• Leadership Development
    Dear Ellie, I am Managing More Than HR

    "Dear Ellie" is an advice column from a seasoned HR consultant. Read her advice for an HR pro navigating how to respond to workplace violence when her leadership abandons her at the helm.

  • Employee Engagement
    Dear Ellie, I Have a Toxic Manager

    "Dear Ellie" is an advice column from a seasoned HR consultant. Read her advice for an HR pro struggling with a toxic manager.

  • HR Technology
    Dear Ellie, Will AI Replace HR?

    "Dear Ellie" is an advice column from a seasoned HR consultant. Read her advice for an HR pro struggling with managers who lack the time to fill out 30,60, 90 day feedback forms.

  • Leadership Development
    Dear Ellie, How Do I Simplify Without Losing Structure?

    "Dear Ellie" is an advice column from a seasoned HR consultant. Read her advice for an HR pro struggling with managers who lack the time to fill out 30,60, 90 day feedback forms.

  • 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.