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…
Leadership & Strategy
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…
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…
What This Page Covers Where HR teams are already using AI and where risk still hides Practical action steps to move from experimentation to governance How HR can set guardrails before AI decisions create compliance exposure What to prioritize first…
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…
As we head into Q3 2025, many HR and finance leaders are preparing salary budgets and setting strategic priorities for 2026. With ongoing inflation and persistent trade uncertainty, leadership teams are weighing how raises and bonuses will affect both employee…
Back-to-school spending is expected to reach a record high this fall, with parents planning to spend an average of $628 per child for supplies, clothing and technology, according to the 2025 Back-to-School Spending Report. That’s a 4% jump over last…
