Making Better HR Decisions: A Practical Framework for Assessing Risk in 2025
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Making Better HR Decisions: A Practical Framework for Assessing Risk in 2025

There’s no playbook for every HR decision—but the best leaders don’t wait for one. That was one of the key themes from our recent HR HotSpot webinar with Verstela’s Chief Strategy Officer, Jenifer Lambert, and Michelle Bomberger, CEO and Managing Attorney of Equinox Business Law Group. Their conversation tackled one of the trickiest realities of […]

What’s Still Legal? What’s Still Smart? A DEI Reality Check for HR in 2025
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What’s Still Legal? What’s Still Smart? A DEI Reality Check for HR in 2025

There’s a lot of fear, confusion, and second-guessing around DEI efforts right now—and HR teams are stuck navigating it all. The legal landscape is shifting, the headlines are loud, and everyone seems to have a different opinion on what’s allowed. In a recent HR HotSpot webinar, employment attorney Aaron Goldstein, a partner at Dorsey & […]

Political Speech in the Workplace: What HR Should Know in 2025
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Political Speech in the Workplace: What HR Should Know in 2025

Political tensions aren’t just playing out on the news or in social media—they’re showing up in the breakroom, on the production floor, and in Teams chats. For HR, the challenge isn’t just about managing conflict—it’s about protecting culture, navigating risk, and knowing where the legal lines are. In a recent HR HotSpot webinar, employment attorney […]

September 2024 Talent Market Insights
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September 2024 Talent Market Insights

August’s jobs report indicates a labor market performing exactly as the Federal Reserve intended—a measured slowdown.  Here are some of the key takeaways:  142,000 jobs were added in August  Unemployment decreased from 4.3% to 4.2%  Workforce participation held steady at 62.7%  Wage growth increased by 0.2% month-over-month.  Currently, the Fed is facing the challenge of […]

Normalizing (and Humanizing) Performance Management
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Normalizing (and Humanizing) Performance Management

Everyone wants to be successful in their careers, but achieving that success often depends on more than just individual effort—it requires a supportive environment where feedback and performance management are integral parts of growth. However, performance management often gets a bad reputation as a rigid, uncomfortable process. What if we could change that narrative?  In […]

Human Resources Strategies for 2021: Focusing on the “Human” Aspect of HR
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Human Resources Strategies for 2021: Focusing on the “Human” Aspect of HR

Employers and employees entered the 2020’s with high hopes, but met some staggering challenges. The global pandemic disrupted many people in both their personal and professional lives. Fortunately, Human Resources professionals and business leaders are thinking outside of the box to ensure workers are supported and thriving in the wake of an anxious time. Find […]

4 Strategies to Reinvent Your Management Style
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4 Strategies to Reinvent Your Management Style

Part of being a good manager is knowing when it’s time to employ new management strategies for running your team and business effectively. Here we’ll explore four refreshing ways to reconnect with employees and tackle administrative tasks to free up your time and make it easier to inspire your team. Find out what your management style […]

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