I have found myself in a significant season of change this spring. On the personal front, my oldest will be graduating from high school this
When it comes to correcting inappropriate workplace behavior, my favorite strategy is straightforward: I intervene early and often. It’s not just a method—it’s a mindset,
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in HR leadership is this: If you want to solve real employee relations challenges, you have to
Onboarding sets the tone for a new hire’s entire experience. So why settle for less than the best? Try these game-changing virtual onboarding strategies to revolutionize your process into a seamless, engaging, and unforgettable welcome.
Have you heard the news? Tara is back to teaching yoga at CorePower Yoga again! This time at the Tempe location. Try a class soon
Check out this article from Voyage Magazine Phoenix. It is a great, quick read on Tara Bethell and Copper Quail Consulting!
When you’re in your 20s or 30s, retirement might be the last thing on your mind, but it’s never too early to save money, invest
Having a financial safety net is a critical component of any small business. If something unanticipated occurs, there could be serious repercussions if you don’t
As a business owner, it’s not uncommon to have properties in multiple states. Whether you’ve bought a vacation home or you’re looking to expand your
Stress. It’s the shadow that follows us everywhere we go. And like the famous Robert Lewis Stevenson poem, My Shadow, “…he hasn’t got a notion
Collaboration within a company is necessary to achieve common goals. However, this can only occur where there is true teamwork and a certain level of
Many women in the workforce are seeking a balance between their career and personal lives. According to an InvestmentNews Research survey, only 19 percent of
Whether you’re looking to start a business or are thinking about relocating, consider Waddell, Arizona. You’ll benefit from a low crime rate and affordable housing,
As a small business owner, you know what it means to be busy every day and sometimes even every hour. You also know how important
Expanding a business is not often easy, and the decision can be more complex if you want to expand internationally. Unless you have extensive experience,
If you’re looking for new talent to hire for your small business, you may want to consider hiring immigrants. There are a number of reasons
With its low cost of living, loose regulations, cultural riches, and a job market as hot as the weather, Arizona’s state capital city Phoenix is
Your employees are the driving force of your company, ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly and your customers are happy. Obviously, it’s important that you keep
While a large home office can be a fantastic place to work if you have the space for one, a well-designed workspace is the most
If you can run in the heat, you can run anytime, anywhere, so there’s never a better time to start training for a 5k. A
As a business owner, there may be times when you need a bit of extra help, but not so much that you must hire a
Have you seen this year’s 2021 KNOW Book featuring Tara Bethell, Founder & CEO, of Copper Quail Consulting? This feature would not have been possible
Guest Blog by Katie Conroy, Advice Mine As a small business owner, few things are worse than being forced to close your doors. Even if
Guest blog by Stephanie Haywood, My Life Boost During the pandemic, it’s incredibly important to avoid crowded places where you may contract the disease or
Guest Blog by Katie Conroy, AdviceMine.com Being self-employed and owning your own company is incredibly exciting. After all, you get to be your own boss!
Confession time: My intern and right-hand gal, Shweta, and I were reviewing our content and social media calendar recently h to see what holidays and
Arizona SHRM successfully concluded its first-ever virtual conference last week. The theme was, “Human Factors in Technology” and what a perfect topic as we embrace
This blog comes from guest writer, and Copper Quail Consulting (CQC) HR Intern, Shweta Deokule, MBA! Shweta holds an MBA and several HR certifications. She
Recently, I’ve been back in recruiting mode to help a new company and while I love connecting with interesting people, there are so many things
Are you falling prey to the movement right now to not take PTO (paid time off) because you can’t go anywhere exotic this summer? Or
Employee engagement, the emotional connection, excitement and readiness employees should feel each day to tackle their work, can be influenced greatly by the relationship (or
“Refer your friends and family to earn a bonus!” We’ve all heard about these programs and I know I’ve used this as a recruitment tool.
Tara Bethell, Founder & CEO, Copper Quail Consulting, will be the featured guest on The Nonprofit Show, presented by the American Nonprofit Academy on Monday,
What are you doing with your newfound time since you’re not commuting to work as often as you used to? Why not use that time
If you missed the AzODN Recognition and Appreciation Zoom Program, you missed a good one! We talked about successful and failed attempts in giving and
Ten years ago, when an employee asked to work from home, the answer was often something like, “Well, if we do that for you, we’ll
June 30 – Appreciation & Recognition Join Lori Howard, Liz Kinsfather and Tara Bethell for a facilitated conversation on Appreciation and Recognition – The Differences,
I love to help clients create and launch employee handbooks. Seeing all their ideas, mission language, and benefits they provide come together with their specific
For Arizona Minority, Women, and LGBTQ-owned Businesses I have long been a people-person and will talk to anyone (playground, grocery store, on the sidewalk) and
My yoga journey began in 2002 as a way to lose weight for my wedding. I had no idea that completing that VHS (!) tape workout every
Diversity… inclusion… equity… We hear these words a lot and rightfully so. Research shows time and again that diverse workplaces lead to innovation, creativity, loyalty
Not sure where to spend your finite employee dollars? I believe there are three buckets you should invest in and these can all be started
I was recently asked for tips (probably because it is graduation season) on making a resume stand out. Here are my top three tips all
It is important to first identify how or why the interview went bad before crafting a recovery strategy. It is always best practice to send
The short answer: absolutely. In fact, I would go so far as to say you should bring a few notes. This shows preparation to those that are
Are your virtual team meetings in a rut of listening while everyone reports out? What if you could bring purpose, collaboration, and energy back into
Are your All-Hands Meetings feeling humdrum? There are several ways you can pump some life into them. I am a firm believer that these meetings
With the majority of teams moving to remote work quickly and a bit haphazardly, I wanted to share a few things I’ve found through research
I recently received this question and wanted to share a few thoughts. My overall experience is that no, you should not leave jobs off your
Cover letters still matter in this day and age for three reasons: they provide another quick layer to weed out candidates, they paint the picture
