I started my career in HR in 1990 as a fresh-faced, big-haired, recent graduate. As of now, I have officially been in HR for 36 years. I’m not sure if it’s grit or insanity that has gotten me through. 😂 When I started in 1990, fresh out of grad school, cell phones were new (mostly in bags with no texting), email was barely a thing, there was no internet, and presentations involved overhead projectors and transparencies. A lot has changed. And a lot hasn’t. Here are five thin

Have you ever had to lead—or simply work alongside—someone who was never happy, stirred up drama, and seemed to drain the energy from everyone around them? Most leaders can identify that employee. The harder part is knowing what to do about it. One difficult employee can have a big impact on morale, productivity, trust, and even retention. Recently, I've been helping several clients work through situations like this, so I thought I'd share a few strategies that can help. 7 Ti

As employees take well-deserved vacations this summer, many organizations discover something important: Vacation season is often a stress test for their people systems.

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Think about how much of your life is spent at work. For most of us, it’s the majority of our waking hours. In many cases, we spend more time at work than we do with our families. So, what’s the point? We spend a large portion of our lives preparing for work and doing it. That’s why how you show up at work matters so much. It is one of the most important places where we reveal our character and faith. You don’t need to wear a cross or keep a Bible on your desk to show your fai

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Over time, gossip damages trust, morale, and culture more than many organizations realize. There are ways you can reduce gossip and encourage direct, respectful communication. Learn more about the hidden cost of gossip—and what leaders and employees can do

Stress is not always bad. In fact, some stress is necessary. Healthy stress can motivate us, help us focus, push us to grow, and even improve performance in short bursts. But when stress becomes constant, overwhelming, or feels impossible to escape, it can turn into something much more harmful and impact physical health, mental health, and more. And unfortunately, many employees are operating under that kind of pressure every day. According to the American Psychological Assoc

Mental health support at work is essential in today's world. Employees aren't just workers. They're whole people and so many are struggling.

Here’s why that matters—and what to do about it More than a third of employees say they don’t feel comfortable sharing feedback at work. Let that sink in for a minute. That means in many organizations, a significant portion of your workforce is holding back—not sharing concerns, offering ideas, or telling you what’s really going on. But when employees don’t speak up, the problem doesn’t go away. It just gets more expensive, more complicated, and harder to fix. What’s Really

The U.S. has seen one of the biggest surges in layoffs in the last decade. While reducing headcount is sometimes necessary, I’m seeing too many organizations go there too quickly, before fully exploring other options. I’m also seeing something else. Layoffs handled by email. Quick virtual meetings. Little thought to the ripple effect. A friend of mine had their entire department eliminated in a Zoom meeting. It was explained that the work was being outsourced. After the mes

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