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Message from our Founder: Observations on Organizational Return to the Workplace

I have been observing the paradigm shift in the workplace and its implications for HR departments as they navigate the return to work post pandemic. As we emerge from the pandemic, HR departments face the daunting task of trying to figure out how, if, and when to...

5 Myths About Talent Management

Talent management is a core part of any HR department’s duties, yet there are many misconceptions about how it works. In this article, we debunk five common myths about talent management and offer insights to help businesses develop more effective strategies for...

Paula Kupka Joins Partners International

We are thrilled to announce that Paula Kupka has joined Partners International as Vice President of Client Solutions. With over 20 years of leadership experience, Paula brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. Her strategic vision for innovative...

5 Pillars for Building a Supportive Company Culture

In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering a supportive company culture is a crucial function of any HR department. Creating an environment where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated can lead to increased productivity, lower turnover rates, and...

Five Ways Leaders Grow

In every line of business, effective leadership is the foundation of success. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an up-and-coming manager, honing your leadership skills is essential. But where do you start? Here, we’ve distilled decades of research into actionable...

Trust After Layoffs: How to Rebuild Your Relationships with Remaining Employees

Rebuilding trust after layoffs is crucial for maintaining a healthy work environment and ensuring the long-term success of the organization. Here are some strategies for rebuilding trust in in your company after a RIF: Increase Transparency: When layoffs occur,...

Downsizing with Compassion: The Human Element of RIFs

As organizations face the need to reduce labor costs, the human element becomes paramount. Beyond numbers and spreadsheets, there are real people with livelihoods, dreams, and fears. As the bridge between upper management and employees, HR plays a pivotal role in...

Realizing the Power of People Ops: From Policy Librarians to Employee Experience Architects

In the ever-evolving corporate landscape, a quiet revolution is underway. It transcends semantics and redefines the core philosophy of how we handle our workforce. Welcome to the Department of People Operations (People Ops), where sound policy meets a nurturing ethos,...

Networking for Introverts: Embracing Your Strength

When you’re in the midst of a career transition, networking is an indispensable tool, often touted as the gateway to new opportunities. But, for introverts navigating this landscape, the idea of networking can evoke feelings of discomfort, apprehension, or maybe even...

Unveiling the Benefits of Team Coaching

In today's dynamic and interconnected business landscape, teams are the cornerstone of organizational success. And as we all know, ensuring that teams operate at their full potential can be incredibly challenging. This is where team coaching emerges as a powerful...

The Importance of a Person-Centered Career Transition Approach

This is a re-posting of an article from 2022, with some edits. What is offboarding and how to improve it Offboarding is the process that many of our HR leaders, peers, as well as we ourselves, may have experienced at some point in one’s career journey. It’s the...