Jeremiah Mostrom is the Chief Revenue Officer at Axios HR, where he's been for four years now. Based in his experience and what he's seen through his role, he believes in culture, meaning, and empathy as the three pillars to employee retention and a strong workplace.
Listen and download Michigan Business Network episodes for free. Chris Holman welcomes back Jeremiah Mostrom, Chief Revenue Officer at Axios HR, Grand Rapids, MI. February was Human Resources Month, and this is Part...
According to job site Ladders, most high-paying jobs are now in-office jobs. Ladders report less than 4 percent of roles that pay more than $250,000 a year are fully remote and fewer than 1 percent are hybrid.
“Job sharing refers to a work arrangement where two or more employees voluntarily divide the tasks of one full-time position, with each person working part-time hours.”
The importance of empathy and human connection within a business cannot be taken lightly and is at the core of a successful organization. I have worked alongside many businesses that are often so singularly focused on achieving their financial goals that they miss the opportunity to build genuine connections with their employees. I truly believe that one follows the other and it becomes obvious when leaders demonstrate empathy towards their employees—It creates a positive work environment where individuals feel valued, understood, and supported. This fosters trust, loyalty, and a sense of belonging among employees. When employees feel cared for as whole people, they are more likely to be motivated, engaged, and productive in their roles.
“What we try to help companies understand is that there are a lot of aspects that go into retention and attraction and it goes beyond just pay. I think it really comes down to culture. I think it comes down to making sure that your people are finding meaning in the work that they do every day.”