Taryn Johnson-Kline

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 it "psychological...

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 HR For decades,...

Running a small business comes with countless challenges, and managing human resources is often one of the most complex. From compliance...