwork-5-things-i-learned-in-the-operating-room#comments-listing) Last year, I underwent the rather unpleasant experience of dealing with trigger finger. It’s definitely not as cool as it sounds and has nothing to do with shooting nor cowboys. 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