Turning the Corner HR

09/04/2026

HR policies can look great on paper. The real question is whether they actually work when an employee needs them.

At Intrepid U with Patriot Growth Insurance Services, Turning the Corner HR’s John Bartley shared current HR trends and practical strategies leaders can use right now.

One great example: “mystery shop” your Employee Assistance Program to see what employees actually experience when they try to use it.

John also helped leaders untangle how leave, short term disability and PTO interact, an increasingly important issue for companies managing employees across multiple states.

Thank you to the Patriot Growth team for bringing everyone together for a great day of learning!

09/02/2026

HR policies have rules. But the best ones also have a reason.

John Bartley shares why we like to ask, “What is the spirit of this policy?”

The goal is to protect your business while creating enough flexibility for managers to lead their people well. Compliance matters, but so does making sure your policies actually work in the real world.

Need help navigating HR compliance without turning your employee handbook into a novel? We can help.

https://turningthecornerhr.com/compliance-risk-management/

08/27/2026

We’re excited to see our CEO, Kendra Prospero, featured by VoyageDenver!

Kendra shares how her curiosity about people and work led her from IBM to founding Turning the Corner HR, along with the belief that continues to guide our team today: people should love the work they do.

Since 2011, TTC has helped growing companies nationwide recruit the right people, develop stronger leaders, and build workplaces where employees can thrive.

Meet the heart behind our mission and read Kendra’s story:

https://voyagedenver.com/interview/exploring-life-business-with-kendra-prospero-of-turning-the-corner-hr/

08/26/2026

Being great at your job doesn’t automatically mean you know how to lead people.

Yet that’s how a lot of new managers get their start: “You’re great at what you do. Congratulations, you’re a manager!” 🎉

Then we forget the part where we actually teach them how to manage.

Jeni Rulon explains why management training matters, not just for the person stepping into leadership, but for their team and the company as a whole.

Great managers aren’t just promoted. They’re developed.

Learn more about leadership and management training from Turning the Corner HR: https://turningthecornerhr.com/training/

08/24/2026

Most companies know a bad hire is expensive.

Far fewer have built a hiring process designed to prevent one.

On the newest episode of *How I Turned the Corner*, Kendra talks with Tim Huelskamp, CEO of 1440 Media, about the unusually thorough way his company hires.

One of our favorite ideas? A paid mock board meeting that gives candidates the opportunity to actually show how they think, strategize, communicate, and work with the team.

It gives 1440 a much better look at the candidate AND gives the candidate a much better look at the company.

That’s what a great hiring process should do.

If you hire people, manage people, or own a growing business, this episode is worth a listen.

🎧 *How to Hire Only A Players: Inside 1440 Media’s Unusual Interview Process with Tim Huelskamp*

Listen here: https://turningthecornerhr.com/podcast/

08/19/2026

Turning the Corner HR, Women in Manufacturing Colorado, and Dress for Success Denver recently shared an amazing afternoon filled with connection, honest conversation, and support for a wonderful cause. 🧡

Our panel, led by the knowledgeable Andrea Wombacher, brought together women from different manufacturing environments to discuss workplace attire and confidence. We talked about how expectations continue to change and how much time and energy women often spend trying to “get it right.”

At Turning the Corner HR, we believe everyone should feel comfortable, safe, confident, and good about how they show up at work. That looks different for each person, but it can play an important role in building respect and opening doors to new opportunities. 🌟

Thank you to everyone who donated gently used accessories and created cards filled with encouragement. Your generosity will help women feel supported and equipped as they take the next step in their careers.

A huge thank you to Amara Martin for sharing more about the incredible programs Dress for Success Denver provides. The outfit is only one piece of the puzzle. Their career coaching, support groups, and employment resources help women create meaningful and lasting change. 💖

And a very special thank you to our teammate Jeni Rulon for helping bring the event together and making it so much fun. No one who knows Jeni will be surprised by that last part! 🤩

08/18/2026

Fresh HR insights, without the corporate alphabet soup. ☕️

Our latest edition of HR That Works For You is now available, featuring practical ideas and resources to help leaders build stronger teams and better workplaces.

Take a few minutes to catch up, then let us know which topic stood out to you most.

Read the newsletter:

How ElkStone Basements Solved Their HR Challenges ElkStone Basements shares how they tackled their HR challenges and built a stronger, more confident team with the right support in place. We worked with their HR leader Jen on projects, one at a time, and she appreciated our flexibility and how custo

08/11/2026

One of the questions I hear from growing business owners is:

“When are we big enough to need HR?”

I think that’s the wrong question.

You don’t suddenly need HR because employee #25 or #50 walked through the door.

You need HR when managing people starts getting complicated enough that it affects the business.

Maybe you’re spending too much time handling employee issues.

Maybe every manager handles performance problems differently.

Maybe hiring has become a scramble.

Maybe you find yourself Googling employment questions and hoping you’re interpreting the answer correctly. 😬

Those are the signals I pay attention to.

And bringing in HR doesn’t automatically mean hiring a full time HR manager. Sometimes a growing business needs experienced HR leadership and support without needing another full time employee.

We put together 10 signs that can help you figure out where your business is right now.

If you’re wondering whether it’s time, take a look:

https://turningthecornerhr.com/blog/2026/08/04/when-should-a-small-business-hire-hr/

Wondering when a small business should hire HR? Learn the 10 signs it's time, how fractional HR works, and why partnering with a trusted HR partner can help your business grow.

08/04/2026

We're excited to announce one of our most meaningful events of the summer... Handbags and Hardhats: Dressing for Success! 👷‍♀️👩‍💼👩‍🏭

Join Women in Manufacturing Colorado for a conversation about how attire and appearance influence confidence and credibility for women in manufacturing.

This one goes well beyond clothing! We'll explore confidence, authenticity, leadership presence, safety, and culture; the things that shape how we show up and how we're seen. 💡

We're pairing the networking & discussion with a handbag and accessory drive benefiting Dress for Success Denver, whose mission is to empower women to achieve economic independence through professional attire, a network of support, and career development tools. 🙌

Here's how you can make an impact: Bring interview-ready accessories, such as handbags, jewelry, scarves, or shoes. Every donation is tax deductible and goes directly to DFS Denver's professional clothing program. And to make it even more meaningful, tuck a $20 bill and an inspirational note inside your donation for the woman who receives it. 💖

🗓️ Tuesday, August 18, 2026
🕑 3 - 5pm MST
📍 The AMP (lobby) | 1580 N Logan St, Denver
💰 WiM Members $15 | Nonmembers $20 | Student Members $10

A special thank you to Turning the Corner HR team for hosting us at The AMP! ✨

Seats are limited, so reserve yours today before we sell out!
🎟️ https://lnkd.in/g8qDniS9

We hope to see you there!

07/31/2026

Honored to be included in the Summer 2026 edition of Vistage Perspectives alongside an incredible group of business leaders.

Vistage asked leaders one simple but important question:

"What is your toughest leadership challenge?"

It's a question every CEO wrestles with, and there are no one size fits all answers. I'm grateful for the opportunity to contribute my perspective and to learn from the insights shared by so many other leaders.

Thank you, Vistage, for including me in this conversation.

Read the collection of leadership perspectives here: