communication
August 8, 2025
Dear HR Manager | Keeping the Team Engaged
How do I keep my team engaged when it feels like no one’s engaged? I’ve been noticing a dip in my team’s energy, and I’m unsure if it’s just us. People are doing the work, but the spark isn’t there. I’m worried about burnout, turnover, and losing the momentum we’ve built. – Concerned but ...
July 15, 2025
Workplace Culture | Building a Culture of Continuous Learning
Upskilling only works when employees have time, support, and clarity. Otherwise, it turns into one more thing on a growing to-do list. That’s not a motivational problem. It’s a capacity problem. You want employees to view learning as an ongoing part of their work, not just a task to ...
July 8, 2025
Employee Benefits | Upskilling as a Strategic Investment
The conservative cost of replacing an employee ranges from 50% to 200% of their annual salary. And when experienced talent walks out the door, productivity and culture take a hit. More employers are shifting dollars from recruiting to development. The reason? Retention is the new growth ...
June 17, 2025
Dear HR Manager | Shaping More Thoughtful Use of AI
How do I stop managers from misusing AI tools? We encouraged managers to utilize AI platforms to support tasks such as outlining emails, drafting project plans, and conducting preliminary research. However, I’m now seeing managers use them for everything—from performance reviews to ...
June 3, 2025
Employee Benefits | Closing Access Gaps in Women’s Care
You might be spending more on health care than ever. But if employees can’t get the care they need—when and how they need it—it’s not working. And for many, especially women, that’s still the case. Women between the ages of 25 and 54 make up 65% of today’s workforce, yet ...
May 13, 2025
Workplace Culture | Rebuilding Trust After Layoffs
Layoffs—even when necessary—leave a lasting mark on workplace culture. Beyond the immediate impact on those who exit, remaining employees often experience uncertainty, guilt, and decreased engagement. This emotional residue can quietly erode retention and productivity long after restructuring ...
May 6, 2025
Employee Benefits | Rethinking What Modern Benefits Mean
You may feel that your benefits offerings are up to date—but your employees might disagree. Nearly 3 in 4 employees say they struggle to afford anything beyond basic living expenses. As day-to-day living costs increase and personal responsibilities grow, the gap between what companies offer and ...
April 29, 2025
Dear HR Manager from Managing a Stretched Team
Dear HR Manager, Over the past year, several team members have stepped up—leading meetings, mentoring junior colleagues, and driving critical projects. Despite this, their titles and compensation remain the same. A few have started to voice concerns, and I’m sensing growing frustration. Failing ...
April 15, 2025
Workplace Culture | Rethinking Career Progression Paths
Internal promotions have long been considered the primary route for professional advancement, but new data shows that job-hopping has become the dominant method for career growth. As traditional corporate ladders flatten and development stalls, employees choose to leave rather than wait. To ...
March 18, 2025
Employee Benefits | Caring for Caregivers
Supporting employees who serve as caregivers is a growing priority for companies aiming to create a compassionate and resilient workforce. Caregiving responsibilities can be physically, emotionally, and financially draining, making it crucial for organizations to provide benefits that address ...
