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Hiring in 2026: If You Don’t Move Fast, You Lose. (Yes, Even for Entry-Level Roles.)
Businesses love to say, “We can’t find good people!” But the real problem? You are moving at the speed of a sloth on decaf. In 2026, your hiring process should not include: Three rounds of interviews for a $22/hour role Two-week delays to “check references” (that you...
Spring Clean Your HR Strategy: What to Keep, Toss, and Rebuild in 2026
March has a way of making us brave. We purge the junk drawer, toss the mystery cords, and finally deal with the pantry. Your people practices deserve the same treatment. If your approach still looks like it did pre-pandemic or before AI tools hit the...
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Leadership Lessons from Today’s Workplace
March is Women’s History Month — a time to honor the women who paved the way. But beyond celebration, it’s also a reminder that the real work happens inside today’s workplaces. Here’s the truth: when women lead, organizations thrive. Inclusive Leadership Is Smart...
Performance Evaluations in an AI‑Powered Workplace: How to Keep Them Fair in Residential Construction
I recently had the opportunity to present in the Professional Women in Building headquarters during the NAHB International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida. There was a large interest in “all things” AI at the show and a need to understand how AI fits in...
I’m Shifting My Advice to Clients: Bystanders Aren’t the End Goal. Upstanders Are
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...
HR as a Strategic Partner: Moving Beyond Compliance and Transactions
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...
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Yes, You Need a Job Description
Let’s get one thing straight: that dusty Word doc sitting on your shared drive is not optional. A job description is your secret weapon. It protects employees, protects managers, and keeps your company from chaos. Why? Because vague or missing job descriptions lead...
May Hiring Insights: What Smart Employers Should Be Doing Right Now
May is one of my favorite months in the hiring cycle. It’s a hinge point — the moment when spring energy meets summer reality. Candidates are active, businesses are pushing to hit mid‑year goals, and leaders who plan ahead now avoid the frantic scramble that always...
Communication Is the Root of (Almost) Every Problem in Your Business
At some point, every leader has this moment: “This issue feels bigger than it should be.” Or “They have made a mountain out of a molehill.” And more often than not, the real problem is communication. Missed deadlines. Confusion on priorities. Tension between team...
Do We Really Have to Teach Adults How to “Work”? (Yes.)
There’s a moment in every HR career when you pause mid-conversation and think: …this can’t be real. And yet—here we are explaining that responding to messages is part of the job, that tone matters, and that “seen” is not a reply. So let’s answer the question: do...
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