April 10, 2024
A blended team, aka a team that has employees and contractors working together, is a super profitable way to scale your business. But sometimes it can feel like you’re carrying the weight of your team’s happiness and productivity on your shoulders.
It’s too much, right? Especially for compassionate leaders who genuinely care about their people.
Good news, straight from the HR horse’s mouth: you’re not actually as on the line for everyone’s wellbeing as you may think. Was that a sigh of relief I just heard?
That’s right, it’s time to rethink our responsibilities as leaders.
If you’re leading a blended team of employees and contractors and finding it tough to manage everyone’s wellbeing, let’s chat about where to channel your leadership energy and where it’s okay to take a step back.
Remember, the nature and degree of control over someone’s work will vary depending on their classification. So it makes sense that your management approach will have to vary as well, right?
Leadership is heavy enough as it is…this episode will help you lighten your load!
Timestamps
2:15 The Responsibility of Business Owners and Leaders To Your Team
6:25 Demanding a Good Client Experience From Your Contractors
11:45 Different Leadership Approaches for Employees and Contractors
15:25 Managing Performance and Enriching the Employee Experience
18:35 Legal and Compliance Implications Of How You Treat A Blended Team
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