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Timely Feedback - Talk About it Now
“Four months ago, on a Friday, you disagreed with the approach I suggested regarding our HR policies. I spent that weekend walking in the woods,...
Live and Learn? Insights Gained in Strategic HR
One bright sunny day in 2008, I proudly walked into a meeting room holding a brightly colored binder labeled “Performance Management 2.0.” I spent...
Mindset Matters
I’m sitting in my car at 6:45 a.m., repeatedly counting to four while focused on my breathing, slowly in, 2, 3, 4…and out, 2, 3, 4. It’s Tuesday...
Trusted Compensation Surveys and the Data That Matter
A few years ago, I stepped away from the corporate world to focus on being a mom, yet I still wanted to keep my foot in the HR door. This led me to...
Compliance with Hourly Worker Compensation
It was a Friday morning, and I was rushing to prepare for a team meeting when I passed Sarah, one of our employees, already seated at her desk and...
Gratitude For My Rocks
As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the journey that has been 2024. It’s been a year of growth, challenges, and remarkable...
Life-Work Fit: Because Life Deserves the Front Seat
For too long, we’ve been stuck thinking about “work-life balance” as if work is the driver and life is just along for the ride. But what if we flipped...
Pay Decisions Matter: Manage Risk and Optimize Talent
When it comes to employee pay, decisions may feel like a high-stakes game of chess. It’s not just about what’s on the paycheck—it’s about strategy,...
Your Employee Needs a Leave of Absence - How Do You Respond?
Let’s face it—when an employee comes to you asking for a leave of absence, it’s not usually because they’ve won the lottery and are off to a private...
Amy's 8 Tips for More Effective Meetings
So, I just sat through a meeting about—wait for it—how to have better meetings. Yup that’s right, the irony was thick, and coffee was thin. But instead...