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  • 11 employee retention strategies for keeping your best talent

    Last year, I noticed a line of water in my basement at a time when my area was on the verge of a drought. The lack of rain gave…

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  • Gratitude in the workplace: 5 tips to show appreciation to employees

    ‘Thank you.’ Such a basic phrase that I not only work to use myself but have also been drilling into the head of my toddler on a daily basis.…

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  • Q&A: The role of leaders in a thriving workplace

    Leaders set the tone for their teams and are often an employee’s first exposure to the organization’s values and culture. They play a critical role in an employee’s perception…

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  • The future of employment benefit programs: What’s trending in 2026?

    Glassdoor has released its coveted list of ‘Best Places to Work’ for 2026, and what struck me as I scrolled through the top companies was a recognizable similarity among…

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  • Are you underestimating the importance of employee engagement?

    Did you know that the average person spends approximately 90,000 hours of their life working? That’s a lot of time devoted to one activity. And while that paycheck every few…

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  • Unplugging after hours: Understanding your right to disconnect

    So many of us have experienced it. The ping of a work email notification or our manager’s name scrolling across our phone as it rings during the after-work hours.…

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  • What makes happy employees?

    Forbes has released their list of top mid-size and large companies for 2024. The named companies spanned a vast array of industries – everything from healthcare and finance to…

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  • How to build a better hiring plan

    The new year is a great time to reflect and set new goals for your organization. Your people are an integral component in your ability to achieve those goals,…

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  • 3 strategies for recruiting top talent in today’s hiring space

    As society begins to recover from the impact of the pandemic and life starts to return to normal, recruiters are faced with attracting and recruiting top talent when the…

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  • 5 steps to building a leadership pipeline

    Written by Guest Blogger Mark Plaster, President of Markwood Partners Are you looking to create a sustainable leadership pipeline within your organization? Building a talent pipeline that nurtures future…

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  • HR trends to plan for in 2023

    Speaking personally, 2022 was slightly less of a blur as compared to the previous few years. Even still, I am always shocked at how quickly that turn of the…

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  • People analytics: Benefits, obstacles, and key questions

    In an era in which data is growing increasingly essential in HR decision making, more and more HR professionals are keen to learn about this hot trend. To help…

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