It is a fact that deadly active-shooter incidents have become almost commonplace in the United States. Therefore, when an incident occurred in a nearby office building it seemed like ‘business as usual’ to the people around. Thankfully no one on the client’s team was hurt, but this close call left many individuals traumatized and will […]
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AI in HR: 5 Core Duties That Still Demand a Human Touch
I recently attended an HR conference expecting the usual lineup of DEI panels, compliance workshops, and leadership keynotes. To my dismay, the DEI sessions had pretty much been dropped. What wasn’t dropped, however, was the use of AI in HR. I am not exaggerating when I say that almost every single session revolved around AI […]
HR Ethics: How to Protect Our People When Policy Puts Them at Risk
In the early stages of this new administration, we’ve seen a major shift in the HR world—with policies that are changing some fundamental human rights beliefs no matter where your party affiliation falls. We have to acknowledge the reality: politics has entered the HR conversation in a way that we have never seen before. As Fractional […]
HR is Broken: DEI’s been axed… and that’s just the beginning
I hate to break it to you, but HR is typically one of the least popular departments in any large organization. Many employees think HR is broken, who see it as an overly bureaucratic source of unnecessary rules and paperwork. HR is also viewed as the gatekeeper of benefits and as the corporate grim reaper […]
The New ‘Office Politics’: Effectively Managing Political Conversations in the Workplace
In today’s climate, political tensions are at an all-time high, permeating every aspect of society, including the workplace. For many organizations, particularly those connected to public policy or social issues, or those with an especially diverse workforce, the political landscape can have a significant impact on various aspects of their business. Public-facing businesses like restaurants […]
The emotionally intelligent playbook: 4 lessons we can learn from the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl isn’t just a showcase of athletic talent (and an excuse to eat copious amounts of food) — it’s a testament to the emotionally intelligent aspect of sports. Beyond the highlight reel plays, Monday morning quarterbacks, and celebrity relationship buzz, the Super Bowl can provide valuable insights for business leaders from the best […]
