The Bradley Partnerships

09/15/2026

Finding the right job requires a personalized approach. Join Lois Bradley at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh on Sept 28th, 6pm-7:30pm for an interactive session on finding the right job for YOU. Learn how to personalize your job search, strengthen your networking skills, and stand out to potential employers.

Attend online or in person at the Job & Career Education Center on the second floor of CLP-Main in Oakland.

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CLP – Mt. Washington is temporarily closed without a set date to reopen. We will share a timeline for reopening as soon as we are able. We apologize for the inconvenience.

09/09/2026

ATTENTION CAREER OPPORTUNITY! 💼⚠️
Our client is seeking a Director of Education and Evaluation to lead educational and workforce development initiatives.

If you—or someone in your network—would be a great fit for this unique leadership opportunity, we encourage you to share so they may apply.

Learn more here with the link to our Careers page: https://www.bradleypartnerships.com/director-of-education-and-evaluation

Please share this opportunity with your network! Thank you in advance for your help in sharing this opportunity.

09/04/2026

Are You Looking to Buy a Business or Prepare to Sell One?

Join entrepreneurs, small business owners, advisors, lenders, accountants, attorneys, and business brokers for an exclusive full-day event dedicated to the opportunities and challenges of business ownership transitions.

Whether you're looking to acquire an existing business, develop an exit strategy, or understand the financial, legal, and operational aspects of business succession, the Buy/Sell Fair 2026 provides the knowledge and professional connections you need to move forward with confidence.

Business ownership transitions represent some of the most important decisions entrepreneurs make. Don't miss this opportunity to gain expert guidance, explore financing solutions, and connect with professionals who can help you navigate the buying or selling process.

Register today and take the next step in your business journey!
https://www.sbdc.duq.edu/Event-BizBurgh-Presents-BuySell-Fair

09/01/2026

Labor Day 2026: Honoring the Workforce That Built Our Past—and Will Shape Our Future

Labor Day gives us an opportunity to recognize the talent, determination, and ingenuity of American workers who have built our businesses, strengthened our communities, and shaped our nation. But it should also cause leaders to look ahead as the workforce is changing rapidly. AI and automation are reshaping jobs and required skills. Multiple generations are working side by side with different expectations. Organizations are competing for talent while facing continued pressure to improve productivity, retain high performers, develop future leaders, and control costs.

A Labor Day Challenge for Leaders
This Labor Day, thank your employees for what they have accomplished—and then look ahead. The organizations positioned for the future will be those that recognize, develop, and unleash the potential of their people.

From all of us at The Bradley Partnerships, we wish our clients, colleagues, partners, and their employees a safe and enjoyable Labor Day.

08/18/2026

Your best employee usually doesn’t resign overnight.

The warning signs often show up long before the resignation letter does.

- A high performer stops offering ideas.
- They ask fewer questions.
- They become less engaged.
- They stop going above and beyond.

And sometimes, the problem isn’t the employee—it’s what’s happening around them.

In our latest blog, “Your Best Employee Just Resigned: The Warning Signs Leaders
Miss Before Good Employees Walk Out the Door,” we share a real-world HR story
about a talented employee whose contributions went unrecognized, whose manager felt threatened by her abilities, and whose disengagement was visible before she ultimately left.

The lesson for leaders?
Don’t wait for your best employees to resign before you start asking why they’re
unhappy. Losing a star employee is expensive. Losing one you could have retained is even more costly.

👉 Read the full story and learn what leaders and HR professionals should be watching for: https://wix.to/FhOsWMn

One of the most frustrating calls an HR leader can receive is from a manager saying, “I can’t believe she resigned. I had no idea she was unhappy.” It’s a surprise, but were the warning signs missed?

07/21/2026

Performance problems rarely stay performance problems.

They become missed deadlines.
Customer complaints.
Lower productivity.
Higher turnover.
Legal risk.

Too often, organizations wait until an employee issue becomes a crisis before acting. By then, the cost—to the business, the team, and the organization's culture—has multiplied.
The good news? Most performance problems are preventable when leaders address them early, communicate clear expectations, and hold employees accountable with consistency and fairness.

In our latest blog, we explore why delaying difficult performance conversations can become one of the most expensive decisions an organization makes—and what leaders can do before small issues become major business problems.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://wix.to/cldvIdH

Most leaders don’t contact us because they have a performance management problem. They contact us because the performance problem has become a business problem.

06/23/2026

As America celebrates 250 years of independence, we reflect on the principles that continue to shape strong communities, organizations, and leaders: freedom, opportunity, responsibility, and service.

At The Bradley Partnerships, we are honored to partner with organizations that invest in their people, strengthen their cultures, and build a brighter future.
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Independence Day as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary.

See our blog post: https://wix.to/4URNrOC

06/11/2026

What should you expect from leadership training programs? Learn how effective programs align leaders, teams and organizational purpose — not just skills. Our latest blog breaks down key outcomes, practical approaches, and what success looks like. Read more: https://wix.to/NmYtqK2

Successful organizations understand that leadership training is not just about developing individual skills—it is about creating alignment across the organization. When organizations embark on transformational efforts, leaders play a critical role in aligning teams around shared goals, mission, va...

05/21/2026

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend. 🇺🇸

It is a time to pause… to remember… and to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

At The Bradley Partnerships, we believe remembrance matters because honoring sacrifice reminds us of the values that shape our nation — service, courage, and gratitude.

Today, we remember the fallen. We honor their families. And we reflect on the freedoms we are fortunate to enjoy.

Read our Memorial Day reflection: https://wix.to/OxqOimk

05/13/2026

Think your employee handbook is “good enough”? Think again.

DIY handbooks may save time upfront—but they can quietly expose your organization to compliance gaps, inconsistent policies, and costly legal risk. What starts as a quick template download can quickly turn into a liability when policies don’t align with current laws or your actual workplace practices.

Your handbook isn’t just a document—it’s your first line of defense, your culture guide, and your leadership voice on paper.

Before you rely on a one-size-fits-all solution, ask yourself: Is your handbook protecting your organization…or putting it at risk?

At The Bradley Partnerships, we help organizations build customized, compliant, and culture-aligned employee handbooks that work in the real world.

Let’s talk. Schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation to ensure your handbook is working for you—not against you.

Read more: https://wix.to/2GaoZC5

One employee complaint. One outdated policy. One inconsistency in how managers enforce the rules. That’s often all it takes to trigger a costly HR issue that drains leadership time, damages employee morale, and exposes your organization to legal and financial risk.