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Your Business Plan Needs a People Strategy
Most organizations spend hours on financial and business planning but far less on their people. This article explores what a people strategy is and why it should come directly from your business strategy.

Jennifer Ericson
Aug 293 min read


Do You Actually Have the HR Foundations You Think You Do?
Most organizations have job descriptions and an employee handbook. The real question is whether they are clear, current, and actually being used. This article explores why these HR foundations need an annual review and how to start.

Jennifer Ericson
Apr 43 min read


The Employee Experience Is Not Accidental
Every organization has an employee experience. The question is whether it was defined intentionally or left to develop on its own. This article explores how an employee experience statement creates clarity and accountability.

Jennifer Ericson
Mar 73 min read


But Did You Document It? Setting Your HR Foundation for the Year Ahead
HR documentation doesn't have to be complicated. Learn how recap emails, written policies in one place, and questions sent in writing build a strong foundation.

Jennifer Ericson
Jan 103 min read


Managing Time Off Requests Fairly During the Holidays
Fairness during the holidays doesn't happen by accident. This article explores how clear expectations, consistent systems, and rotating opportunities help leaders manage holiday time off requests without conflict.

Jennifer Ericson
Nov 15, 20252 min read


Seasonal Hiring Done Right: A Pipeline for Future Talent
Seasonal employees aren't just a short-term solution. This article explores how to onboard, include, and part well with seasonal hires so they become a pipeline for future talent.

Jennifer Ericson
Oct 18, 20253 min read


Performance Reviews Without the Dread
Performance reviews are often described as uncomfortable, stressful, or pointless. This article explores how clear rubrics, self-evaluations, and year-round feedback turn reviews into an ongoing conversation built on clarity and trust.

Jennifer Ericson
Oct 11, 20253 min read


The First 90 Days: Why Onboarding Matters More Than You Think
The first 90 days set the tone for an employee's entire tenure. This article explores common onboarding pitfalls and best practices to help new hires engage, perform, and stay.

Jennifer Ericson
Oct 4, 20252 min read


Stay Interviews: The Retention Tool You're Probably Not Using
By the time a resignation letter is in your hands, it's usually too late. This article explores stay interviews, a simple conversation that reveals what keeps employees and what might cause them to leave, plus questions to ask.

Jennifer Ericson
Sep 20, 20253 min read
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