Annual reviews feel outdated because they are. They delay feedback instead of driving it and feel more like paperwork than performance management. Performance management should not be a formality scheduled once a year and ignored the rest of the time. In modern organizations, it must be agile, responsive, and aligned with how teams actually work.

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Today’s workplaces need to be resilient and innovative, which means leaders must help create environments where everyone feels included. Read Dr. Riza Kadilar advice on practical ways to reduce unconscious bias and strengthen inclusion.

"Dear Ellie" is an advice column from someone "who’s been there, and done that". Navigating tough workplace dynamics? Feeling like your company’s not aligned with your values? Exhausted, overwhelmed, and in need of a fresh perspective? Ask a seasoned HR pro, Ellie.

The Latest includes a brief update on federal and state level news.

The Latest includes a brief update on federal and state level news.

Culture isn’t created by lofty HR initiatives — it’s created by a strong, stable infrastructure. If infrastructure is weak (or essentially non-existent), culture will always crack under the weight of the vision. You can’t build culture without solid ground.

Many workplace tragedies have had a tremendous but disparate impact on the staff who survived the incident. Some would return to work, others took leaves of absence to process the event, some chose to leave their jobs, and still others would build on their experiences. Here's how you can navigate the unexpected.

As HR professionals, we can’t sit passively on the sidelines. We need to be proactive. It’s our responsibility to grab the bull by the horns and wrestle those increasing healthcare costs down to a more manageable, sustainable level.