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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...

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...

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...

We often hear from employers looking for flexible ways to reward employees without committing to long-term payroll increases: “Can I offer bonuses instead of raises?” Technically, yes—but it’s worth stepping back and asking whether the bonus actually supports your...

By now, we’ve all seen the headlines (and yes, the memes), and I had to jump in. A CEO and their HR leader were caught snuggling at a Coldplay concert, and HR professionals everywhere collectively gasped. This is HR 101 stuff, people! So let’s talk about it: When is...

This question comes up a lot, especially during busy seasons or when teams are stretched thin: “Can I deny an employee’s PTO request?” Here’s the short answer: When it comes to vacation or general paid time off, you can. But when it comes to sick leave in Washington...