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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...
Why “Busy” Isn’t the Same as Productive
Let’s clear up a workplace myth that refuses to retire being busy does not equal being productive. Packed calendars, overflowing inboxes, nonstop meetings—sure, it looks impressive. But let’s be honest: staying constantly busy doesn’t mean meaningful work is getting...
Employee Retention Isn’t a Program, It’s a Relationship
Let’s be honest, employees don’t leave because you didn’t roll out the right retention program. They left because the relationship stopped working. Every year organizations chase retention with shiny new ideas: bonuses, surveys, swag, wellness apps, pizza Fridays....
Ask the HR Expert: Reasonable Accommodations (No, It’s Not a Free-For-All)
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...
Heads Up, Employers: OSHA Deadlines Are Coming
It’s that time of year when OSHA reporting requirements start to pop up again. We know these rules can feel overwhelming, so here’s a simple breakdown of what you need to know — without all the technical clutter. Form 300A Must Be Posted Starting February 1 If your...
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Stop Forcing Fun: What Has Actually Worked for Clients Building Team Culture on a Budget
There’s a fine line between “building culture” and creating something employees politely tolerate while quietly hoping it ends early. Many organizations have been there, rolling out a well-intentioned initiative that looks great on paper but does not quite land in...
Washington’s New Noncompete Ban: What Employers Need to Know Now
Washington employers should begin preparing for a significant shift in how they protect their business interests. In March 2026, Governor Bob Ferguson signed legislation that will effectively ban noncompetition agreements in the state, with the law set to take effect...
Are Employees Really Becoming “Entitled”? Or Are They Showing Us What the Next Level Looks Like?
If you spend any time talking with small business owners, you’ll eventually hear a version of this sentence: “Employees these days are so entitled.” It pops up around PTO requests, flexibility, compensation, work‑life boundaries, mental health accommodations, remote...
When Stress Hits at Work: Speak Up!
Stress at work rarely stays at work. It follows people home, runs in the background of every thought, and lingers long after the workday ends. And most of the time, it’s not the major crises—it’s the buildup of small things: misunderstandings, pressure, unclear...
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