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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Core values should be one of the most powerful tools a company has. They’re the beliefs and behaviors that guide how you hire, lead, make decisions, and hold people accountable. In a healthy culture, values act as a compass, shaping everything from strategy to everyday interactions. But here’s the honest truth: Most organizations either don’t have core values… or they aren’t using them. As an HR Consultant, I often walk into companies where the values are framed on a wall, bu

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We’ve had Quiet Quitting and Quiet Firing —but now there’s a new “quiet” trend making waves in the workplace: Quiet Cracking . So, what’s the deal with all this quiet stuff? The Rise of the “Quiet” Trends Quiet Quitting - It started with Quiet Quitting in the COVID era, when employees disengage and do just enough to get by. Not because they’re lazy, but because they feel overworked, underpaid, or disconnected from purpose. Quiet Firing - Then came Quiet Firing , when leade

Are your performance reviews scary? Are you HAUNTED by the ghost of past performance reviews? Performance reviews are one of the most dreaded activities in any organization. For many people, the annual performance review ranks right up there with going to the dentist — uncomfortable, stressful, and something you put off as long as possible. Apologies to all the dentists out there! It's about time to embark on 'performance review season' in many organizations. Can I get a col

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