Just The Basics® is a Management Consulting firm specializing in human resource management for small businesses and not for profit organizations. The philosophy of Just The Basics is to make accessible to our clients the same level of Human Resource expertise available at larger firms. Our mission is to improve the quality and productivity of the organization and to provide advisory services to the executive management team members. For more information click here for our Contact form or call Dr. Linda Gravett directly at 513-753-8870.
Click here to see a Special Note from Terri Bonar-Stewart and an introduction to Linda Gravett, Ph.D., SPHR, CECQ
Dr. Gravett’s latest book has just been released!
Dr. Linda Gravett has partnered with colleague, Terri Bonar-Stewart, to co-author Just a Couple of Women Talkin’ – The Real Story of Being a Woman Entrepreneur. This book provides guidelines and tools for moving into your own business and tells the sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant story about how Linda and Terri both started, grew and maintained their two consulting businesses. Also look for a blog with excerpts from the book, coming soon! Could you be an entrepreneur? Click here to take our brief self-assessment.
Click this link to Amazon.com to review and purchase this book. Or click one of these sites to purchase directly from our publisher: Innovation Press or Clark Publishing.
New Research on Generational Differences
Would you like to participate in some original research on current generational differences? If you are between 14 years old and 21 or if you supervise persons in this age group, click here for more information and a link to the survey.
Dr. Linda Gravett is a member of the Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board
The Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board drives policy, direction, and funding oversight for the local workforce investment system. The system promotes education, workforce readiness and economic development. You can find out more about this Board by clicking here to visit their web site.
Dr. Gravett selected by the National Association of Professional Women
The National Association of Professional Women recently selected Dr. Gravett as their 2011-12 Executive of the Year.
Dr. Gravett featured in Cincinnati magazine
Dr. Gravett is featured in the September 6th edition of Cincy Chic magazine, Cincinnati’s hot new online periodical for women. Click here to read the article. Scroll down the home page and click "Spotlight" in the "Departments" section.
Are You a Boomer Who Would Like to Share Some Thoughts About Today’s Workplace?
If you’re a Boomer (born between 1946 – 1964) and still in the workplace, we’d love for you to participate in a research study!
Dr. Gravett is collaborating with two colleagues, Dr. Tim McCarthy and Ms. Patricia Faust, to determine how today’s Boomers feel they’re accepted in today’s workplace. If you’d like to participate in this short survey, please click here. You can remain anonymous, or if you’d like to leave your name and email address, Dr. Gravett will provide a one-hour complimentary coaching session as a thank you for completing the survey.
Organizational Best Practices Survey
Boomers are an important, still active component of today's workforce, with many years left to contribute to your organization's success. Just The Basics, Inc. is conducting a best practices survey to explore how companies are approaching retention of this valuable resource. Please click here to participate in this survey. If you'd like a summary of the results, please complete the contact information section on the survey. We appreciate your participation.
Using Your Emotional Intelligence
Dr. Gravett's latest research study and book, Using Your Emotional Intelligence to Develop Others, is summarized in her article in the Cleveland Society for Human Resource Management (CSHRM) e-newsletter. Click here to see the newsletter and Dr. Gravett's article.
Tips for Working for a Younger Boss
In her article, "7 Tips for Working for a Younger Boss" in the Money-Careers section of the March 1, 2010, issue of U.S. News & World Report writer Emily Brandon quotes Dr. Linda Gravett: "One of the problems that many boomers experience is that in their perception, the younger boss does not want to listen to their experiences and take account of their expertise. The younger person has their own education and expertise and they don't want to be parented by someone." (Read more)