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Millions of people have quit their jobs since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
In December of 2021: Employers reported some 10.9 million job openings in a survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, well above pre-pandemic averages.
4.3 million people quit or changed jobs in December 2021 — many of those were women.
The reality is: The Great Resignation is making it hard for most employers to find employees. But as women-led organizations, we have a special advantage: We can bring heart (and our experiences) to the hiring table.
Our guest Gretchen Salyer is the founder and the CEO of June Care Company. June Care connects parents who need childcare with qualified hosts, often stay-at-home moms, who can care for their kids. Their mission, “moms supporting moms in their most important work” enables June Care to provide moms with access to childcare, income opportunities, and community. Before founding June Care, Gretchen was a stay-at-home mom for three years after retiring from her job as a tech executive.
In this episode, Gretchen will share her transition from corporate to being a stay-at-home mom and now an entrepreneur. She will also share some of the lessons she has learned along the way and the impact her business is creating.
Key Takeaways:
- Humility is critical when running a business: You have to be willing to ask questions, get opinions, and receive advice from trusted sources around you.
- If you are looking to build a thriving company culture, all the team members should all know what their roles are and have their focus on the same goal.
- You don’t have to be great at everything. You need to know how to hire the right person for the job and offer the necessary support to help them deliver to their level best.
What You Will Learn in This Episode:
- [02:07] Gretchen's Corporate journey and how she quit starting her business
- [08:34] How the great reshuffle has impacted June Care
- [21:58] How June Care is structured
- [27:46] How Gretchen is balancing being a leader, visionary and being on the learning curve
- [32:03] Lessons that Gretchen has learned along the way: Gretchen’s pivotal learning experience
- [38:23] Gretchen’s books recommendations
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Get In Touch:
- Website: https://junecare.co/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junecare.co/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/junecare.co
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchensalyer/
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