Soaring to New Heights
Giving Employees a Voice: Why Listening Is a Leadership Responsibility
How HR can move beyond surveys to meaningful dialogue and action Most organizations say they value employee feedback. But valuing feedback and acting on it are two very different things. When employees feel heard—but not acknowledged or responded to—trust erodes...
The Role of HR in Creating Fair and Consistent Employee Experiences
Why equity and consistency matter more than ever—and how HR makes them real Employees don’t just evaluate their workplace based on policies—they judge it based on how those policies are applied. Fairness isn’t defined by what’s written in a handbook,...
Building Trust in the Workplace: HR’s Role in Strengthening Relationships
Why trust is the foundation of engagement—and how HR helps build it Trust doesn’t show up on an org chart, but it influences everything—from engagement and retention to performance and culture. When trust is strong, teams collaborate more easily, employees...
The Return of Workplace Friction: Why January Brings Conflict to the Surface
How HR can help teams reset relationships after the holidays January often feels like a clean slate—but in the workplace, it’s also when tension reappears. After time away, teams return to routines that may have been strained long before the...
Managing Performance Expectations When the Year Is Just Getting Started
How HR can help teams find clarity without creating early pressure The start of a new year often brings an unspoken tension: expectations rise before clarity does. Leaders want momentum. Managers want results. Employees want to do well—but may not...
When Motivation Fades Fast: Re-Engaging Employees After the New Year
Why early-year energy dips—and how HR can help rebuild momentum January often starts with optimism. New goals, fresh calendars, and a sense of reset fill the first week or two. But for many organizations, that energy fades quickly. By mid-January,...
The January Reality Check: What HR Learns in the First 30 Days
Why the start of the year reveals more than any survey ever could January has a way of cutting through the noise. The holidays are over, routines are back in place, and the “fresh start” energy either takes hold—or fades...
Ending the Year with Empathy: The Human Side of Leadership
Why compassion and connection matter most during the year’s final stretch The final weeks of the year can feel like a race to the finish line. Between deadlines, holidays, and personal responsibilities, stress levels run high across every team. For...
What Employees Really Want From Their Workplace in 2026
Rethinking engagement, flexibility, and meaning in the modern world of work The workplace has changed dramatically in just a few short years—and employees’ expectations have changed right along with it. As organizations plan for 2026, HR leaders face a critical...