Soaring to New Heights
Helping New Managers Find Their Voice
The leap from individual contributor to manager can be one of the most exciting—and overwhelming—transitions in a career. Yet many organizations promote high performers into management roles without providing enough support. The result? Burnout, confusion, and missed opportunities. HR has...
The Overlooked Value of Job Descriptions
Job descriptions often fall into the category of administrative paperwork—something completed during hiring and rarely looked at again. But when used strategically, they can be powerful tools for alignment, communication, and growth. In a constantly evolving workplace, job descriptions must...
Preparing for the End-of-Year Rush: What HR Can Start Now
Use July to Get Ahead of Performance Reviews, Budgeting, and Planning Q4 often hits fast—and hard. Between performance reviews, budget planning, open enrollment, and year-end reporting, it can feel like a sprint with no time to breathe. But smart HR...
Keeping Culture Alive During Summer PTO Season
How to Stay Connected When Half the Team Is Out Summer’s a time to recharge—but it can also stretch teams thin. Between vacations, flexible schedules, and kids home from school, it’s easy for teams to lose their rhythm. So how...
Rethinking Recognition: Summer Strategies to Boost Morale
How Small Gestures Can Drive Big Engagement During the Slow Season Summer is a natural low point for motivation in many workplaces. Projects slow down, calendars are filled with PTO, and team momentum can fizzle. But even during this seasonal...
The Mid-Year HR Compliance Checkup
What to Review Now to Stay Audit-Ready Later July is the perfect time for HR teams to pause, review, and course-correct before the busy fall season begins. A mid-year compliance checkup doesn’t have to be a heavy lift—but it can...
Independence & Accountability: Encouraging Ownership Without Overreach
The Leadership Shift That Builds Stronger Teams Independence is a hallmark of modern work—especially in hybrid and remote settings. But autonomy without accountability can quickly lead to misalignment, dropped balls, and frustration. The secret? Pairing independence with intentional structure and...
Revisiting Your Employee Handbook: A Mid-Year Tune-Up
Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Refresh Your Policies—and What to Focus On An employee handbook isn’t just a formality—it’s a reflection of your culture, values, and legal obligations. But in fast-moving workplaces, handbooks often fall out of date...
Balancing Employee Autonomy and Accountability in Hybrid Work Environments
Hybrid work is here to stay. But with flexibility comes a new challenge for HR and people leaders: how do you empower employees with autonomy—without letting accountability slip through the cracks? The answer isn’t more oversight. It’s smarter systems, clearer...