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First Impressions: Why Onboarding Matters More Than You Think
As leaders, we know onboarding matters, yet sometimes it’s easy to underestimate the cost of getting it wrong.
The paperwork gets signed, the laptop arrives, and a "Welcome!" email hits the inbox. Onboarding complete, right? Not to the new hire.
Be Present Where Your Feet Are: A Leadership Lesson That Stuck
Everyone has a handful of defining moments in their life or career. The ones that truly teach you something. The ones that resurface years later, often at exactly the right time.
Back in the Saddle: Learning Work-Life Integration the Hard Way
Have you ever felt like the Leslie Knope of your workplace? The kind of person who genuinely loves their job and secretly hates taking time off. If you’re lucky enough to do work you’re passionate about, that feeling probably hits close to home. For a long time, I treated work-life integration like a “nice-to-have,” not a necessity. Then I got a very real wake-up call: I broke my pelvis.
The Future of Work for SMBs: 5 Trends Defining 2026
After years of constant change, our teams are craving clear direction and straightforward answers. Here are the top HR trends that should be on your radar for 2026.
Wrapping Up 2025 and What’s Next for 2026
2025 was nothing short of a rollercoaster. With layoffs and hiring freezes, many of us found ourselves wondering, “Is my job safe?” While job security felt like shaky ground, AI quickly went from being “the future” to our co-worker right before our eyes.
HR Approved Office Holiday Party Survival Guide
From SNL sketches to every party featured on The Office, it's common knowledge that office holiday parties can, at times, be an HR nightmare. In 2024, a study by CFO showed 64% of employees said they were opting out of their company’s holiday parties. These events have long been seen as a culture preservation and team-building pillar of work-life. How do you maintain the holiday spirit while staying HR friendly? Here’s our survival guide:
The Year of AI: How Policies Shape Employee Performance
If 2025 had a buzzword, it would be AI. From workplace tools to headlines about lawsuits, AI dominates conversations, and it’s reshaped how we work. But what have we actually learned from its rapid rise? One thing is clear: the way you set AI policies will directly impact employee performance and client trust. Using AI in moderation and with guidelines is the key to integrating it into your workplace.
5 Tips for a No-Sweat Benefits Season
Pumpkin spice is back, and you know what that means: the benefits enrollment period for many companies is arriving soon. Benefits enrollment can be stressful for HR and employees alike. According to HubSpot, 85% of employees are confused about their benefits. So what is the secret to accurately informing employees and enrolling them seamlessly? Our team is sharing our key tricks for a no-sweat benefits season.
Management Style Matters: Why Pairing the Right Manager with the Right Employee is Key to Your Business’
When a strong hire isn’t performing, or a manager is struggling with someone new, it’s often not a performance problem. According to Gallup, “managers account for at least 70% of the variance in employee engagement scores. An employee’s buy-in to your company can be drastically affected by their experience with their manager. So, how do we make these partnerships productive?