Picture this: Payroll cutoff is a few hours away, and a manager submits a last-minute change. The pay and title information in payroll doesn’t match the job and eligibility details HR has on file. HR is stuck reconciling numbers across…
Leadership & Strategy
Gone are the days of the crazy office Christmas party. Now are the days for hybrid office celebrations. Everything about how we work has changed, so it's only natural that end-of-year parties change - from the name and reasons we…
Most of the people in your organization dread difficult conversations because they’re uncomfortable and unpredictable in the moment. Even worse is what can happen after the conversation. Nearly everyone wonders: Will it irreversibly damage the relationship? Will it destroy a…
Imagine this: An experienced, high-potential employee resigns. Compensation was fair. Workload manageable. Career growth was available. But in the exit interview, she quietly admits: "I couldn’t work for my manager anymore." I have seen this scenario play out more times…
AI is all the rage. But it's not the only trend impacting business. HR has other trends on the horizon -- and you don't want to get blindsided. What's Up in This Episode: Trends for HR's Radar That's why in…
Sometimes the best management lessons come from the seemingly worst bosses. While Michael Scott - the branch manager and self-proclaimed World's Best Boss from The Office - seemed to be the furthest thing from the best, more often than not,…
With Election Day approaching, more employees are asking about voting leave, political talk, and what’s acceptable to share at work. For HR teams, balancing legal requirements with a respectful, focused environment can be a challenge. But proactive communication and clear…
It's said pressure makes diamonds. If that's true, then staffing leaders are fully bejeweled superheroes. From economic whiplash to global health crises, talent shortages, workplace revolutions, and a few TikTok trends that somehow impacted retention, uncertainty isn't just knocking on…
The biggest mistake most new managers make is continuing to do their old jobs. It's hard to break old habits, but that's what new leaders must do. New Managers' Struggles A lot of new things will be competing for your…
Agentic AI – autonomous AI tools that act on behalf of users – is reshaping corporate learning, and many HR teams aren’t ready for the impact. It’s a trend to watch as we head into Q4 and plan for next…
If you're going to be a manager, you might as well be the best at it. But what separates the best managers from the rest of the pack? About five critical leadership qualities, according to research from Perceptyx. Yet many…
Strategic AI in HR doesn’t stop at automation or basic analytics. It helps HR leaders make smarter decisions and shape the future of work. “AI has the potential to unleash human creativity by handling routine tasks, allowing people to focus…
The change of seasons brings a unique way to engage your employees, promote team-building and have some fun with employees. Regardless of the time of year, it’s important to maintain employee motivation and engagement. Gallup research continually shows engaged employees…
No one's heading for the hills. Or thinking the grass is greener. Nope. Not today. Instead, employees are Job Hugging -- staying where they are. For good reason, they aren't Job Hopping. The money isn't better at the next job.…
As the first weekend of the newest NFL season winds down -- and the season winds up -- let's talk about leadership football-style. If you have to lead a team, you might as well do it like you're the Greatest…
Are the pampered days of work over? Is the hardcore work culture back in style? It's looking that way, HR. And employees will be looking to you for answers about it. If employees had the advantage in the workplace for…
