Michael Conlin - Garnet River

Onboarding tips to boost employee engagement and retention

Michael Conlin2023-01-17T15:26:00-05:00

Recruiters regularly lament the lack of qualified, available candidates for quality jobs. HR pros talk about how hard it is to retain them once found. The driver of both is the same: there are a lot of great jobs and not enough great and/or interested people to fill them. This makes keeping the talent you find engaged and happy is more important than ever—because finding their replacement may not be so easy. Here are some tips to effectively onboard for employee engagement and retention.

Onboarding tips to boost employee engagement and retentionMichael Conlin2023-01-17T15:26:00-05:00

Why you should migrate to the cloud, and tips for doing it successfully

Michael Conlin2023-01-25T09:33:18-05:00

Data is a valued asset for most organizations. Most have more than they realize. Few know where it all is. Even fewer know how to leverage it to create opportunity. Then there’s the challenge of making sure it’s all secure. Here are four benefits of cloud data migration and a checklist to help you navigate your way to the cloud with minimal disruption and maximum success.

Why you should migrate to the cloud, and tips for doing it successfullyMichael Conlin2023-01-25T09:33:18-05:00

IV&V Lessons: Five things learned over 30 years

Michael Conlin2023-07-21T11:00:45-04:00

Carl Blanchette is a respected Independent Verification & Validation leader. After 30 years contributing to programs, primarily in health and human services, with a specialization in child support systems, he has learned many IVV lessons. Here are his top five.

IV&V Lessons: Five things learned over 30 yearsMichael Conlin2023-07-21T11:00:45-04:00

Pitchers, robots, and work that is real

Michael Conlin2023-05-09T12:51:42-04:00

Poet Marge Piercy may make the best case for Robotic Process Automation (RPA)—without ever intending to. It allows people to be of use by returning them to work that is real. How? By encouraging the use of technology as it was intended—to accomplish more, easier, without error, and at a quicker pace.

Pitchers, robots, and work that is realMichael Conlin2023-05-09T12:51:42-04:00

Toxic data: You own it…unless you can prove you don’t

Michael Conlin2023-01-30T15:22:54-05:00

Data is a valued asset that can propel growth. How you collect and store it can create a risk profile you don’t fully understand—with potentially negative consequences. That’s why you need to assume you have toxic data until you can prove you can’t.

Toxic data: You own it…unless you can prove you don’tMichael Conlin2023-01-30T15:22:54-05:00

Me, myself, and I: Can personality tests power performance?

Michael Conlin2023-07-21T11:02:42-04:00

Are you familiar with Ray Dalio’s Principles You? Garnet River CEO Steve Richards is most like “The Inspirer” but has attributes of “The Entertainer” and “The Impresario.” Not surprising if you know him. Read what Steve thinks about personality tests and why he values them.

Me, myself, and I: Can personality tests power performance?Michael Conlin2023-07-21T11:02:42-04:00

Remember the basics: Cybersecurity 101

Michael Conlin2022-12-06T12:47:09-05:00

As protecting data becomes more challenging and complex, with new tools being introduced to the market seemingly daily, three simple, core cybersecurity basics remain the best weapon to combat threats.

Remember the basics: Cybersecurity 101Michael Conlin2022-12-06T12:47:09-05:00

Hanlon named practice lead, HR Consulting

Michael Conlin2022-12-06T12:50:40-05:00

Highly regarded Capital Region NY-based HR consultant Kathaleen Hanlon has been name practice lead for Garnet River's new HR consulting practice.

Hanlon named practice lead, HR ConsultingMichael Conlin2022-12-06T12:50:40-05:00

Caregiver support: How to not lose yourself (when finding yourself) in the service of others

Michael Conlin2023-01-30T15:28:54-05:00

One in five American adults are caregivers. More than a quarter of them struggle with coordination and just under a quarter of them (23 percent) say being in the service of others is bad for their health. New technology platforms make caregiver support easier by helping people do more with less.

Caregiver support: How to not lose yourself (when finding yourself) in the service of othersMichael Conlin2023-01-30T15:28:54-05:00

Project Manager – Available for Direct or Contract Hire

Michael Conlin2022-12-19T13:25:41-05:00

Garnet River has a project manager coming off contract and available for immediate direct or contract hire. 20+ years TPM IT delivery, 10+ years change management, 20+ years relationship development. Highly experienced and credentialed, with proficiency across a wide range of technology platforms.

Project Manager – Available for Direct or Contract HireMichael Conlin2022-12-19T13:25:41-05:00

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