by Kristin Johnson | Feb 26, 2026 | Blog
For a long time, my guidance to organizations has been clear: Train employees to be strong bystanders. I discuss this in our trainings and I highlight the importance: See something. Say something. Use the reporting process. That work matters. It created safer...
by Kristin Johnson | Feb 10, 2026 | Blog
As of January 1, several regulatory and workplace changes took effect. For many businesses, these changes trigger a familiar response: update a policy, adjust a process, check the compliance box, and move on. But HR’s greatest value isn’t found in reacting to changes...
by Kristin Johnson | Feb 10, 2026 | Blog
Let’s clear something up: a reasonable accommodation is not a magic wand, a permanent exemption from job duties, or a “work however you want” pass. A reasonable accommodation is a workplace adjustment that helps an employee perform the essential functions of their...
by Kristin Johnson | Jan 7, 2026 | Blog
Stop calling them “managers.” Seriously. Not because they don’t manage—they do—but because the word comes with baggage. People hear “manager” and often think rules, deadlines, oversight, and, let’s be honest, sometimes judgment. What if instead, we started calling...
by Kristin Johnson | Jan 7, 2026 | Blog
A hot topic for the workplace is flexibility. Flexible schedules, flexible work styles, flexible approaches to problem-solving… flexibility is great. But here’s the thing, if you are an overly flexible manager without any boundaries, you may be setting yourself for...
