Turning the Corner HR

10/22/2026

Company values should be more than words on a wall.

We loved partnering with Jaime and the Alliance team to turn the values they were already living into something clear, meaningful, and useful in everyday work.

In this generous review, Jaime shared that the process helped create values employees believe in and showed the team how to use them in hiring, performance reviews, one on ones, and everyday decision making.

That is exactly the goal. Not a polished list that gathers dust, but values people recognize, believe in, and can actually use.

Thank you, Jaime, for trusting Turning the Corner HR with this important work. We loved working with your team, too.

Read Jaime’s full review:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cvLban6TJhJUYmoN7

10/21/2026

One of our most popular workplace guides just got a refresh.

Tough conversations are never comfortable, but avoiding them rarely makes things better. We updated this practical guide with eight steps to help managers prepare, communicate clearly, and protect trust at work.

Whether you need to address performance, give constructive feedback, or work through a disagreement, preparation can make a difficult conversation much more productive.

Our guide walks through eight practical steps to help you communicate clearly, listen openly, and protect trust at work.

People problems are hard. We help you solve them.

Read the full guide:

https://turningthecornerhr.com/blog/2022/06/17/step-by-step-guide-to-having-tough-conversations-at-work/

Learn eight practical steps for having tough conversations at work, including how to prepare, give clear feedback, listen openly, and build trust.

10/13/2026

“Culture is what you tolerate.”

Scott Capelin has built that idea into the way he hires, develops leaders, and grows InLife Wellness Pilates.

His philosophy?

Hire for character. Train for skill.

In this episode of How I Turned the Corner, Scott joins Kendra Prospero to talk about creating accountability, developing leaders from within, and protecting workplace culture as a business grows.

They also explore Scott’s “above the line” mindset of ownership, accountability, and responsibility versus falling into blame, excuses, and denial when something goes wrong.

For leaders trying to build a strong organization while scaling, there is a lot to take away from this conversation.

Listen here:
https://turningthecornerhr.com/blog/2026/09/24/hire-for-character-train-for-skill-scott-capelin/

10/08/2026

What if the final stage of your hiring process actually showed you what it would be like to work with someone?

At 1440 Media, finalists participate in a paid mock board meeting where they dig into the business, develop ideas for their potential role, and work through them with senior leaders.

It is a very different approach to hiring, and it seems to be working.

1440 CEO Tim Huelskamp joined Kendra Prospero on How I Turned the Corner to share how the company hires high performers, builds trust on a fully remote team, and creates a culture centered on curiosity, transparency, and autonomy.

One particularly impressive stat: 1440 has never had someone complete its hiring process, receive an offer, and turn it down.

Listen here: https://turningthecornerhr.com/blog/2026/08/20/how-to-hire-only-a-players-inside-1440-medias-unusual-interview-process-with-tim-huelskamp/

10/06/2026

What does a great HR partnership look like?
For the Colorado Health Foundation, it meant having a partner who understood their organization, their people and their culture.
Turning the Corner HR worked alongside their team to create a customized professional development framework and help them think more strategically about their people operations.
We’re grateful to Maria, Senior Director of HR, for sharing what the partnership has meant to their team.
Watch their story:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FcjGQZdBV8

10/01/2026

Should you hire an internal recruiter or work with a recruiting partner?
The answer really comes down to how your company hires.
If you’re hiring continuously, a full time internal recruiter may be a smart investment.
If you only have a few critical hires each year, need specialized or leadership talent, or your hiring needs change throughout the year, a recruiting partner may give you the expertise and flexibility you need without adding permanent overhead.
Our article breaks down the differences, including cost, candidate reach, flexibility, speed, and when each option makes sense.
Read it here:
https://turningthecornerhr.com/blog/2026/08/04/recruiting-firm-vs-internal-recruiter-which-is-right-for-your-business/

09/26/2026

Here's to another year of turning job descriptions into dream matches.

09/24/2026

A critical hire can change the trajectory of a company. The wrong one can too.

After more than 15 years in recruiting and HR leadership, Kendra Prospero has seen what happens when companies rush to fill important positions.

The cost goes far beyond recruiting expenses. It can affect the team, culture, customers, momentum, and the leaders who ultimately have to fix the problem.

That’s why our recruiting process starts before we ever look for a candidate.

We work to understand the business, the culture, what the role actually needs to accomplish, and the kind of person who can help move the company forward.

Because the right hire shouldn’t just fit a job description. They should help change what’s possible.

Have a critical role you know you need to fill?

Learn more about our recruiting approach:

https://turningthecornerhr.com/recruiting/

09/23/2026

Our CEO, Kendra Prospero, will be joining fellow founders and CEOs at Conscious Entrepreneur: Deepening in Boulder on October 8.

The event is designed to go beyond the usual business conversations and create space for meaningful discussions about leadership, growth, relationships, and the realities of building and leading a company.

We believe great leaders never stop learning, and we love seeing Kendra make time to connect with other Colorado business leaders, exchange ideas, and bring new perspectives back to our team and the leaders we work with.

Interested in joining her? Learn more and register here:

https://consciousentrepreneur.us/fall-deepening/

09/18/2026

We’re proud to be recognized by Denver Business Journal as one of the largest women-owned businesses in the Denver area for 2026.

Since 2011, Turning the Corner HR has grown by helping other organizations grow, providing HR consulting, recruiting, compliance support, and leadership development.

We’re grateful to our clients, partners, and team who continue to trust us with their people and their businesses.