You’ve probably heard us talk about Rockstars and Superstars. If you haven’t heard us talk about that, don’t worry - we’ll explain! In this episode, we’re discussing how both Superstars and Rockstars can show their value to leadership/ownership in a way that can help you advocate for a raise, bonus, or other benefits.

Here are the links to the articles referenced in this episode:

University of Washington: Professional and Continuing Education

https://www.pce.uw.edu/news-features/articles/show-your-value-work

Insperity: https://www.insperity.com/blog/how-to-prove-the-value-of-hr-to-your-companys-decision-makers/

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With all the uncertainty in the economy these days, many companies are making cuts to programs, benefits, and even employees. In this episode, we are discussing ways that companies can save money AND their employees! So grab your favorite beverage and join us for this worthwhile discussion! You just might be the answer your company needs!

Here are the links to the articles referenced in this episode: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/cost-savings-examples https://www.yarooms.com/blog/cost-saving-ideas-for-the-workplace https://www.brex.com/spend-trends/expense-management/cost-reduction-strategies-for-reducing-business-expenses https://www.yarooms.com/solutions/sustainable-workplace

As always, we are so grateful to you for being a fellow Whino! We would love to hear from you regarding topics you’d like us to discuss or wines you’d like us to try! Feel free to reach out at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com.

Also, please follow us on Patreon for more wine - and whine- related content!

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In this episode we are drilling down on the topic of finding candidates with specialized skills. We've got Steve Sova of Sandella Sova Search Partners with us, who specializes in recruiting tax and finance professionals, to share his expertise. We'll cover some of the challenges, the opportunities, and what employers should think about BEFORE they even start their search. You may even want to try the spicy drink suggestion that Melanie Flannery at UniFirst Corporation sent our way! So, grab your favorite glass of vino and join us!

Here is the link to the article we referenced in today's show: https://hingemarketing.com/blog/story/employee-recruitment-strategies-your-10-minute-survivors-guide-to-winning-the-talent-wars

As always, we are so grateful to you for being a fellow Whino! We would love to hear from you regarding topics you’d like us to discuss or wines you’d like us to try! Feel free to reach out at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com. Also, please follow us on Patreon for more wine - and whine- related content!

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