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Shawna Simcik

As Senior Vice President at Keystone Partners, Shawna Simcik is responsible for successfully managing and fostering current and prospective client relationships, ensuring proper, consistent delivery of leadership development services and planning and executing the business strategy to consistently deliver innovative and disruptive solutions.
Picture of Shawna Simcik

Shawna Simcik

As Senior Vice President at Keystone Partners, Shawna Simcik is responsible for successfully managing and fostering current and prospective client relationships, ensuring proper, consistent delivery of leadership development services and planning and executing the business strategy to consistently deliver innovative and disruptive solutions.
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Professional Development is a Game-Changer for This Year

What’s the secret ingredient that will set the most successful companies apart, both today and in the future? It’s not a flashy new technology or a new marketing program. The answer is more simple yet profound: it’s investment in their people. With the constant disruption in many industries, companies that prioritize professional development have a distinct advantage over those that don’t. It’s not just about attracting great talent. They’re also retaining employees longer, fostering a culture of innovation and engagement, driving productivity, and boosting their bottom line. Professional development isn’t just a nice perk for employees that drains your resources. It’s

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How to Manage Layoffs Mindfully

How to Handle Layoffs Mindfully

Although layoffs have been hovering at historically low levels in the U.S., that doesn’t mean they are rare. For instance, in March 2024, over 1.5 million people were laid off or discharged from their jobs. Although economists don’t seem worried about the current layoff rate, employers continue to face complex challenges that can lead to workforce disruption and restructuring. So it pays to think ahead. Letting go of team members is never easy. For affected employees, the financial hardship is obvious. But the emotional toll often runs deeper. Stress, anxiety, and damaged morale can linger long after severance checks are cashed.

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