Workforce strategy •
How Businesses Can Best Adapt to AI
AI is changing how work gets done. A deliberate approach helps leaders use it to strengthen people, processes, and decision-making.
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Useful perspective for the people side of business.
Ideas and updates on hiring, workforce management, employee relations, compensation, and compliance.
Hiring •
Job Openings? Look Toward Community Colleges
Community colleges can be a valuable source of motivated talent, especially when employers build relationships before a vacancy becomes urgent.
Read article →Compensation •
Just What Are ‘Competitive Wages’?
Competitive compensation is more than a salary number. Employers can use a thoughtful mix of pay, benefits, and workplace support to attract and retain people.
Read article →Payroll •
What the Gig Economy Is Doing to Traditional Payroll Structures
A flexible workforce can bring new payroll complexity. These practical steps help employers manage contractor and employee pay with greater clarity.
Read article →Hiring • July 6, 2023
Embracing Skills-Based Hiring
A skills-first approach can broaden the talent pool and help employers focus on the capabilities the role really requires.
Read article →Compliance • June 2023
The Look-Back Measurement Method: Preventing FMLA Leave Abuse
Leave administration is complex. A consistent measurement approach helps employers make sound decisions and document them clearly.
Read article →Employee relations • May 11, 2023
Emergency Response in the Workplace: Addressing Trauma
When a traumatic event affects a workplace, leaders need a thoughtful response that considers employees, communication, and continuity.
Read article →Hiring • April 17, 2023
Jobs Are Cooling and Unemployment Rising!
A changing labor market calls for steady hiring decisions, clear communication, and a practical view of workforce needs.
Read article →Benefits • March 8, 2023
Balancing Benefits: WFH and In-Office
As work arrangements evolve, benefits, communication, and access to support all deserve a careful, equitable review.
Read article →Hiring • February 8, 2023
The Wild West of AI-Powered Hiring!
Technology can help hiring teams move faster, but thoughtful oversight matters when tools influence people decisions.
Read article →Compensation • December 5, 2022
Pay Transparency Reaches Further Than New York!
Pay transparency laws affect more than job postings. Employers benefit from reviewing their compensation approach before questions arise.
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