Change is inevitable—whether it’s a new software update, a leadership shift, or yet another reorganization (we see you, corporate restructuring fans). The real game-changer? How employees adapt to these shifts.

The world of talent management isn’t what it used to be—gone are the days of filing cabinets full of resumes and one-size-fits-all career paths. Today, AI is screening candidates, employees are Zooming in from all corners of the world, and HR dashboards are packed with more data than a stock market ticker.

Think of the employee lifecycle like a great story—one with an exciting beginning, meaningful character development, and a satisfying conclusion. From the first-day jitters to the final farewell, every stage of an employee’s journey shapes their experience and, ultimately, how they feel about your company. 

Retaining employees isn’t just about flashy perks or trendy offices; it’s about creating an environment where people genuinely want to stay.

Attracting top talent in today’s competitive job market isn’t just about offering a paycheck—it’s about showing why your workplace is the place to be. Building a strong employer brand means creating a story about your company that resonates with employees and candidates alike.

I'm Melissa Ortiz, and today I'd like to discuss something that's near and dear to my heart: culture and core values. But probably not in the way you've heard before.

As organizations strive to align talent with the right roles, ensuring employee engagement and retention has become more crucial than ever. Over the past 17 years, I’ve worked in the realm of talent optimization, and one of the most effective strategies I’ve encountered is a simple yet powerful exercise called "Love, Loathe, Learn"—or as I like to call it, "Yays and Yucks."

Building an all-star team is the secret sauce behind every thriving small business. But how do you ensure that your team is not just skilled, but also gels well together? Enter the Predictive Index (PI), a game-changing tool designed to help you understand your team’s strengths and quirks.

What if I told you there’s a tool that can turn managing your small business workforce into a fun and manageable process? Enter the Predictive Index (PI), your new secret weapon for workforce planning.

Do you want to know a simple yet often overlooked tool that can help your employees thrive: an employee engagement survey.

Recently, we partnered with the Small Business Development Center in Chico, California, to lead a workshop titled “Attract, Engage, and Retain Great Employees.”

Discover effective strategies to combat work-from-home burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Learning to manage your team effectively comes with time, but delegating is key to any effective strategy.

Hiring the right people is essential to achieving your goals as an entrepreneur and realizing your business’ full potential.

Kwik Chek Stores and their rapidly growing TXB (Texas Born) family of customer-oriented convenience/grocery stores & quick food operations have locations across Texas and Oklahoma.

For many folks, saying “sorry” is a habitual politeness. Apologizing for circumstances and situations even beyond your control for the sake of others’ comfort is more of a learned response.

Empyrean is a rapidly growing Benefits Administration provider. With nearly 1,000 employees nationwide, Empyrean focuses on matching natural talents to roles, and Employee Engagement to improve retention and boost morale company-wide.

The internet is ripe with surveys of all types. We can identify which character we are most like from Game of Thrones and what type of cheese best represents us with ease.

The workplace is changing at a rapid rate and with those changes come new issues to be addressed by leadership within an organization.

The benefits of managerial practices are touted throughout business and industry. In fact, the development of management and leadership has become a billion dollar movement in and of itself.