Practical HR Insights for Growing Organizations

There's a dangerous conflation happening in workplaces right now, and HR leaders are largely the ones enabling it. We've mistaken comfort for culture. In the rush to retain talent, reduce attrition, and score well on engagement surveys, organizations have loaded up on perks — flexible schedules that accommodate everything except accountability, feedback processes so cushioned they communicate nothing, and values statements written to offend no one and inspire no one. We call

There's a lot of noise right now about artificial intelligence taking jobs, replacing people, and making workplaces feel colder and more transactional. In HR, that fear hits especially close to home — because HR is, at its core, a people business. But here's what's actually happening on the ground: AI isn't replacing the human in human resources. It's finally giving HR professionals the time and tools to do the parts of their job that only humans can do. The Old Problem With

s we step into 2025, it’s time to reflect on the language we use in our workplaces. Buzzwords can sometimes inspire, but over time, they oft

Here's a quick look at Paid Leave Oregon and what it means for you. Who is Paid Leave Oregon for and how does it work? Paid Leave Oregon...

Simon Sinek is an unshakable optimist who believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. Simon's WHY is to inspire...

Although the last two years have felt like a lifetime of isolation, living in fear, gut-wrenching headlines, unprecedented experiences,...

My guess is if you stopped to read this, you are likely thinking about your next career move. Is that right? I guess there’s a reason...

If you have a revolving door when it comes to keeping certain positions filled, then somewhere along the line in your recruiting process,...

Do you find yourself searching for that post-it-note, the one that has a “parking lot” list of projects, you hope to achieve one day? ...

Termination of an employee always includes stress for everyone involved. Not only for the employee being let go, but potentially for...

As an employer navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, you have most likely had to adjust your normal hiring procedures and transition to a...

Although, we are halfway through 2021, using the collective experience of our teams, I am seeing trends emerge as what critical dimension...

Keeping up with personnel policies and compliance changes is challenging. An employee handbook can be a valuable communication resource...

Have you become the accidental HR Manager for your business? Whether you have accidentally been deemed as "HR", or are deciding to hire...

Alright, if you are feeling like me, you are “over” the notion “that things will return to normal.” Quite frankly I hope everything does...

After the long winter months, many people are left feeling depleted, both physically and mentally. I know, I was. But after a...

Death of the objective statement. To say that you are “seeking a challenging team leadership position” might be true, but it still...

Have you ever placed an order for food, and when you go to pick it up, you realize the order is completely wrong? You mention it to the...

A pursuit for finding balance in a stream of distractions and notifications. Working remote has become the new normal for many. While...

Working from home is the new normal for many, and many companies are considering making the move permanent– even after the pandemic comes...