• Leadership Development
    Dear Ellie, How Do I Find My Voice Under Pressure?

    "Dear Ellie" is an advice column from a seasoned HR consultant. Hear her advice for an HR pro who is struggling to speak up at work.

  • Compensation and Benefits
    Dear Ellie, How Do I Handle an Unpredictable Absence Pattern?

    "Dear Ellie" is an advice column from a seasoned HR consultant. Hear her advice for an HR pro who is navigating a situation with a salaried employee whose performance, when present, is strong. However, there has been a consistent pattern of frequent, unplanned absences.

  • Compensation and Benefits
    Dear Ellie, How Do I Navigate the Maternity Leave Minefield?

    "Dear Ellie" is an advice column from a seasoned HR consultant. Hear her advice for an HR pro who is currently navigating maternity leave and performance issues.

  • Leadership Development
    Dear Ellie, What Should I Prioritize in 2026?

    "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.

  • Talent Management
    Dear Ellie, Is This an Employee Issue or a Team Culture Problem?

    "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.

  • HR Profession
    Dear Ellie, When it Comes to AI… How Do I Not Get Left Behind?

    "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.

  • HR Profession
    Dear Ellie, How Do We Welcome Employees Back With Sensitivity After the Holidays?

    "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.

  • HR Profession
    Dear Ellie, This Year Broke Me.

    "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.

  • HR Profession
    Dear Ellie, Employees Keep Calling While I’m on Leave!

    "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.