Expert Insights on Leadership
& Changes in HR

employee benefits boost a company's bottom line by increasing retention and enhancing productivity. Employees' perception of their benefits matters; 38% of U.S. workers said adding more time off would most increase their satisfaction, according to a SHRM survey of more than 1,200 employees. Comprehensive perks foster loyalty, prevent burnout, and meet employees’ non-work needs, transforming a distracted workforce into an engaged, stable, and highly productive team.

With generative AI becoming publicly accessible, the problems it has caused so far, the lack of regulation, ethical data governance, and the fact that AI hasn’t truly lived up to expectations, there should be some boundaries. So if limiting the use of AI feels like a vast space between “missed opportunities” and “more opportunities”, I hope the following could serve as a guideline for us.

Focusing on the physical signs of distress, like an employee being late or not talking, or suddenly not taking care of themselves, or having bags under their eyes, irrational anger, feeling on edge, or being isolated from coworkers. Being a good HR professional also requires understanding yourself so you can better assist others. Though you may hear this often, it's true.

Leadership is not a 'one size fits all' tool. You can have all the makings of an ideal leader and still fail. A person may be confident, conversational, visionary, and capable of executing the mission. Someone with those traits can also be toxic, unaware, and out of touch with their organization. Those seeking to know the answer to "what makes a good leader" should first reflect inward.

Retention isn’t about luck. It’s about strategy. When you lose talented employees, you lose more than just skills. You lose momentum, culture, and money. Improving employee retention strategies means focusing on what really matters to your team. It’s about respect, growth, and recognition. It’s about creating an environment where people feel valued every single day. When you do this, you don’t just keep employees - you inspire loyalty and passion.

By: Dr. Brittany Castonguay 20 Apr 23 #Management Let's Talk Pay Transparency Let’s first focus on the pay gap. Pay transparency is...

Faced with a fear of consumers reducing spending for entertainment purposes, Big Tech companies responded with mass layoff announcements.