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By Jennifer Kiesewetter
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- Leadership Development
As organizations look ahead to 2026, the question isn’t whether alignment matters, it’s whether alignment is being designed or simply hoped for. HR’s opportunity is to operationalize alignment as a capability.
- Leadership Development
"Dear Ellie" is an advice column from a seasoned HR consultant. Hear her advice for an HR pro who is currently trying to prioritize industry recommended initiatives for 2026.
- Employee Engagement
Research consistently shows empathy is one of the strongest drivers of performance, engagement, and retention. When employees feel their leaders are empathetic, the overwhelming majority report they can better navigate work and life demands. And employees routinely say they would leave—or even take a pay cut—for a more empathetic employer.
- Leadership Development
So much is outside of our control, but the real power is in what we choose to manage within ourselves. That is where the Let Them Theory becomes one of the most important tools for surviving HR.
- News & Compliance
The Latest includes a brief update on federal and state level news.
- News & Compliance
The Latest includes a brief update on federal and state level news.
- Employee Engagement
Tomorrow’s workers crave a deeper connection with their employer and its purpose. Seventy-four percent of Gen Z workers rank purpose at work as more important than a paycheck.
- Talent Management
Unsurprisingly, PIPs are often perceived by employees as a prelude to their inevitable dismissal. Navigating these situations is tough, as PIPs put HR professionals in the position of playing the dual roles of disciplinarian and coach. It is up to HR to frame performance discussions with employees as giving them a “second chance” to avoid dismissal by achieving a set of specific goals.
- Employee Engagement
Resilient startups navigate challenges and thrive with employees who wouldn’t dream of leaving. Their success is almost always anchored by a strong, intentionally built culture.
- Employee Engagement
Remote work changed everything. The watercooler moments are gone, but connection doesn’t have to be. Here’s how HR can rebuild culture, trust, and team spirit—no matter where people work.
- Talent Management
Mentoring is more than a nice-to-have. With 58% of employees ready to walk without growth opportunities and only 14% of HR leaders satisfied with their current programs, mentoring isn’t just about development—it’s about retention, engagement, and culture.
- News & Compliance
The Latest includes a brief update on federal and state level news.

