Number of Women in Blue Collar Jobs at 25-Year High

,A couple of decades ago, most women wouldn’t dream of taking on blue-collar jobs. However, according to an article from The Wall Street Journal, that’s starting to change. Companies that employ a lot of blue collar workers need to reflect on what these trends mean...

How to Build High-Performing Sales Teams

Building high-performing sales teams is a top priority for every business leader. But building a team that consistently delivers is easier said than done. Businesses will spend huge budgets trying to hire high-performing reps... Unfortunately, they often end up right...

Watch for These Warning Signs That Your Hybrid Strategy Isn’t Working

Hybrid strategies are all the rage, with 35 million employees in the US working at a hybrid workplace. While it sounds great on paper, the reality is that like any working environment, there are opportunities and challenges. If you’re wondering if your hybrid strategy...

3 Trends Shaping HR in 2023

Just two months into 2023, and it’s clear that the HR landscape is evolving dramatically. The “future of work” has become the reality of today’s workplace. While there’s a lot of challenges and uncertainty, the good news is that all this change is a great...

What CEOs Need From HR Today

On February 8th, we were fortunate to host Jason Lioy, Chief People Officer of Dawn Foods Global, for a lively and engaging discussion on “What CEOs Need From HR Today.” You can view the whole conversation HERE – but here are 5 key quotes from Jason with some...

3 Common Employer Branding Mistakes

Employer branding isn’t just a key advantage to hiring, it’s one of the most valuable assets you can have in recruiting! The benefits of employer branding are extensive. A strong employer brand makes it easier to recruit and retain top professionals, reduces...

Rethinking HR – How HR Can Establish Business Credibility

If you work in HR, you know the frustration. You work hard to take care of crucial functions at the business – and yet you’re excluded from the executive board. We can all agree that HR performs a critical role. But unfortunately, many executives don’t see HR as a...

Employee Tracking Software: Why It Will Never Fix Performance

With the rise of remote work, many employers are turning to a new tool to drive productivity – employee tracking software. In fact, a recent survey showed that 60% of organizations with remote workers now use these tools to monitor their employees and track...

How Teams Can Balance Productivity With Flexibility

Candidates no longer want flexibility – they are starting to demand it. In just a few short years, remote work and flexible scheduling have gone from rare perks to a minimum expectation for many professionals. As a business or HR leader, flexibility can be a bit...

How Can Leaders and HR Make Sure Employees Feel Heard

If you ask most leaders and HR professionals, they’ll tell you they wish their teams gave them more feedback. Everyone will tell you they want to improve and need feedback to know where and how to do so. So why is it that no one can get enough feedback from their...