As HR leaders, you are responsible for shaping the policies and practices that become the culture of your company. You set the tone for how people carry its mission forward. But while many leaders think authority is their greatest tool,…
Leadership & Strategy
New managers are usually excited, optimistic, determined -- and terribly unprepared. No one wants to be the new manager who fails. Nearly half of them are at risk of failure, according to research from Gartner. Even worse, new managers often fail…
HR technology buying often stalls at the same point. The demo lands. Everyone agrees the current system isn’t working. The meeting wraps without next steps, and the purchase drifts into “let’s revisit this later.” A week later, HR is still…
HR will continue to evolve into a more strategic role within your organization and industry. That’s why knowledge is power. Yesterday's problem could be today's solution. This year's disaster could be next year's greatest triumph. To build your knowledge, we've…
If you don't think initiative works when it comes to getting ahead, here's a woman's leadership story built around NFL playoff dreams that will change your mind. She's not a player (obviously). But this agent, and her all-female team, helped…
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. In 2026, it’s forcing new questions about how HR oversees training outcomes. Many employees…
When you work in HR, you don’t want to get blindsided by anything in the workplace. That’s why you want to stay ahead of workplace trends. If you’re aware of what might be coming your way – after all, not…
What’s the most common reason well-meaning employers end up in court? Manager mistakes that quietly turn into six-figure legal problems. Employment attorneys say these cases rarely start with bad intent. They start with front-line managers making avoidable mistakes that HR…
In uncertain times, employers who create the calm will stand out. You see, employees don't expect you to fix the chaos, but if their employer is watching out for their well-being when the rest of the world seems so uncertain,…
The great job freeze of 2025 is starting to thaw – and January turnover risks are rising. HR has a short window before employees start job hunting. Many employees stayed put, not because they were satisfied, but because ongoing layoffs…
Every year, we take a closer look at what worked for HR professionals as they navigate the ups and downs of the industry. And the top 10 HR stories of the year show a recap of what they faced and…
As 2025 winds down, HR teams face a familiar challenge: preventable end-of-year cleanup that slows payroll and benefits administration. Address fixes for W‑2s, last‑minute benefits questions, and missing confirmations can quickly snowball into payroll delays and January frustration. The fastest…
Choosing a learning management system (LMS) should cut admin time and give HR training records they can stand behind – not add another system to babysit. The majority of HR pros say employee development is a top priority, but just…
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…
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…
