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SUPPORT WHEN THINGS GET HOT

Starpath helps with difficult HR situations – challenging employees, serious misconduct, interpersonal conflicts, employee complaints, harassment, hostile work environment, plummeting morale – and anything else.

REIMAGINE YOUR CULTURE

Starpath starts with one-on-one interviews so each person can share thoughts, stressors and their vision for a great workplace. We then work with your entire team to overcome “pain points”, embrace core values, and place positive culture at the heart of everything you do.

COMMUNICATION COACHING

Vet hospitals are often emotionally charged, dynamic work environments. HR support is not just for management; we’re here for the whole team. Personalized communication strategies to approach difficult conversations with confidence, resolve conflict, and grow leadership skills.

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INSIDER'S PERSPECTIVE

Carolyn Babb

CVPM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CVT

Over 25 years in the Veterinary Profession

Carolyn has a deep understanding of veterinary hospital dynamics and extensive HR knowledge. She gained her experience while working in the hospital trenches and directing HR processes for independently owned and multi-state veterinary organizations.

The veterinary profession has unique challenges. Veterinary leaders want to do right by their people, and also want to protect their practice. However, many don't realize they need HR support until culture is eroded, or they receive a major employee complaint or a lawsuit.

One of her greatest joys comes in helping teams rediscover “why” we do what we do in veterinary medicine, and creating positive culture around that center.

Carolyn's inside perspective and veterinary HR expertise is the foundation for

Starpath Consulting LLC.

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"Phone call after phone call, Carolyn was there to support… Her voice's calm tone was enough to create the space needed to work through a difficult situation.

Because of Carolyn's willingness to share her purpose, vision, and drive through an emotional connection, I am a better leader, and I cannot thank her enough."

Shelby, Practice Manager

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS

Retaliation and Disability Continue to be the Most Common Discrimination Findings

A consistent HR strategy helps protect your practice from risk.

Discrimination Charges

$535 MILLION IN 2020 FOR VICTIMS OF DISCRIMINATION IN WORKPLACE

Retaliation 55.8%, Disability 36.1%

*according to EEOC FY 2020 Report

Sexual Harassment Charges

$65.3 MILLION
IN SETTLEMENTS IN 2020

*according to EEOC FY 2020 Report

Employee Lawsuits

$160,000
AVERAGE COST

Average defense and settlement cost according to Hiscox 2017 study

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ALIGN

People with
Practice Culture

EMPOWER

Leadership & Teams with Knowledge

NAVIGATE

Unique HR Challenges

PROTECT

People & Practices from Risk

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