By Keri Stone    The holiday season is approaching, bringing excitement, planning, shopping, and sometimes overwhelming feelings.  Many days blur together as we rush from one responsibility to the next. In the noise, we often overlook small, meaningful moments or forget to pause and appreciate what’s going well.  But what if taking just a few moments each day to focus on what’s going right could shift how you think, feel, and connect with others?   That’s where gratitude beg

By Caitlin Finlay Many companies hit pause on hiring when the holidays roll around, assuming that November and December are too busy or too slow to attract good candidates. It is a common belief that job seekers are distracted by travel, family, and festivities, and that recruiters should wait until January to start fresh. The truth is, this mindset can cause companies to miss out on incredible talent. In reality, the end of the year can be one of the most effective and strat

By Chelsea Nelson When my husband left the military after 12 years in 2023, I remember the mix of excitement and uncertainty we both felt. For years, life had been measured in deployments, work-ups, and schedules. Then suddenly, there was no handbook. Instead, we just looked at each other and said, “What now?” That’s when the freight train hit—how complicated and scary the transition from military to civilian life can be. Veterans bring incredible skills such as leadership,

By Catherine Rayner Every December, companies say the same thing: “We’ll pick things back up after the holidays.”  Also, every December, sharp companies are thinking: “Cool, more talent for us.”  Yes, the holidays are a time for rest. But taking a short break doesn’t mean your hiring strategy should stop. In fact, this can be the perfect time to get ahead of the competition and set your team up for success in the new year.  There are many holiday hiring myths out there that s

By Janey Wellons Every open role represents more than just an empty seat, it represents lost revenue, stretched resources, and missed opportunities. While organizations often focus on finding the “perfect” candidate, the hidden costs of prolonged vacancies are usually overlooked. The truth is, the longer a position remains unfilled, the more it impacts your company’s bottom line. So rather than viewing a vacant role as just another item on your to-do list, we hope this week’s

By Melissa Front So, who or what is ultimately responsible for employee retention? Is it HR? Great benefits? Leadership? This is not a trick question. While HR and benefits certainly play a key part in employee retention, it’s ultimately the company’s leaders who are responsible. Effective leaders encourage a culture centered around trust, clarity, and engagement to foster a strong sense of purpose among their employees. When leaders veer away from this, culture suffers, empl

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Taking care of mental health at work is important, not only for employees but for organizations as a whole. Many people face challenges...

By Kathryn Hines and Keri Stone   Coaching is becoming an important topic in many industries today. Mentorship is also changing and...

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!    The workplace is evolving fast. Are you keeping pace? From talent shortages to shifting compliance...

By Chelsea Nelson and Micaela Smith    Most of us have felt that creeping exhaustion that coffee can’t fix and time off barely dents....

By Catherine Rayner    What if you could eliminate the pressure of filling positions quicky at the last minute? Instead of only focusing...

By Micaela Smith   Hiring is hard, right? Especially when business is good, but your team is starting to be stretched thin. So, you...

By Helen Trainor    Regardless of business or industry, the frameworks needed to be successful in recruiting remain mostly unchanged. ...

By Melissa Front     Are you proactively taking steps to support your middle managers? If not, now is the time!  Middle managers are the...

By Janey Wellons  As fireworks light up the sky this Independence Day, it’s a great time to reflect on freedom in our workplaces too. Two...

By Kathryn Hines    Summertime is an exciting time of the year. It's the beginning of a season full of opportunities to connect with...

By Catherine Rayner    We love data so when Glassdoor dropped its 2 025 Work-Life Trends  report, we couldn’t resist diving in. The...

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!    Welcome to our summer “Ask the Expert” series: The Great Summer Shuffle: HR Survival Tips from...

By Catherine Rayner     We’ve all been there. Sitting across from a candidate who starts telling that one perfect story. You know the...

By Angela Wells     We’ve all heard that employee recognition is important. But what if you knew something as simple as saying ‘thank...

By Caitlin Finlay  Finding the right employees takes time, effort, and a willingness to think beyond the usual hiring practices. Many...

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!    The workplace is evolving fast. Are you keeping pace? From talent shortages to shifting compliance...

By Micaela Smith    The job search landscape is going through some serious changes. Companies continue to adjust to post-pandemic...