IHN HR

Steady Hands in the Storm: Navigating Tumultuous Times in the C-Suite

In today’s volatile business, economic, and political climate, C-suite leaders are constantly challenged to steer their organizations through uncertainty, crisis, and rapid change. Welcome to this episode of the Encouragement for Work podcast, where we sit down with Ford Taylor, renowned leadership expert, business strategist, and founder of Transformational Leadership. Enjoy listening as host Mark Griffin explores with Ford on how executives can lead with clarity, confidence, and integrity during the most difficult times.

Being a  Faith-Driven leader means you act with humility, but also promote accountability.  Tune and learn how accountability is paramount to individual and organizational success.

With decades of experience guiding companies through both growth and adversity, Ford offers a wealth of insights on how leaders can foster resilience, build high-performing teams, and make courageous decisions when the pressure is on.

We’ll dive deep into the core principles of Transformational Leadership, discussing practical strategies for maintaining unity at the top, creating a culture of trust, and developing the emotional intelligence necessary for effective leadership. Ford will share real-world examples of leaders who have successfully navigated organizational turbulence, offering a blueprint for C-suite executives looking to inspire and empower their teams in the face of uncertainty.

Whether you’re a CEO, college president, church leader, senior executive, or an aspiring leader, this conversation will equip you with the energy, a positive mindset, and tools needed to thrive in tumultuous times. Join us as we uncover the leadership strategies that separate those who merely survive from those who rise above the storm to create lasting impact.

If you are looking for leadership intervention at the C-suite level, contact Ford; he has the resources and experiences to help.

Concerned about your organization’s as-is HR programs? The benefits of having a trusted partner guide you and your team to excellence are invaluable. Contact us today. You and your employees will be glad you did. Rise with us by implementing our high-performance remote human-resource programs to help find great people! E-mail us here.

Mark A. Griffin is president and founder of IHN HR. Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter.

 

Building a "Pro-Child" Organization

In this episode of the Encouragement for Work Podcast, we sit down with Josh Wood, Executive Director of Them Before Us and a leading advocate for children’s rights. Together, we explore a transformative approach to corporate culture: creating HR policies that prioritize children’s well-being.

Josh unpacks how businesses can align their employee benefits with justice-driven principles that protect the most vulnerable—children. From evaluating family-building policies to identifying practices that may unintentionally harm kids, this episode is a deep dive into how companies can elevate their HR strategies to support employees while safeguarding future generations.

Discover why influential organizations like the Colson Center are teaming up with Them Before Us to reimagine corporate benefits through a pro-child lens. Packed with actionable insights and practical steps, this conversation will inspire you to view HR not just as a tool for enhancing productivity, but as a force for societal good.

What You’ll Learn:

1. What it truly means to be a "pro-child" organization and how this mindset challenges current HR trends in corporate America.
2. Why children’s rights should matter when shaping HR benefits and organizational policies.
3. The surprising forms of resistance companies face when rethinking benefits—and how to overcome them effectively.

About Our Guest:

Josh Wood brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership, disaster response, and organizational growth. He has spearheaded multimillion-dollar fundraising campaigns, managed large-scale grant programs, and collaborated with organizations to deliver critical resources to communities worldwide. Josh’s expertise extends to directing global volunteer networks, executing impactful disaster relief efforts, and helping nonprofits with initiatives like capital campaigns, book publishing, and model legislation.

About the Host:

Mark A. Griffin brings a wealth of experience as an HR and organizational development professional, coach, consultant, author, and national speaker.

Mark’s passion for fostering engaging and prosperous workplace environments is the driving force behind this podcast series.

Don’t miss this thought-provoking episode that challenges traditional ideas of workplace benefits and redefines what it means to be a family-friendly organization. Tune in now!

–––

Concerned about your organization’s as-is HR programs? The benefits of having a trusted partner guide you and your team to excellence are invaluable.

Contact us today. You and your employees will be glad you did. Rise with us by implementing our high-performance remote human-resource programs to help find great people! E-mail us here.

Mark A. Griffin is president and founder of IHN HR. Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Reenergize Your Workplace With Workplace Chaplains

Employee disengagement is at an all-time high—both at work and at home. Post-COVID, many individuals continue to struggle with isolation, even in a world that no longer requires physical separation. As Christ-followers, we understand that true flourishing happens through connection and community; indeed, iron sharpens iron.

It’s time to break the cycle. Together, we can encourage employees to reengage in their workplaces, homes, and communities. Enter Kristoffer Popovitch, whose passion for workplace chaplaincy offers a pathway to overcoming isolation and fostering thriving environments.

In this episode, Mark and Kristoffer explore strategies to reenergize workplaces by focusing on three transformative areas:

1. Building a Positive Culture
   Workplace chaplains demonstrate that employees matter beyond their productivity. This creates an atmosphere where people feel valued and cared for.
2. Prioritizing Employee Mental Health
   With mental health reaching crisis levels nationwide, chaplain services provide much-needed support, addressing emotional and spiritual well-being.
3. Creating Ripple Effects Through Faith
   When employees come to know the Lord, the impact extends beyond the workplace—transforming families, coworkers, and entire communities. It’s a win-win for everyone.

Kristoffer Popovitch is the Vice President of Operations at Rissinger Resource Group and a dedicated workplace chaplain. With over 33 years of clinical healthcare experience, including 23 years in executive hospital leadership, Kris brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. An ordained minister and lead pastor, Kris also serves on the boards of Knox Theological Seminary and Love Inc. He is a proud husband and father of two adult children who recently married.

Join us as we delve into this meaningful conversation about the power of workplace chaplaincy and its potential to transform lives.

Concerned about your organization’s as-is HR programs? The benefits of having a trusted partner guide you and your team to excellence are invaluable. Contact us today. You and your employees will be glad you did. Rise with us by implementing our high-performance remote human-resource programs to help find great people! E-mail us here.

Mark A. Griffin is president and founder of IHN HR. Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Giving Your Employees the Tools to Be Successful

Every day, you hear people in the workplace grappling with an employee's performance. But many organizations are lacking the key tools for employees to be successful. We frequently encounter potential employees who lack career development opportunities.

It doesn’t have to be that way. Meet Deb Brown Maher. Deb assists organizations' HR departments by offering training and development opportunities to those who significantly contribute to your bottom line. Your salespeople. Whether you're a for-profit organization or a ministry, Deb is an expert to learn from.

Feel positive about selling and getting the results you deserve. Deb's sales training packages equip your sales team to make more sales without being pushy.

Join host Mark Griffin and Deb as they explore the complexities of training the sales team, all while maintaining financial stability and moral integrity. It is possible to find a plan that works for you, despite past difficulties!

–––

Concerned about your organization’s as-is HR programs? The benefits of having a trusted partner guide you and your team to excellence are invaluable.

Contact us today. You and your employees will be glad you did. Rise with us by implementing our high-performance remote human-resource programs to help find great people! E-mail us here.

Mark A. Griffin is president and founder of IHN HR. Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Overcoming Relational Poverty in Your Workplace

More than ever, workers are disengaging from their jobs and their homes. Many people in the post-COVID world continue to live in seclusion, despite not feeling compelled to do so. After all, iron sharpens iron, and Christians know we need each other's love to survive.

Let’s break the cycle and encourage our employees to get reengaged at work, home, and in their communities. Meet Eric Bents. Through workplace engagement, Eric believes we can help people overcome isolation.

Join Mark and Eric as they discuss overcoming relational poverty in your workplace, focusing on three (3) key areas:

• Get employees to focus outward (volunteer, mission work).
• Organize events that will win the affection of your employees' families.
• Create career development programs that bless your people.

Eric is committed to ending relational poverty. As a strategy coach and leadership development expert, Eric assists individuals and organizations in resolving their most pressing issues.

Eric is a great American. During his 30 years in the United States Air Force (20 years active, 10 reserve), Eric deployed to Afghanistan and Bosnia, serving in a wide range of combat and non-combat capacities before retiring as a colonel. His duties covered almost every military mission area, including conventional combat support, nuclear, cyberspace, space, peacekeeping, counterinsurgency, and counterterrorism.

Through his non-profit The Storehouse Movement and his company Win Your Wars, Eric uses his hard-won knowledge of military tactics and strategy in his role as Storehouse Movement leader to offer a framework for anybody to address their most difficult personal, professional, or social issues.

When Eric isn't "warring to win," he enjoys spending time with his wife, Marnie, five [largely] grown children, and one grandson. He also enjoys hunting and being outside.

Concerned about the HR programs at your organization? The benefits of having a trusted partner to guide you and your team to excellence are invaluable. Contact us today. You—and your employees—will be glad you did.

Rise with us by implementing our high-performance remote human-resource programs to help find great people! E-mailus here.

Mark A. Griffin is president and founder of In HIS Name HR LLC. Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter

Navigating Politics at Work, Church, or in the Community

Over the past several months, many of our clients have brought up questions about speaking about politics at work. Being a Christian in the workplace can be very difficult. Many religious exempt employers are terrified to even consider bringing a message from the pulpit. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

We are in tumultuous times when Christians can't even speak to each other regarding certain topics. We miss incredible opportunities to love each other and learn from each other when we don't speak opening with each other regarding our views. But, what if we were all comfortable with our political views and could speak openly?

Meet Pastor Joel L. Rissinger. He believes we have an obligation to speak openly with one another in every aspect of our walks with the Lord, especially politics.  Pastor Joel L. Rissinger and his wife Karen have been married for almost 40 years and have two adult children, a marvelous son-in-law, two foster grandsons, and two gorgeous granddaughters.

Pastor Joel is a shepherd as part of Standing Stone Ministry (www.standingstoneministry.org) and an interim pastor with IPM (www.interimpastors.org).

He is co-founding Pastor Emeritus of LifeWay Church in Newington, Connecticut, and he has been in full-time ministry since 1992. In this capacity, he has led several congregations through major transitions prior to planting.

He and his wife Karen, a school psychologist, have helped hundreds of couples through counseling, their popular “Marriage Timeout” retreats, Iron Sharpens Iron Seminars, and other public ministry.

Tune in and listen as Mark and Pastor Joel give you encouragement for work!

_____________

Concerned about the HR programs at your organization? The benefits of having a trusted partner to guide you and your team to excellence are invaluable. Contact us today. You—and your employees—will be glad you did.

Rise with us by implementing our high-performance remote human-resource programs to help find great people! E-mailus here.

Mark A. Griffin is president and founder of In HIS Name HR LLC. Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter

Covenant Choice: Tailored Health Plans for Faith-Driven Employers

In today's rapidly changing healthcare landscape, small- and mid-market private employers often feel pressured to compromise on their health plans. They accept one-size-fits-all solutions that don't align with their values, thinking they have no other option.

But what if they do?

Meet Ericka McPherson, Esq., executive director of Covenant Choice. Her organization offers a transformative alternative that gives even small-sized employers the same control, transparency, and cost-containment strategies enjoyed by larger corporations. These innovative healthcare plans allow for:

1. Tailored benefits that align with Christian values, ensuring that one's business supports what matters most
2. National health plans, including PPO, HDHP, and HSA options
3. Transparent structure and costs
4. Multiple choices for individual company flexibility and member-owned status.

Covenant Choice for Small Groups specifically provides a unique opportunity to offer employees a health insurance plan that reflects commitment to faith and values. Exclusively available through the Christian Employers Alliance, this self-insured product provides protection against large claims with various options for deductibles, drug cards, and stop-loss insurance.

Join host Mark Griffin as he and Ericka discuss the intricacies of running smaller businesses while properly insuring their employees – without breaking the bank or one’s morals. As challenging as it may have felt in the past, it really is possible to find a plan that works for you!

Want to contact Erika or meet with a member of her team? Simply text "Broker" or "Employer" to 28323.

–––

Concerned about your organization’s as-is HR programs? The benefits of having a trusted partner guide you and your team to excellence are invaluable.

Contact us today. You and your employees will be glad you did. Rise with us by implementing our high-performance remote human-resource programs to help find great people! E-mail us here.

Mark A. Griffin is president and founder of In HIS Name HR LLC. Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter.

 

 

How HR Can Help Employees Save Their Marriages and Your Organization’s Productivity

Employers lose a lot of productivity from employees who are struggling in their marriages or going through a divorce. The Marriage Hub can help you support your employees who are struggling with their marriages. This is a benefit to them, their children, and to you as the leader of your organization.

Meet Dr. Bruce R. McCracken. Bruce has been leading the Marriage Hub for over 17 years. Bruce has been focused on doing marriage intensives for over 10 years, helping couples save their marriages from the devastation of divorce. The Marriage Hub has an 85% success rate. Meaning that their couples are still married a year after their intensive.

To get the word out about the program and to help others, the Marriage Hub has worked with a number of business owners who were interested in awarding scholarships to employees to help prevent marriages from falling apart. This has started a focused outreach to business owners to help their employees save their marriages. But the Marriage Hub is not just for businesses; they serve all sectors, including churches, ministries, and colleges.

Join host Mark Griffin as he interviews Bruce regarding the great news for 2024! The Marriage Hub is expanding their ministry to two new locations this year: Phoenix, AZ, and Charlotte, NC, due to the increasing demand for intensives. There’re also reinstating marriage enrichment events with a monthly date night for couples in the Lancaster Pennsylvania area and two enrichment retreats for couples in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, as well.

____________

The benefits of having a trusted partner guide you and your team to excellence are invaluable.

Contact us today. You—and your employees—will be glad you did.

Rise with us by implementing our high-performance remote human-resource programs to help find great people! E-mail them here.

Mark A. Griffin is president and founder of In His Name HR LLC. Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Compassionate Reduction In Force & Layoffs, They Can Be Done Audio.mp3

Downsizing can be daunting, to say the least. Many of us have been let go ourselves over the course of our working lives. But even if we haven’t, we understand the obvious that it’s not a desirable experience.

When the economy turns though, almost every industry gets hurt. In which case, these trying times have had an impact on a wide range of organizations – and will no doubt continue to do so from here. So, sometimes, letting workers go is a necessity.

Yet, believe it or not, there are Bible-based ways to handle such situations, designed to make it easier for everyone involved. Meet Karmae Fahr, who says she’s seen it all… including downsizing done incorrectly. As she tells Mark, however, employers can learn how to:

1. Plan for notification day
2. Have a strategy in place for employee engagement afterward
3. Compile services for exiting employees to utilize.

Karmae is an executive search and recruitment expert, business consultant, entrepreneur, executive coach, trainer, and mentor with 30+ years’ experience. As principal executive of The Fahr Group (TFG) since founding it in 2007, she brings depth and breadth to organizations by successfully selecting candidates for positions from vice president through the C-suite.

Early in her career, Karmae helped build family businesses before transitioning into a recruitment position in the ‘80s. Today, she and her Fahr Group team serve clients nationwide and across industries in their quest to find top-notch management members. They currently boast a 100% fill rate for all searches – an unbeatable track record they proudly uphold and protect!

–––

Concerned about your organization’s as-is HR programs? The benefits of having a trusted partner guide you and your team to excellence are invaluable.

Contact us today. You and your employees will be glad you did. Rise with us by implementing our high-performance remote human-resource programs to help find great people! E-mail us here.

Mark A. Griffin is president and founder of In HIS Name HR LLC. Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Podcast: Building Cultures of Wellness – at Work and Home

What does the word “healthy” mean to you?

We all have our own opinions of health and wellness based on our own unique experiences. Yet it’s essential to have a unified understanding in any workplace that creates a specific culture of wellness.

This isn't supposed to be a token effort or Band-Aid treatment. Christ-centered wellness – living fully the way God intended – must become our new employment and employer norm: one that is so effective, it follows workers from the office to the home.

And yes, that is possible.

Meet Dr. April Jones, a healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience in optimizing and creating innovative processes. As CEO and founder of Storehouse Wellness, she champions a holistic, faith-based approach to health.

Dr. Jones spent years in traditional healthcare, where she helped people find the right medications to manage their disease symptoms, created pathways for easier and safer medical journeys, and helped to remove barriers to accessing necessary medication and proper education about these drugs. That’s how she came to realize the stark truth that providers don’t focus nearly enough on…

How to be well without medical intervention.

She now leads a premier, integrated, Christ-centered comprehensive wellness solution that removes fragmentation from well-being efforts. Dr. Jones’ program has four pillars at its core: nourishment, physical fitness, mental wellness/stress management, and financial health. It seeks to transform mindsets and strengthen internal motivation through a biblical perspective and focus on spiritual relationship.

Dr. Jones’ firm offers wellness navigation for accountability support and resource coordination, as well as 24/7 chaplaincy.

An accomplished consultant, board member, mentor, and coach, she blends hands-on healthcare experience with strategic business acumen. Dr. Jones also authored "No Mess, No Message," a Christian motivational book on overcoming adversity; founded The Drifted Drum Co., a faith-based publishing and events company; and is a sought-after speaker. She holds degrees from Union University, University of Tennessee, University of Memphis, and Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry.

___________

Concerned about the HR programs at your organization? The benefits of having a trusted partner to guide you and your team to excellence are invaluable. Contact us today. You – and your employees – will be glad you did.

Rise with us by implementing our high-performance human-resource programs to help find great people! E-mail us here.

Mark A. Griffin is president and founder of In HIS Name HR LLC. Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter.