I Know What I Mean. Did I Make It Clear?
A real interview moment—and a reminder that every workplace needs better communication. During a recent round of interviews, we asked a question that seemed straightforward: “What would you do if an important piece of equipment went down during your shift?” Several candidates talked about troubleshooting, notifying a manager, and figuring out how to continue working […]
Fractional HR: Are You Paying for Answers—or the Answers You Want?
What fractional HR really does, who controls the work, and why an outside perspective can be one of your company’s greatest advantages. Let’s start with a question. If you hire a fractional HR professional, but that person isn’t actually your employee, can you tell them what to do? Absolutely. Can you establish priorities, request reports, […]
When Everything at Work Feels Personal, It Probably Isn’t
There are moments at work when everything feels personal. You get written up. You disagree with a policy. Your manager tells you no. Following a separation, you are told the company will arrange for your belongings to be returned rather than having you reenter the workplace. And suddenly the thought becomes: “HR is doing this […]
The People Behind the Business
Labor Day is here, and September 11 is approaching. They are very different days, with very different histories and meanings. They shouldn’t be packaged together as if they are the same kind of observance. But having both on the calendar during the same week does offer an opportunity to think about something we don’t talk […]
Back to School Isn’t Just a Parenting Story. It’s an HR Story.
The backpacks are packed. The first-day photos have been taken. Lunches are made. And somewhere, before 8:30 a.m., an employee has already texted their manager because the bus didn’t show up. Welcome back to school. For families, the start of a new school year means new teachers, new routines, new activities and a calendar that […]
