As employers prepare for 2026, the workplace landscape is being reshaped by converging legal, technological, and cultural forces…

For most employers running biweekly payroll, the assumption is that there are 26 paychecks each year. But every so often, the calendar shifts just enough to create an extra payday. 2026 is one of those years, with 27 biweekly pay periods. This is not an error, but it does require planning…

HR issues rarely arrive with flashing warning signs. More often, they show up quietly. A comment in passing. A manager pulling you aside. A situation that feels uncomfortable, but not clearly out of bounds…

For business owners, every dollar matters, and every minute counts. When thinking about human resources, it is easy to view it only through the lens of tasks: processing payroll, drafting an employee letter, or scheduling interviews. However, this transactional view of HR is costly.

An employee engagement survey can be more than just a pulse check. It can be used as a strategic tool that reveals where your organization is strong, where people are…

The Principal's Office Fallacy: Why Your HR Strategy Can’t Wait for a Problem Ever think of HR as the "principal's office?" You know, the place you only go when something has gone wrong, when a conflict needs resolving, or when ...

There is so much to think about when Q4 arrives and the end of the year looms larger on the horizon with each passing day.

Federal agencies have indicated that Form I-9 audits are expected to increase in the coming months as part of a nationwide effort to strengthen immigration and employment eligibility enforcement.

For most organizations, employee surveys are the primary tool to take the temperature of their culture, workplace environment, and to assess engagement, morale, and the health of internal communication.

With year-end approaching, many organizations look for ways to show appreciation and keep morale high after a year of successes, challenges and changes.

First impressions matter, and in the workplace, the onboarding process is your chance to make a lasting one. Far more than just completing paperwork and assigning a desk, intentional onboarding is a strategic process that can shape[…]

As the calendar edges toward December, it’s not just projects and budgets coming to a close. Energy levels can dip too. The final stretch of the year often asks teams to complete many strategic tasks all at once: reflect on 2025 performance, wrap up[…]

Managing workers’ compensation can be one of those necessary but time-consuming parts of running a business. Between payroll changes, audits, and compliance deadlines, it’s easy for things to get[…]

As the 2025 calendar flips to Q4, many organizations zero in on their annual performance review process. As a best practice, this review process is an opportunity to[…]

Silence Isn't Golden. It's a liability. As a small business owner or manager, your days are a sprint. You move quickly, make decisions on the fly, and […]

Leadership in today’s workplace isn’t just about guiding others, it starts with guiding yourself. The most effective leaders are those who[…]

The Art of Giving Negative Feedback by John Wright Giving feedback is an important management task but certainly not an easy one, especially when the feedback isn't all sunshine. Negative feedback requires[…]

The Evolution of Organizational Behavior and Work Culture in the United States by Alison T. Bruns Organizational behavior (OB) is the fascinating study of how people interact within groups and organizations. At its core, OB helps leaders understand what motivates[…]

Employee Handbooks That Work: More Than Just a Legal Safeguard by Joan Klopfer Many small business owners see the employee handbook as a dull necessity—a document you create once, file away, and only reference if there’s a problem. But when crafted intentionally, an employee handbook is[…]

Your Payroll Structure Could Be Costing Thousands: Here’s the ROI You’re Missing by Sunny Jonckheere Many small and medium business owners feel frustrated when tax season arrives, especially if they are paying self-employment tax on all their profits. When you are operating as a sole proprietor or single-member LLC, every dollar of net income is[…]