I’ve stopped counting how many times I’ve heard a leader say, “We need people back in the office to protect our culture.” I’ve also stopped counting how many times employees
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Something interesting is happening in HR right now. It’s not a new payroll system or shiny human capital management upgrade. It’s something bigger, louder, and—let’s be honest—impossible to ignore. Yep,
Money is tight for most companies today. When you consider tariffs, health care costs, and the rising cost of commodities, many businesses are under pressure just to stay afloat.
Many years ago, I was asked to assist a team in replacing a key employee who had resigned. As I began to define the recruitment plan, I looked at data
Four years ago, I wrote my first column for Twin Cities Business. The headline was “A Love Note to Black Professionals.” In it, I told my career story as an African
One of the best career decisions I ever made was accepting a cross-functional assignment in the wild and wacky world of corporate human resources. That decision helped me find my calling
A client recently expressed her frustration with changing workplace dynamics. Her directors, a largely Gen Z population, requested more time with her. In response, she set up quarterly in-person lunches. A few days
When I was in my 20s, I discovered a great passion of mine: The Spa Visit. What began as the occasional facial or massage became multiday excursions to destination spas
I don’t know about you, but many of the people around me are looking for a job. Some have been laid off. Others are ready for something new. Regardless of the starting
I love learning. Throughout my almost 30 years of working in business settings, I have always valued the time when I got to be the person who was sitting in the
Leaders set the stage for an organization’s culture, results, and success. But what about team members? Over the course of our careers, most of us will spend more time as a
So you have a new job. First and foremost, congratulations—it’s not easy out there as hiring slows. If you found the job search challenging, it is—which makes the advice I
Raise your hand if you’re currently looking for a job. I bet if we were in person, many people in the room would raise their hand. It’s clear that there has
I celebrate women in leadership every day. I am proud to be a part of a sisterhood—a girlfriends group of accomplished, smart, funny, talented women. While I call them “sisters,”
Happy New Year, friends! The start of a new year often signals a time to refocus, set goals, or try new things. Just weeks into 2023, mass layoffs are in the
“There is no ‘I’ in team.” I couldn’t start a column about the importance of team building without this often-repeated phrase. As a leadership consultant, I can think of no
“My peer just got promoted into an awesome job I was sure would be mine. I get such great feedback from management, so why am I getting passed over?” I
“Feedback is a gift.” It’s a common refrain in personal development—one I’ve used myself working with organizations as they build a culture where employee development centers on open and honest