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The 7 Deadly HR Sins (and Yes, They Can Sink Your Business)
You may have heard of the classic Seven Deadly Sins—lust, greed, envy, sloth… you know, the usual suspects. But in HR, we have our own set, and trust me, they’re just as dangerous. Only instead of eternal damnation, they come with lawsuits, turnover, and the...
Your Employee Handbook: The Office’s Most Ignored, Yet Most Important, Document
Ah, the employee handbook. The one document that took hours to create, is referenced in every HR conversation, and… let’s be honest… is probably holding up a monitor in someone’s cubicle right now. But here’s the thing—your handbook isn’t just a dusty stack of rules...
This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things: HR Edition (Yep, Even When You’re Trying to Be Nice)
You tried to help. You thought you were doing the right thing. You offered flexibility. You gave someone a second (or third) chance. And yet? Boom. You’re facing a complaint, a lawsuit threat, or a good old-fashioned employee meltdown. Welcome to HR: where sometimes,...
Why You Need a Super Robust Onboarding Program (No, Really—It’s That Important)
Hiring great talent is like finding a unicorn. Sometimes you are even looking for a pink unicorn. And when you hire your dream candidate, dont ruin it in the onboarding process. That’s the real magic trick. If you think onboarding is just handing someone a laptop and...
Performance Reviews Shouldn’t Feel Like a Surprise Party (Without the Cake)
Let’s get something straight: If your employees are shocked during their performance review, you’re doing it wrong. A review shouldn’t feel like a surprise party (and if it does? Bring cake. And maybe balloons.) Here’s the reality: We are transitioning in how...
Ask the HR Expert: Can I Discipline an Employee for a Negative Attitude?
Supervisors often struggle with this question: “Can I discipline someone for having a bad attitude?” The answer is: Yes, if you handle it correctly. “Attitude” itself is subjective. To avoid legal and morale issues, focus on specific, observable behaviors that...
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Why November Is the Best Time to Plan Employee Training
As you approach the end of the calendar year, it’s easy to get distracted with holiday logistics, year-end reporting and budget wrap-ups. But here’s a refined HR truth: November is a smart time to map out your employee training program for the upcoming year. Here...
Year-End Reminders and 2026 Updates
As we approach the end of the year, we want to share a few important reminders and updates to help you prepare for 2026. Medical Plan Deductibles Although our benefit plan year runs June 1 – May 31, please note that deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums reset on...
Year-End 2025 Compliance: What’s Changing in 2026 & How to Get Ready
As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to step back and make sure your organization is ready for 2026. From federal labor law updates to wage adjustments and reporting requirements, employers should start preparing now to stay compliant and avoid last-minute...
HR Red Flag: “We Don’t Really Need HR”
Ah yes. The line every HR pro hears and immediately raises an eyebrow: “We don’t really need HR, we’re like a family.” Translation: “We’re winging it, and hope nothing blows up.” Here’s the truth: if you’re saying that, you really need HR. Because flying without HR is...
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